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Fromageries Bel Maroc, through its iconic brand La Vache qui rit®, alongside the NGO Tibu Africa and with the support of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, has launched a comprehensive program to raise awareness about balanced nutrition and education through sports. The initiative, rolled out across the 12 regions of the Kingdom, will reach 30,000 public primary school students this academic year. A Civic Action for Youth Inaugurated on September 23 at El Ouahda Primary School in Casablanca, the program continues Bel Maroc’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, recognized by the CGEM, and maintains a sustainable partnership…
The Kingdom has officially announced the establishment of the Morocco Digital for Sustainable Development (D4SD), a center of excellence dedicated to artificial intelligence and data science. The initiative was presented alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly during a high-level side event organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and several major players in the digital ecosystem. This Arab-African hub marks a new step in Morocco’s commitment to strengthening its digital leadership and positioning the Kingdom as a key player in digital transformation for sustainable development. Part of…
Morocco views sustainable tourism as more than just a trend: it represents a genuine opportunity to build a more responsible and resilient economic model. This was affirmed by the Delegate Minister for Investment, Convergence, and Public Policy Evaluation, Karim Zidane, during the opening of an international conference on the subject in Ifrane on Wednesday. The official recalled that, under the impetus of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom has strengthened its attractiveness over recent years, establishing itself as the leading tourist destination in Africa and one of the most significant globally. ### A Dynamic Driven by Several Advantages This…
Morocco is firmly placing sustainable tourism at the heart of its development strategy. Speaking at the opening of an international conference in Ifrane, the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, stated that this choice is an essential lever for building a more balanced and inclusive model. A Sector in Transformation Today, the Kingdom welcomes more than 17 million visitors annually, but the minister emphasizes that tourism growth must now align with environmental respect and heritage enhancement. “Ifrane perfectly illustrates the challenge of attracting more visitors while preserving authenticity and ecosystems,” she declared. Since the pandemic,…
The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) made public its opinion on Wednesday in Rabat regarding the effects of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a measure set to take effect in early 2026 that could alter the playing field for Moroccan exporters. Presenting this report, CESE President Abdelkader Amara emphasized the strategic importance of the issue: “The European Union is Morocco’s primary trading partner. The introduction of the CBAM will therefore have a direct impact on the competitiveness of our exports and our companies’ ability to adapt to new global environmental requirements.” ### Limited Impact, But Challenges…
Moroccan exports of fertilizers to India continue their impressive climb. In the first seven months of 2025, they reached $578 million—nearly 5.9 billion dirhams—according to figures from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This marks an increase of over 110% compared to the same period last year. This growth has secured Morocco a solid position among the top three fertilizer suppliers to India. Russia remains the leading supplier with $1.3 billion in sales, followed by Saudi Arabia at $885 million. The kingdom holds the third position, underscoring the rising strength of its phosphate and related industries in an increasingly…
Morocco has received new international financial support. The OPEC Fund for International Development has granted a package of 100 million euros to support the second phase of the Economic Governance and Climate Resilience Support Program. This funding complements the 181.8 million euros already mobilized from the African Development Bank (AfDB). It falls within a multi-year program (2024–2026) aimed at consolidating the Kingdom’s structural reforms and enhancing its capacity to absorb economic and environmental shocks. The dual ambition is to improve economic competitiveness and strengthen climate resilience. Specifically, the focus is on modernizing sector governance, accelerating the development of sustainable infrastructure,…
In just over two years of operation, the Dar Bouazza factory has established itself as a cornerstone of the circular economy in Morocco. Its subsidiary Dolicen, dedicated to PET recycling, has surpassed the symbolic milestone of one billion bottles collected and transformed since its launch in June 2023. This milestone illustrates both the industrial advancement of the site and the gradual structuring of a national recycling sector. Every month, more than 1,000 tons of PET are processed thanks to the factory’s two production lines (flakes and fibers), amounting to over 600 million bottles treated annually. The operation directly employs about…
The Casablanca desalination project has reached a decisive milestone. The Moroccan construction group SEPROB has been selected to build the plant, reinforcing the national commitment to this strategic initiative led by Al Baida Desalination Company (ADEC). Announced with great fanfare in June 2024 during a ceremony presided over by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan in Lamharza Essahel, near El Jadida, this infrastructure aims to be one of the most ambitious on the continent. With a projected budget exceeding 6 billion dirhams, of which 5.2 billion has already been secured by ADEC, the project is now moving towards its concrete phase.…
In New York, an international coalition involving the UN, donors, scientific institutions, and regional partners announced an investment of $126 million to harness artificial intelligence in service of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A Tool for Transforming Public Policy The funds will finance the establishment of the Collaborative Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure (ESIC). Designed with the participation of countries from the Global South and over 200 experts, this platform will use AI to transform scattered local and global knowledge into actionable information for national decision-makers. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of public policies and accelerate the implementation of the…