AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup & Business Spotlight: France’s Deschamps leans on unity and discipline ahead of the France-Spain semifinal in Dallas, while the tournament’s 48-team format keeps delivering big audiences and money flows. Gender & Jobs: Morocco’s Gender-Responsive Budget Report flags steady legal progress for women, but the World Bank says women’s labor force participation is still slipping to about 19%—a drag on growth. Aviation & Tourism: Royal Air Maroc launches its biggest-ever summer plan with 8.2 million seats to 86 destinations, boosting Europe, Africa and domestic connectivity. Payments Reform: Morocco ends the CMI card-payment monopoly and cuts electronic payment interchange fees to 0.50% from October, aiming to lower costs for merchants and public services. Regional Economy: HCP data shows uneven growth across regions in 2024, with disparities widening as activity remains concentrated in a few hubs. Auto & Supply Chains: Chinese brands more than double their Morocco market share to 11.3% in H1 2026, and Morocco is positioning to attract Chinese EV suppliers for Europe’s nearshore shift. Security & Training: Morocco and AFRICOM sign an MoU to build AMTEC in Tan-Tan by 2030, including a drone academy and innovation center.
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