Publications on Morocco

Moving out of poverty - December 2007
The aim of the study is to understand what combination of individual, family, community and country-wide factors help people move out of and stay out of poverty.
Study (PDF) l Article l Methodology guide (PDF)

CAS progress report -  November 2007
This Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for Morocco, for the Fiscal Years 06-09 briefly takes stock of the implementation of the CAS under a largely unchanged strategic framework. Report

Impact of the Multifibre Arrangement – December 2006
The report investigates the impact of the Multifibre Arrangement lapse on the Textiles and Clothing sectors.
Study

Is there a new vision for Maghreb economic integation? - November 2006
The study argues that assessing the benefits from regional integration can best be done in the context of the broader issues of economic integration in the world.
Main study l Annexes

Report on the observance of standards and codes (ROSC): insolvency and creditor rights systems - September 2006
The report concludes that creditor rights and enforcement procedures on the whole offer modern protections and were found to be largely observant of the Principles. Report

Poverty and social impact analysis of the National Slum Upgrading Program - June 2006
The PSIA of the national slum upgrading program "Villes sans bidonvilles" has been conceived as a contribution towards greater receptiveness, and seeks to bring some insights on the social dynamics of the neighborhoods targeted by the program.
Study l Article

Trade logistics and competitiveness in Morocco

Country Economic Memorandum - March 2006
The CEM for Morocco focuses on the outlook for growth and employment and seeks to provide a clear understanding of the main constraints to growth.
Synthesis l Background studies l Article 

Promoting rural sanitation and hygiene in Morocco - March 2006
In rural provinces in Morocco, sanitation coverage is low compared to the relatively high standards of social development.
Study

Poverty report - strengthening policy by identifying the geographic dimension of poverty - September 2004
The report provides detailed information on the geographical distribution of poverty and vulnerability throughout the country. Report

Gainers and losers from trade in Morocco - August 2004
The study measure the short-term welfare impacts of prior estimates of the price changes attributed to various agricultural trade reform scenarios for de-protecting cereals — the country’s main foodstaple. Study

Morocco economic Monitoring - September 2003
The report analyzes the economic developments, and key economic outlooks and outlooks in 2003. Report (PDF)

The authors study the impact of labor market policies on unemployment in Morocco. They begin by reviewing the main features of the labor market. Study

Cost assessment of environmental degradation - June 2003
This report is the first step in a process toward using environmental damage cost assessments for priority setting and as an instrument for integrating environmental issues into economic and social development. Study

Analysis of the economics of tobacco in Morocco - March 2003
This study of the tobacco industry and taxation policy in Morocco summarizes tobacco expenditure data from surveys, and looks at trends in these expenditures.
Study

Legal and judicial sector assessment - January 2003
The overall legal framework in Morocco is not a priority area for reform. The law-making process, however, is weak, resulting in poorly drafted laws, and legal dissemination is inadequate. Study

Report on the observance of standards and codes (ROSC) - July 2002
This report provides an assessment of Moroccan accounting and auditing standards and practices, and the institutional capacity necessary to ensure high-quality financial reporting. Report

Learning to export - evidence from Moroccan manufacturing - April 2002
The authors test two alternative models of learning to export: productivity learning, whereby firms learn to reduce production cost, and, market learning, whereby firms learn to design products that appeal to foreign consumers. Study

Morocco - Social protection note - December 2002
This note on social protection has as its objective establishing an exhaustive analysis/diagnosis of the existing social protection framework
Study

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