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Rabat – Morocco and the World Bank have signed a cooperation agreement to develop expertise-sharing and support policymaking through data-based methods.
The agreement aims to open the way for deeper economic and social collaboration, and was signed on Tuesday in Rabat by High Commissioner for Planning Chakib Benmoussa and the World Bank’s Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye.
Benmoussa talked about Morocco’s willingness to transition into more wide-ranging cooperation with other countries through the World Bank. Reliable data, he urged, plays a crucial role in shaping policies, with continuous improvements ensuring that all stakeholders’ needs are met.
He also called for better analytical tools and forecasting systems, arguing that stronger data capabilities would lead to more informed judgments and more effective public policies.
Ndiaye called the agreement a key step toward stronger collaboration. He reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment, adding that global experts in research, statistics, and economic modeling will work alongside Moroccan specialists.
A key aspect of the partnership involves the harnessing of data to improve sectoral and regional assessments.
By analyzing trends of economic growth and employment, the initiative seeks to identify challenges and opportunities in priority areas that are capable of creating jobs, attracting investment, and driving economic activity.
Moreover, Ousmane Dione, the World Bank’s vice president for the Middle East and North Africa, stressed the importance of this partnership as data and knowledge play a growing role in development.
He talked about the need for evidence-based decisions, where economic projections, growth trends, and unemployment concerns come to the forefront.
Morocco has recently placed a strong focus on data to drive sound policy and sustainable development.
The North African country’s goal is to make more informed choices, enhance economic projections, and create new possibilities in key industries through international alliances and improved analytics.
