1. Recommendation to develop a national vision for the development of rural areas and mountain areas: "The Economic, Social and Environmental Council, ESEC, recommended in a report presented in Rabat on Thursday, Vision for the development of the rural and mountain areas, incorporating the human, economic, social, environmental and cultural plan, by 2030 and 2050. This vision should guide all development processes in the territory, the region, the province and the rural community, the ESEC said in its report on the "development of the rural world: challenges and prospects" presented at the 70th ordinary session of the Council".
2. Masen accelerates the qualification of the identified five new sites: "Masen confirms the qualification of 5 new sites for the Noor Solar Plan, and after topographic, hydrological, geotechnical and seismic studies, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy The environmental and social impact studies of its future solar power plant projects on the identified 5 new sites, which are located in Taroudant, Kalâat Seraghna, Bejaâd, Guercif and El Hajeb. The opening of the bids is scheduled for 16th February at 3 pm. These studies will make it possible to ascertain the feasibility of the projects on these sites and that they are ready to receive solar power plants according to the standards required by Morocco and the donors funds on the environmental and social aspects ".
3. After a decline in December, industrial production should resume this quarter: "Industrial activity would have ended the year 2016 on a rather negative note, but it would approach 2017 in a better position. The Rate of Capacity Utilization, RCU, would have declined, according to the results of the monthly survey of the monthly December that just published Bank Al-Maghrib.
4. The production of electricity boosted by renewable energies: "Renewable energies have gained a prominent place in the production of electricity in the country. Production provided by the projects developed under the Law 13-09 on Renewable energies grew by 38.4% in the first eleven months of 2016, according to the latest economic forecasts of the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts, while private production grew by 3, 1%, while that of the ONEE stagnated compared to the same period of 2015. This latter covers an increase in thermal production of 7 , 3% and of wind origin of 5.8% and a reduction of 25.8% of that of hydraulic origin, while imports grew by 6.5%.
5. Despite a difficult market, Unilever is improving its net profit in 2016: "In 2016, Unilever's net profit rose 5.5% year-on-year to 5.5 billion Euros, while Unilever closed the year 2016 on a rise in performance, with net profit rising 5.5% year-on-year to 5.5 billion Euros, despite a 1% decline in sales, , 7 billion Euros, due to a not very favorable market. "Market conditions were tough throughout the year, but mainly in the fourth quarter," explained Unilever, noting in particular changes in prices linked to devaluations, stagnant volumes and the economic crisis in Brazil, "reports the Agence France presse.
6. Global oil need promised to increase until 2040: "World oil need is expected to continue to grow until 2040. According to the British Petroleum, BP, annual energy performance report released on Wednesday , This increase will result from an increased consumption of plastic products, despite the rapid development of the electric car. In this Energy Outlook which refers, the British oil group estimates that exploitable oil reserves,which it figures at 2,600 billion barrels, are enough to meet twice the need until 2050, reports Reuters.
7. Demand will increase by 7.5% per year until 2023: "Demand for anti-aging products based on argan oil will continue to increase over the next few years. To be around 7.5% until 2023. This estimation is based on the report published by the international firm Global Market Insights entitled "Argan Oil Market", which estimates the current production of Morocco at 4,000 tons for 700 Tons of exports per year According to the authors, The Moroccan production is expected to reach 10,000 tons by 2020. "
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