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Environmental Advocacy in Morocco : Challenges, Strategies, and Institutional Barriers – Report

ResearchEnvironmental Advocacy in Morocco : Challenges, Strategies, and Institutional Barriers – Report

25/03/20252203 min

Environmental Advocacy in Morocco : Challenges, Strategies, and Institutional Barriers – Report   This report, produced by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA) in collaboration with Imru Al Qays Talha Jebril, explores the landscape of environmental advocacy and mobilization in Morocco, examining its struggles, strategies, and systemic obstacles.  Through fieldwork in Figuig, Rabat, and Meknes, alongside interviews with activists and civil society leaders across Morocco, the report highlights how activists navigate a complex political...

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Webinar: The Era of Privatized Water in Morocco: How is Water Demand Managed?

Economic DevelopmentResearchUpcoming EventsWebinar: The Era of Privatized Water in Morocco: How is Water Demand Managed?

25/03/202516912 min

Webinar: The Era of Privatized Water in Morocco: How is Water Demand Managed?   The Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis is organizing a webinar titled “The Era of Privatized Water in Morocco: How is Water Demand Managed?” in the framework of the Just Transition Green Bridge Project, which will take place from 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 19th 2025. This webinar will focus on the development and acceleration of irrigation privatization in...

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Yassir El Makhtoum
by Yassir El Makhtoum
Parliamentary Diplomacy: Inherited Shortcomings and Missed Opportunities

Institutional ReformsResearchParliamentary Diplomacy: Inherited Shortcomings and Missed Opportunities

25/03/202547157 min

Despite the Internal Regulations of the House of Representatives stipulating the formation of parliamentary friendship and fraternity groups, the House continues to fall short of its mandate to activate parliamentary diplomacy, effectively stalling the mechanisms at its disposal.   Download article Introduction Parliamentary diplomacy has evolved into a critical instrument for fostering cooperation among nations and expanding channels of communication beyond the traditional framework of formal diplomacy. Parliaments today are no longer confined to legislation,...

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Webinar: Towards a Just Energy transition in the MENA region

Economic DevelopmentResearchUpcoming EventsWebinar: Towards a Just Energy transition in the MENA region

25/03/202536218 min

Webinar: Towards a Just Energy transition in the MENA region     The Arab Reform Initiative – مبادرة الإصلاح العربي and the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis are jointly organizing a regional webinar on Energy transition in the MENA region, in the framework of the Just Transition Green Bridge Project, which will take place from 4pm until 5:30pm on Thursday 20 of February 2025. This webinar will be an opportunity to discuss the gaps between...

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Economic Implications of Hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco

Economic DevelopmentMoroccan Policy DialogueResearchEconomic Implications of Hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco

25/03/2025213129 min

Economic Implications of Hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco   Is Hosting a World Cup Beneficial for the Economy of the Host Country? This question has been the subject of extensive analysis by numerous economists specializing in the economic impact of major sporting events. By studying the effects of hosting events such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup on sectors like tourism, employment, and the broader sports economy, these experts...

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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”

25/03/202588560 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

25/03/20251047137 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

25/03/202510791 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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