Country Strategy Paper 2017-2021

Plan Type: National Development Plan

Member State: Morocco

Coverage Period: -

Document Language: English

SDGs:
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger GOAL 4: Quality Education GOAL 5: Gender Equality GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure GOAL 10: Reduced Inequalities GOAL 13: Climate Action

Country Strategy Paper 2017-2021

January 2015

This Country Strategy Paper covers the 2017-2021 period and is intended to help the country address its challenges through two intervention pillars: support for green industrialization by small and medium-sized enterprises and the export sector; and improve the quality of life through jobs for youth, women and in rural areas.

Pillars & Objectives

Pillar: Promoting Green Promote green industrialization through small and medium-sized enterprises and the export sector through SMEs and the Export Sector
Objectives:
  • Support the sustainable development of Morocco’s industrial sector and raise the share of industry in the gross domestic product from 14 percent to 23 percent in 2020
  • Improve industrial competitiveness through the sustainable enhancement of energy supply resilience
  • Improve the business environment
  • Combat climate change and preserve resources
  • Preserve water resources
Pillar: Improve the quality of life by creating employment for youth and women, including in rural areas
Objectives:
  • Enhance access to employment by women and youths, thereby improving their living conditions
  • Support agricultural subsectors, which are the primary source of employment in the country
  • Reduce employment-related disparities
  • Promote access to education and labour