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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

03/03/20258757 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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by MIPA Institute
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

03/03/2025105929 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”

03/03/202569560 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

03/03/2025850137 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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by MIPA Institute
Moroccan Family Code Reform: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Directions for Gender Equality

Economic DevelopmentMoroccan Policy DialogueResearchMoroccan Family Code Reform: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Directions for Gender Equality

03/03/2025675129 min

Moroccan Family Code Reform: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Directions for Gender Equality Policy Brief   By: Mohammed Masbah, Hajar Idrissi and Rachid Aourraz   Background On 3 February 2004, after due consideration, the Moroccan parliament adopted the “Family Code” bill (Moudawant Al Ousra), replacing the Personal Status Code (PSC) which was drawn up in 1958 after the country’s independence.  The context is marked by an unprecedented debate on the status of women in a country...

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by MIPA Institute
Enhancing Climate Resilience through Green Energy Transition in Morocco

Economic DevelopmentMoroccan Policy DialogueResearchEnhancing Climate Resilience through Green Energy Transition in Morocco

03/03/2025518647 min

Enhancing Climate Resilience through Green Energy Transition in Morocco Policy Brief   By: Mohammed Masbah, Hajar Idrissi and Rachid Aourraz   Introduction Morocco faces critical environmental challenges as a result ofclimate change. This includes, creeping desertification, compromised forest areas, water scarcity, degradation of fragile ecosystems like oases and the coastal areas, and a high vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters. These environmental pressuresnot only threatens Morocco’s rich biodiversity but also the livelihoods, well-being, and...

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Hind Idrissi
by Hind Idrissi
Cybersecurity in Morocco: between achievements and challenges

Economic DevelopmentResearchCybersecurity in Morocco: between achievements and challenges

03/03/20251108180 min

While Morocco has made significant strides in cybersecurity, it continues to face ongoing challenges in combating cyber threats. The evolving nature of cyber-attacks necessitates constant adaptation, conformity with international context and investment in technological solutions, human resources, national and international cooperation to ensure a robust cybersecurity posture.

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