While the quota system increased women’s representation in the Moroccan parliament, the cultural and socio-economic structures limited their participation in decision-making processes.
In Jerada and elsewhere, the absence of long-term CSR initiatives by mining companies may affect negatively the local population
Social protests in Morocco may shift to political claims due to the socio-economic exclusion of some regions
The protests in the Rif region reflects deep distrust among Moroccans in the government and the political parties
Beyond the role of government in tackling the social and economic issues in Jerada, Non-State actors might also play a crucial role in local economic development
The Justice Sector in Morocco has witnessed significant refroms since 2011. However, the pace of change is still slow motion
Over the past two years, jihadist activities has decreased thanks to Morocco’s security vigilance and because ISIS became less attractive
By exporting its “moderate” religious model, Morocco aim to enhance its soft power in Africa. Though, this policy faces competition with the other religious ideologies
The plan to liberalize the Moroccan Dirham (MAD) has repeatedly faltered due to speculation by the Moroccan banks, which indicates their distrust in the country’s Moroccan economic institutions
While Africa offers a wide range of strategic opportunities, Morocco’s foreign policy still encounters considerable challenges that hinder the realization of its ambitious objectives
