Africa Monitor Intelligence

Morocco: Major Investments to Stimulate Employment

 The Intergovernmental Commission for Investment in Morocco (CIM) approved in May 28 investment agreements totaling more than EUR 2,117 million, aiming at the creation of more than 12,000 direct and indirect jobs in the country. The Transport and Infrastructure sector accounts for about half of the investment, with 42% of the total forecast, followed by Telecommunications (19%), Tourism (17.5%) and Industry (12%). Industry should account for about 40% of the jobs to be created. The Health sector (6% of the investment) is equally relevant in terms of job creation, as well as Tourism. READ MORE