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Morocco · Country watch

El Mansouri's Economic Plans, Teacher Protest Dispersed

Morocco's new economic strategy aims for growth and social aid, while security forces disperse a teacher protest in Rabat.

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The picture Mixed

Business conditions in Morocco are mixed today. El Mansouri's economic strategy aims for growth and social aid, while unrest persists with teacher protests in Rabat.

In this briefing Moroccan Parliament · Security Forces of Morocco · Morocco Foodex · Salon International de l'Alimentation · Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · Government of Morocco

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

  • Public sector

Security forces disperse teacher protest in Rabat

Grand building with dome under a cloudy sky
Zoshua Colah / Unsplash

Security forces dispersed a protest by early childhood teachers in front of the Moroccan Parliament in Rabat on Monday, according to Hespress. The protest was organized by the national coordination of early childhood education staff, demanding better working conditions and recognition. The intervention by the police aimed to clear the area after the teachers began an overnight sit-in. No injuries were reported during the dispersal.

Impact Public-sector educators face challenges in advocating for improved conditions amid government resistance.

Sources: Hespress ↗

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

  • Agriculture

Morocco showcases at SIAL Paris with 82 exhibitors

Morocco participated in the 31st edition of the Salon International de l'Alimentation (SIAL) in Paris, featuring 82 exhibitors from various agri-food sectors, according to Telquel. The Moroccan delegation, organized by Morocco Foodex, aimed to highlight the diversity and quality of Moroccan agri-food products. The event provided a platform for Moroccan companies to expand their market presence and establish new trade connections.

Impact Agri-food exporters gain exposure and potential new trade opportunities in European markets.

Sources: Telquel ↗, La Vie Eco ↗

Politics

  • Public sector
  • Finance

El Mansouri targets 5% growth and social aid increase

Government of Morocco
Government of Morocco Wikimedia Commons, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco's Prime Minister, outlined her government's economic strategy for the coming years, targeting an average growth rate of 5%. The plan includes controlling inflation at 2%, limiting the budget deficit to 3% of GDP, and reducing public debt, according to La Vie Eco. El Mansouri's approach emphasizes sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility, aiming to balance economic expansion with social commitments.

Impact Public-sector employees and finance sector participants will see policy shifts towards controlled inflation and budget management.

Sources: La Vie Eco ↗

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