Economic, Social and Environmental Council

Street Vendors Key to Morocco’s Fresh Fruit Market, Handling 30% of National Production

10 January 2022

Considered a "necessary evil", street vendors contribute to the marketing of 30% of the national production of fresh fruits. The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (…)

Morocco Unveils National Strategy to Revive Tourism Sector Post-COVID

8 January 2022

Tourism is one of the sectors hit hard by the health crisis related to Covid-19. The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) proposes a national recovery strategy.

Morocco’s Social Security System Falls Short, CESE Urges Reforms to Unemployment Benefits

8 January 2022

Painting an alarming picture of the current unemployment compensation system (IPE), the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has recommended a different approach (…)

Morocco Considers Legal Framework to Formalize Street Vending Economy

14 December 2021

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council has recommended the creation of an appropriate legal framework for Moroccan street vendors, in order to allow them to make a (…)

Morocco Considers Expanding Legal Cannabis Cultivation, Council Proposes Reforms

20 October 2021

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has formulated nine recommendations regarding cannabis cultivation areas.

Morocco’s Taxi Industry Struggles: Drivers Blame Licensing System for Aging Fleet

28 September 2021

In Morocco, the taxi industry is facing enormous difficulties. Faced with the aging of the fleet, the drivers point to the licensing system which does not allow them to thrive.

Morocco’s Weekly Rural Markets: CESE Urges Reform of Vital Economic Hubs

11 May 2021

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has looked into the functioning and life of the weekly souks. These markets are vital spaces that contribute to the (…)

Israel to Share Water Management Expertise with Morocco Amid Scarcity Concerns

25 December 2020

Morocco could benefit from Israeli expertise in water management to better ensure the availability of the blue gold in all its regions.

Study: Over 50% of Moroccan Women Experience Violence, Hindering Development

18 December 2020

More than half of Moroccan women aged between 15 and 74 have been victims of violence. This is what the president of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), (…)

Morocco Considers Progressive Income Tax Reform to Address Economic Challenges

7 November 2020

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) advocates that the income tax (IR) be more progressive, particularly for the top bracket.