Morocco’s ageing population will increase the need for home assistance and long-term care. According to the CESE, foreign workers could complement national skills, provided these professions are professionalised and decent jobs are guaranteed.
The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) calls for making civism in stadiums a key focus of preparations for the 2030 World Cup. Security, supporters, ticketing and crowd management are at the heart of its recommendations.
A CESE report highlights the incivilities that weigh most heavily on daily life in Morocco. Waste, aggression and dangerous road behavior top the list of concerns.
It is a discreet exodus that is costly for Morocco. Every year, thousands of its best elements leave the ship, weakening its economy and its capacity for innovation. A report has put figures on this major challenge and explores avenues to finally try to reverse the trend.
Considering retirement or caring for one’s parents in the country is a challenge for many Moroccans living abroad. A vast consultation reveals the extent of the difficulties faced with public services. So, what do Moroccans of the world concretely demand so that the return to the country is no longer a headache?
With 117.7 billion dirhams transferred in 2024, MREs are a pillar of the Moroccan economy. But this money is not channeled much into investment. Real estate captures the majority of the funds. Why this reluctance to invest elsewhere?
Out of sight, but not out of mind. This could be the summary of the complex ties that Moroccans of the World maintain with their country of origin. A vast survey by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) conducted in 2022 had revealed a deep attachment and a tenacious desire to contribute to the development of Morocco. Yet, this momentum is confronted with a more pragmatic reality: the idea of a permanent return to the country only appeals to a minority of them, due to well-identified obstacles.
Moroccans have difficulty distinguishing "between people who are truly in need and those who make begging a profession, or even a criminal activity." This is revealed by a survey conducted by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE).
While begging is increasing on the streets and in public spaces in Morocco, especially during the month of Ramadan, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) is calling for a rethinking of the criminalization of the phenomenon. On Wednesday, the CESE made public the conclusions of a study on the theme: "For a cohesive society, free of begging."
The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) calls for the establishment of a "passport" or "guide" for marriage, which will include the personal data of the future spouses, as well as all information on their rights and duties.
Funds transfers from Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) to Morocco have seen an average annual growth of 6% in recent years, reaching a record of over 109 billion dirhams in 2022 compared to 93.6 billion in 2021, according to a recent advisory opinion from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE).
The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has just launched a digital consultation for Moroccans of the world (MDM). It is part of the instructions given by King Mohammed VI in the speech delivered on the 69th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People during which he called for supporting the MDM so that they can contribute to national development.