Morocco and the World Bank have inked a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supercharging inclusive economic growth across the Kingdom. The agreement, announced by Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, zeroes in on two critical fronts: unlocking job opportunities for women and for young people, whether in urban hubs or rural outposts.
a transformative vision for shared prosperity
«This landmark collaboration represents a turning point for Morocco,» stated Nadia Fettah. «Its hallmark is its structural nature: it forges a powerful synergy between public and private funding, cutting-edge knowledge, and forward-looking reforms, all under one unified banner to shape the Kingdom’s tomorrow.»
The initiative is fully anchored in Morocco’s New Development Model, the nation’s strategic roadmap designed to breathe life into a more dynamic, equitable, and resilient economy—especially at a time when bridging the employment gap for youth and women remains a pressing national challenge.
three pillars to fuel inclusive growth
The partnership rests on three strategic pillars:
- Boosting business competitiveness: Cutting red tape, fostering fairer market competition, and widening access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises to unleash their potential.
- Building connected and inclusive territories: Narrowing the urban-rural divide by improving market access and essential services in both cities and countryside.
- Empowering human capital: Supporting sweeping education reforms, rolling out universal healthcare, and expanding social protection systems to safeguard every citizen’s future.
The World Bank will deploy a multi-pronged toolkit—leveraging loans, technical expertise, and private capital mobilization—to translate these goals into tangible progress on the ground.
