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CIH Bank, in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is organizing an entrepreneurship and innovation bootcamp aimed at young Moroccan entrepreneurs, project holders, and freelancers. The event will take place on December 19 and 20, 2025 at LionsGeek Casablanca, a fully privatized space dedicated to hosting this initiative. This bootcamp is part of the regional Youth in Business program of the EBRD, which aims to support the new generation of entrepreneurs through practical training, mentoring, and operational assistance tailored to the needs of project holders. An Intensive Program Focused on Practice Designed as an immersive format…

Initiated in partnership with the Association of Tourist Hunting and Fishing Organizers of Morocco and the European Archery Federation, this event falls under the partnership agreement concluded between the three organizations, according to a statement from ANEF. It also marks a crucial milestone in the structuring of an emerging sector, set to develop according to a clear strategic vision aimed at sustainably framing this practice at the national level, while strictly adhering to ethical, environmental, and security norms. This initiative closely aligns with the orientations of Morocco’s Forest Strategy 2020–2030, which places the sustainable enhancement of natural resources, the strengthening…

The Ministry of Agriculture aims to train 140,000 qualified graduates by 2030 as part of the implementation of the “Green Generation” strategy, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests Ahmed El Bouari stated on Wednesday in Kenitra. To date, this strategy has resulted in the training of 50,000 graduates in various specialties covering multiple agricultural and agri-food professions, with a professional integration rate ranging between 70% and 85%, he specified during the closing of the 9th Forum for Trainees of Agricultural Vocational Training, held at the Royal Institute of Specialized Technicians in Livestock. The minister added…

The Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Public Policy Evaluation and the General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM) officially launched the new codes of good corporate governance practices on Wednesday in Casablanca. The event was held under the auspices of the National Commission for Corporate Governance (CNGE), co-chaired by both institutions. This initiative comes in a context of accelerated economic, financial, and social transformations, marking a structural milestone to guide Moroccan companies towards enhanced alignment with international standards while considering the specificities of the national economic fabric. A Lever for Attractiveness and Sustainable Growth The publication of these new frameworks…

Crédit du Maroc has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as part of the GEFF Plus program, aimed at supporting Moroccan companies in their energy and ecological transition projects. Aligned with the bank’s strategic priorities, this collaboration is based on a financing line of €50 million, intended to support a wide range of green projects, including energy efficiency, renewable energies, water conservation, and sustainable construction. ### A High-Impact Green Investment Program The GEFF Plus program combines two complementary financing lines, significantly enhancing Crédit du Maroc’s offering in sustainable finance. Eligible…

The environmental expert and climatologist, Dr. Saïd Chakri, discusses in an interview with MAP the meteorological disturbances affecting Morocco, their extreme effects due to climate change, and their negative and positive impacts. 1- How does climate change contribute to the intensification of the extreme effects of meteorological disturbances? What Morocco has experienced in recent days is the result of meteorological disturbances that can be considered a natural phenomenon. However, due to certain factors, particularly climate change, these disturbances now have extreme impacts, manifesting particularly in significant amounts of rainfall concentrated over a short period. The General Directorate of Meteorology explained…

In response to the increasing pollution risks associated with uncontrolled discharges of olive residue from oil mills, the Oum Er-Rbia Hydraulic Basin Agency (ABHOER) is intensifying its efforts to preserve water resource quality and ensure a sustainable balance between surface water and groundwater.This mobilization is part of the High Royal Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him, aimed at safeguarding the strategic resources of the Kingdom, especially water, and aligns with the strategy of the Ministry of Equipment and Water focused on raising awareness, prevention, and holding economic actors accountable.A Major Environmental Challenge in Olive-Growing AreasThe…

As 2025 draws to a close, the global energy landscape remains mixed. According to the report Coal 2025 published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global coal consumption has once again reached a record high, despite significant advancements in renewable energies. In 2025, global demand for coal increased by 0.5%, settling at 8.85 billion tons, following an already historic year in 2024. While the IEA estimates that this demand may have plateaued, a substantial decline is not expected before the end of the decade. China, a Central Player in the Market As the world’s largest consumer, China alone accounts for…

The first edition of the International Urban Renewal Conference, held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Rabat, marked an important milestone in the discussion on the sustainable transformation of Moroccan cities. The event was jointly initiated by LafargeHolcim Morocco, the National Agency for Urban Renewal and Rehabilitation of Buildings Threatening Ruin (ANRUR), and the National Council of the Order of Architects (CNOA). Bringing together over 200 participants from Morocco and several countries in Africa, Europe, and Latin America, the conference placed urban renewal at the heart of public policies as a lever for social cohesion, territorial equity, and environmental performance.…

The National Agency for Aquaculture Development (ANDA) held its 26th Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday in Rabat, presided over by the Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries, Zakia Driouich. The agency announced the support for the establishment of 184 aquaculture projects authorized in 2025, with an investment of 1.76 billion dirhams. Currently, 184 aquaculture projects are installed and operational, with a target production estimated at 75,507 tons, representing a total investment of 1.76 billion dirhams and the creation of 2,361 direct jobs, according to a statement from the Secretariat of State for Maritime Fisheries. It was noted that 62…