Morocco has positioned itself as Europe's migration gatekeeper and Africa's humanitarian partner, but can it credibly serve both roles at once?
“People see there is wealth, but it is poorly distributed” Klarissa Krause, Dr. Mohammed Masbah Interview: The 2025 GenZ 212 protests in Morocco erupted due to systemic problems in the distribution of resources and development across the country. Despite the movement’s initial momentum among young people and Moroccan society more broadly, the lack of centralised coordination and outbreak of violence among protesters ultimately caused a reversal in public support. Nevertheless, the protests succeeded in extracting...
Despite the significant progress achieved in expanding social protection,a large segment of the population remains outside the scope of effective coverage because of the extensive informal economy. This structural contradiction highlights a fundamental disconnect between the legal framework and economic realities, raising important challenges for ensuring both equity and the financial sustainability of the social protection system.
The new generation of territorial development programs is expected to address the structural challenges associated with “Two-Speed Morocco.” However, the adopted methodology risks institutionalizing a parallel governance framework that may undermine the constitutional architecture of territorial governance for development.
Sustainable Energy Futures: The Role of Civil Society in the MENA Region Report Produced by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis and authored by Dr. Karim Choukri, this report examines the energy transition in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a focus on the role of civil society in advancing sustainable and inclusive energy systems. The analysis is based on policy review, official data, and comparative case studies from across the...
Fractured Social Contract: Citizens, State, and Trust in Institutions in MENA
Resolution 2797 opens a rare window of opportunity for political progress in the Sahara conflict, but it comes with complex regional challenges
Food Sovereignty in Morocco: Current Situation and Proposed Interventions Policy Brief This policy brief, authored by Professor Mohammed Taher Srairi, examines structural challenges such as water scarcity, import dependency, and ecological concerns, while identifying strategic opportunities rooted in national heritage and modern development goals. It concludes with concrete recommendations for building a resilient and sovereign food future. This brief has been developed within the Just Transition Green Bridge project, a three-year...
Food sovereignty in Morocco Report This report, produced by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis, analyzes Morocco’s current state of food sovereignty. It relies on a selective sample of scientific studies and official data, complemented by field research in the agricultural regions of Doukkala and Abda. The report examines the variability of domestic food production, the composition of the national food system, and the extent of its dependency on imported commodities such...
Following the government’s takeover of the National Press Council in its previous form and the subsequent rollback of several achievements, eight major challenges undermine press self-regulation in Morocco.
