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Zaanoun Abderrafie
by Zaanoun Abderrafie
Regional Investment Centers: The Need for “Reforming the Reform”

Economic DevelopmentResearchRegional Investment Centers: The Need for “Reforming the Reform”

20/01/202543860 min

The reform of the Regional Investment Centers (RICs) has led to a noticeable improvement in regional investment indicators; however, the persistence of various issues necessitates the adoption of a new generation of measures to “reform the reform.”     Introduction The issuance of Law No. 47.18, concerning the reform of Regional Investment Centers and the establishment of Unified Regional Investment Committees, was part of an effort to overcome the structural obstacles that had hindered decentralized...

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Ilyass Bouzghaia
by Ilyass Bouzghaia
The Family Code: Balancing Religious Interpretations and the Demands of Women’s Rights

Religious PoliciesResearchThe Family Code: Balancing Religious Interpretations and the Demands of Women’s Rights

20/01/2025590137 min

A significant portion of both modernists and conservatives tend to resort to the mechanism of ijtihad (independent reasoning) as a methodology for bridging differing perspectives and for granting religious legitimacy to demands that may be derived from the universal framework of human rights.   Introduction The 2024 amendment to Morocco’s Family Code is a subject of great interest, given the intertwining of religious and political factors in this context. After King Mohammed VI referred certain...

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MIPA is seeking candidates for the position of Program director

ResearchMIPA is seeking candidates for the position of Program director

20/01/20257221 min

The Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA) is seeking candidates for the position of Program director.   The candidate will integrate MIPA’s team, working mainly with the president on the implementation of the MIPA’s day to day management while cooperating for the strategic development of the Institute. These Terms of Reference (TOR) specify the background of the process, as well as the scope of the mission of the candidate.   Terms of Reference – Program...

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Mohammed Masbah
by Mohammed Masbah
The (Surprising) Silence of Arab Universities on Palestine

Democratic TransitionResearchThe (Surprising) Silence of Arab Universities on Palestine

20/01/202581819 min

Over the past several months, universities in America and Europe have been at the center of protests over Gaza. So why have Arab universities been silent, despite their rich history of activism?     Since mid-April 2024, western academic institutions, including elite American universities, have been at the forefront of protests for Palestine. Yet, their Arab counterparts have surprisingly remained silent. The disengagement is particularly noteworthy considering that Middle Eastern universities have historically been the...

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Mouna Dalouh
by Mouna Dalouh
Governance of Irregular Migration in Morocco: Achievements and Expectations

Institutional ReformsResearchGovernance of Irregular Migration in Morocco: Achievements and Expectations

20/01/20251444106 min

Morocco has achieved substantial progress in the governance of migration, demonstrating advancements in aligning with international commitments and adapting to global transformations aimed at humanizing its policies and legislation. Nevertheless, legal and administrative obstacles continue to constrain the further enhancement of this governance.

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The High Atlas Earthquake: Disaster, crisis, and government response

EventsResearchThe High Atlas Earthquake: Disaster, crisis, and government response

20/01/202511905 min

The High Atlas Earthquake: Disaster, crisis, and government response   Preliminary Results Press Conference Call   Date and time: March 9, 2024, At 4:00 pm The Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis is organizing a press conference to present the key findings of the report “The High Atlas Earthquake: Disaster, crisis, and government responses” on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Natural disasters could be some of the biggest challenges faced by governments around the...

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MENA METHODS WORKSHOP

EventsResearchUpcoming EventsCALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MENA METHODS WORKSHOP

20/01/2025209810 min

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MENA METHODS WORKSHOP   Qualitative Methods for the Social Sciences: Causal Analysis May 15-17, 2024 – Tangier, Morocco     The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications from early-career scholars who would like to participate in a qualitative methods training workshop for scholars from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This program will provide intermediate-level training on understanding and applying methods of qualitative analysis...

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