The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that nearly one-third of young women in rural Morocco are neither in school, employed, nor enrolled in training programs (NEET). While Morocco's agricultural system continues to grow, improvements in road infrastructure have helped enhance access to education.
On Tuesday in Casablanca, the American tech giant inaugurated a new research and development center in the heart of CasaNearshore Park. This cutting-edge facility reflects Morocco’s ambition to establish itself as a regional leader in innovation, training, and skilled employment in the digital sector.
Economic constraints remain the main reason for creating informal production units, especially among women. In its National Survey on the sector, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that women working in informal production units (IPUs) are more likely to enter this sector out of necessity, using it as an alternative to complete inactivity and the difficulties of accessing the formal job market.
A study by the Swiss Center for Islam and Society on the impacts of racism against Muslims revealed that such discrimination affects various aspects of daily life for those impacted. The consequences are especially evident in access to employment and leadership positions, where inequalities based on both gender and religion often intersect.
Employment, a key pillar of the RNI's 2021 electoral program, could become a major challenge for the upcoming legislative elections in 2026. Recognizing the gap between its promises (1 million jobs in 5 years) and the reality (a loss of approximately 100,000 net jobs over 3 years), the Akhannouch government has unveiled a new strategy with a budget of 14 billion dirhams for 2025. Analysis follows.
A report by the Fundamental Rights Agency reveals that 47% of Muslims in 13 EU countries have faced racial discrimination due to their religious affiliation, up from 35% two years ago. The study highlights significant discrimination in employment and housing, with the agency calling for stronger measures to combat Islamophobia across the EU.