2nd Consultation Forum of Civil Society Associations of Moroccans of the World: "The government is counting on young MREs (Moroccans residing abroad) to strengthen the diaspora's involvement in the development efforts of the Kingdom: "The Deputy Minister in charge of Moroccans residing abroad and the affairs of migration, Abdelkrim Benatiq, has called, in Rabat, on Wednesday, for the adoption of a new vision to accompany young MREs, considered as "true human capital for the Kingdom." "Today's challenge is to strengthen contacts with young MREs for this category to play its full role, contribute to the development of Morocco, and bring its expertise to the service of the Kingdom," Benatiq stressed during the second consultation forum of civil society associations of Moroccans of the world."
Macroeconomic Performance: IMF Addresses a Satisfaction in Morocco, but Calls for More Reforms: "For the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Morocco achieves strong macroeconomic results and continues to meet the requirements to benefit from an agreement under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line."
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Higher Institutes with Regulated Access: The Selection of Baccalaureate Holders in Computerized Competitions: "This is one of the new highlights of the new school year. The Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education, and Scientific Research will put in place a computer system for the selection of candidates convened for the contests of certain higher institutes and university centers with regulated access."
Digital Development: The National Agency Starts: "The operators of the digital sector can push a pound of relief. One of the awaited urgent measures to boost the sector is taking shape. The Bill 61-16 establishing the Digital Development Agency, the body having failed the first strategy "Maroc Numeric 2013," was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the House of Representatives. This bill breaks with the old codes that govern the sector."
Read more at: AUJOURD'HUI LE MAROC
Latest Tax "Markdowns"! : "What is the tax regime in force in the Sahara provinces? The memorandum that the General Directorate of Taxation has just disseminated on the tax treatment of companies located in the provinces of Sahara makes it clear that the common law applies to VAT. Does this mean that the same rules apply to PIS and IR?..."
Regional Platforms Under Study: "There are new measures to boost storage capacity of fuel reserves. The Ministry of Energy has just begun to reflect on the establishment of regional platforms for the storage and transport of energy products. A joint commission will soon be set up for this purpose. In addition, private investments of 2 billion Dirhams, between 2017 and 2021, are also on the agenda. A new inventory management system will also be established within the framework of the public/private partnership."
Read more at: L'ECONOMISTE
Public Policies: A Commission for More Convergence: "The lack of convergence of public policies often comes up in criticism from economic operators and institutions such as CESE and CMC. Indeed, their implementation revealed a lack of coherence and complementarity, particularly in the fields of education and training, taxation, and spatial planning, which creates a lack of visibility among operators. This issue was raised during the monthly session devoted to matters of general policy in the House of Councilors. The head of the government recognizes that the transversality of public policies still suffers from a series of failures, such as the multiplicity of sectoral strategies and inter-ministerial commissions. This translates into "low return on public investment and loss of development opportunities.""
Establishment of Digital Development Agency: "The House of Representatives passed unanimously, on Tuesday, Bill 61-16 establishing the Digital Development Agency. Introducing this bill, the Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Rkia Derham, stressed that the amendments made concern additional tasks entrusted to this agency to ensure the harmonization of the various public projects related to the field of new technologies in a context marked by the deployment of advanced regionalization. Thereby, articles have been introduced on, inter alia, financial organization and post-audit control. The Agency will be in charge of putting in place integrated approaches in the field of digital development in Morocco, implementing the State's strategies in this area, and promoting the dissemination of digital tools and their use among citizens."
Read more at: AL BAYANE
For Optimal Use of Classrooms: Labor Unions Demand That Accompanying Measures to Be Taken: "The Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education, and Scientific Research, Mohamed Hassad, has announced a new measure designed to reduce class overcrowding."
MRE at the Center of All Demands: The 2nd Forum of Consultation of Civil Society Associations of Moroccans of the World Held in Rabat: "You have to stop complaining, criticize everything, and do autoflagellation. We must move on to a new culture based on the confrontation of reality. There must be a new commitment and a partnership between the ministry and the Moroccans of the world. We need strong, concrete relationships that will make us avoid clashes and lack of confidence." Thus, Abdelkrim Benatiq addressed the MREs participating in the 2nd Forum of consultation of civil society associations of Moroccans of the world held in Rabat the day before yesterday."
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Participatory Banks: The Detail of the Accounting Audit: "A few days before the official start of the activity of the participatory bank in Morocco, amendments have been introduced into the accounting system of credit institutions to cover all products marketed by participatory banks and windows."
IMF: Morocco Still Eligible for the LPL: "No changes in view regarding the Precautionary Liquidity Line (LPL) granted by IMF to Morocco in July 2016. The last Board of Directors of the Bretton Woods institution affirmed that the kingdom continues to fulfill the requirements to benefit from an agreement under the LPL."
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