Speaking at a conference titled “Navigating the Path of Growth and Resilience in Morocco,” organized by the American think tank Stimson Center on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, Ms. Fettah outlined the major economic transformation under way in Morocco. She cited, in particular, tax reforms, infrastructure modernization, ecological transition, and the promotion of private investment through the encouragement of public-private partnerships.
In this regard, the minister stressed the need to maintain the pace and momentum of reforms and development projects over the long term, with a focus on innovation and high value-added sectors, in order to achieve a “qualitative leap” in economic competitiveness.
At the same time, she underlined the importance of public policies geared toward job creation, notably through reforms in education and training systems, aimed at producing skilled professionals who meet the needs of industrial sectors.
The minister also highlighted Morocco’s renewable energy strategy, which aims to increase the share of renewables to 52% by 2030, noting that this sector continues to attract substantial international investment. According to her, the goal is twofold: to ensure the country’s energy sovereignty while accelerating the shift toward cleaner and more accessible energy.
“In this spirit, Morocco continues to accelerate the implementation of its major structural projects in the service of sustainable and inclusive development,” she said.
Regarding tourism, Ms. Fettah noted that this dynamic sector has experienced strong growth in recent years, despite the difficult period of the Covid-19 pandemic. This rebound, she added, has generated numerous employment opportunities, especially for young people.
The minister also discussed the importance of the Royal Atlantic Initiative and the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline Project, which aim to improve energy access across Africa while connecting the continent to European markets.
Touching on the remarkable development of Morocco’s Southern Provinces, Ms. Fettah emphasized that the Moroccan Sahara is now witnessing major economic transformations, attracting foreign investors eager to capitalize on the region’s vast potential—particularly in renewable energy sectors.
Ms. Fettah is leading the Moroccan delegation to the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, which continue in Washington through October 18.
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