On Wednesday in Rabat, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on new strategic priorities between Morocco and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This signing marks the conclusion of the Morocco-OECD Country Program II, and was attended by several key government ministers.
The agreement ushers in a new phase of partnership between Morocco and the OECD, characterized by a more flexible and innovative approach, aligned with the kingdom’s strategic priorities. This next stage aims to consolidate the achievements of previous phases while addressing current challenges through more targeted and adapted objectives to Morocco’s specific context.
Morocco and the OECD will continue their collaboration with a focus on modernization and reform, with the goal of supporting Morocco’s economic and social development and strengthening its international commitments.
During the ceremony, Nadia Fettah, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, emphasized the importance of this multifaceted cooperation, which began in 2005 and was further strengthened with the launch of the second Country Program in 2019. She noted that this collaboration has reached a new milestone, particularly with the inclusion of economic dimensions. This is highlighted by the establishment of a Morocco office within the OECD’s economic affairs department and the completion of the first economic study of the Kingdom by the OECD.
The signing marks the conclusion of Country Program II, which focused on key strategic priorities such as public governance, economic growth, investment, and territorial development. It also sets the stage for a new era of enhanced cooperation, aiming for more ambitious reforms that are aligned with Morocco’s current challenges. This solidifies Morocco’s status as a key partner of the OECD in the MENA region.
Other notable attendees at the event included Lamia Kamal-Chaoui, Director of the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, Regions, and Cities, Ahmed Reda Chami, President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE), and the Director-General of the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG).
