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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

22/02/202510618 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

22/02/202559629 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”

22/02/202561160 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

22/02/2025774137 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

22/02/20258821 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

22/02/202597919 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

22/02/20251918106 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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