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The Economic Monitoring Committee holds it 9th meeting

06/08/2020

The Economic Monitoring Committee (CVE) held on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 12:00, its ninth working meeting. This meeting is part of the continued activities aiming at taking cross-cutting and immediate measures to support companies in difficulty and to anticipate the direct and indirect social and economic repercussions of the current health crisis on the national economy.

MCA-Morocco agency holds 8th session of its strategic orientation board

28/07/2020

The Strategic Orientation Board (SOB) of the Millennium Challenge Account-Morocco (MCA-Morocco) held its 8th session on Tuesday, July 28, in Rabat, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mohamed BENCHAABOUN. The Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Saaid AMZAZI, and the Minister of Labor and Professional Integration, Mohamed AMKRAZ, attended the proceedings of the 8th session of the SOB.

Moroccan-German Financial and Technical Cooperation: Signing of three Agreements amounting to € 701.3 Million

22/07/2020

Mr. Mohammed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, and Mr. Götz SCHMIDT-BREMME, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Rabat signed three Moroccan-German Financial and Technical Cooperation Agreements amounting to € 701.3 million as loans and grants in favor of Morocco.

Support for Innov Invest Fund startup ecosystem to cope with the impacts of the crisis

09/07/2020

In efforts to support startups ecosystem to cope with the impacts of the crisis, and following the example of other sectors of the economy, the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, in partnership with the CCG, Central Guarantee Fund, has set up a new unit within the Innov Invest Fund (FII) aiming to support and back the startups ecosystem.

The Council of Government adopts Amended 2020 Finance Bill

08/07/2020

The Government Council convened, Tuesday, July 7th, 2020, under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Saad Dine EL OTMANI, adopted the Amended Finance Bill (PLFR) No. 35.20 for the year 2020.

Extension of payment deadlines for the Corporate Tax and the Income Tax

30/06/2020

Corporate Tax :

As part of its support and taking into account the impact of the coronavirus pandemic (covid-19) on economic activity, the Tax Department (DGI) implemented the measure adopted by the Economic Watch Committee (CVE) on March 19 allowing companies with a turnover of less than 20 million dirhams, who wish to benefit from the deferral of tax returns and payments, from March 31 until the end of June.

Joint press release by the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform and the European Union

26/05/2020

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, the Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco, and Ms. Claudia WIEDEY, the European Union Ambassador to Morocco, welcomed the contributions of more than 1.7 billion dirhams (157 million euros) made by the European Union to Morocco on May 26, in support of the fight against COVID-19.

Donation to the Special fund for managing the Coronavirus pandemic

19/03/2020

In order to manage the Coronavirus pandemic and its effects, a special fund named Covid 19 is created according to His Majesty King Mohammed VI high instructions.

Moving to the second phase of the foreign exchange reform

06/03/2020

The Ministry of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, after consulting Bank Al-Maghrib, has decided, to widen, starting from March 9, 2020, the fluctuation band of the dirham from ± 2.5% to ± 5% against the reference rate set by Bank Al-Maghrib on the basis of a basket of currencies composed of the euro (EUR) and the US dollar (USD) up to, respectively, 60% and 40%.

Signing of a financing agreement for the Social Welfare Improvement Support Program

21/02/2020

On Friday, February 21, 2020 in Rabat, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mrs. Jamila El Mossalli, Minister of Solidarity, Social Development, Equality and Family and Mrs. Leila FARAH MOKADDEM, Resident Representative of the National Office of the African Development Bank in Morocco, signed a financing agreement in the amount of 204 million US dollars (approximately 1.97 billion dirhams), for the implementation of the Social Welfare Improvement Support Program (PAAPS).

Meeting of the Managing Director of the IMF with the Minister

19/02/2020

On Wednesday February 18 at 2 p.m., Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform held a meeting with Mrs. KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, Managing Director of the IMF, who is making an official visit to Morocco from 17 to February 20, 2020 as part of the preparation of the next annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank that will take place in Marrakech in 2021 and the strengthening of the partnership with this institution.

Victory for Morocco: Europe acknowledges the compliance of export tax systems and industrial acceleration zones with good governance standards

19/02/2020

Today in Brussels, The Finance Ministers of the member countries of the European Union acknowledged the reforms undertaken by our country for compliance with the new tax standards, and consider that the tax provisions governing the export sector and industrial acceleration zones now comply with the required standards.

Meeting of Mr. BENCHAABOUN with Mr. Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs

10/02/2020

On February 10, 2020, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform went to Brussels, leading a large delegation of Ministry officials, including Mrs. Fouzia ZAABOUL, Director of the Treasury and External Finance and Mr. Khalad ZAZOU, Acting Director General of the Tax Department (DGI). The delegation was also made up of representatives of Bank Al-Maghrib, the Exchange Office and the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit.

Observatory of Payment Terms : Monetary penalties against defaulters

07/02/2020

On Friday February 7, 2020 in Rabat, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Administration Reform and Mr. Chakib ALJ, President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), co-chaired the third meeting of the Observatory of Payment Terms (ODP).

Meeting between Mr. Mohammed BENCHAABOUN and Mr. Moulay Hafid ELALAMY with Mr. Bruno LE MAIRE, French Minister of Economy and Finance

31/01/2020

On Friday, January 31, 2020 in Rabat, Mr. Mohammed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform and Mr. Moulay Hafid ELALAMY, Minister of Industry, Trade and Green and Digital Economy met with Mr. Bruno LE MAIRE, French Minister of Economy and Finance.

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN was granted Royal audience and was also among the signatories of the agreements relating to the “Integrated Program to Support and Finance Enterprises"

27/01/2020

On Monday January 27, 2020, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, the Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, along with Bank al-Maghrib Governor, Mr. Abdelatif JOUAHRI and the President of the Professional Group of Banks of Morocco (GPBM), Mr. Othman BENJELLOUN, was received at the Royal Palace in Rabat, by His Majesty King Mohamed VI, may God assist him, on the occasion of the presentation ceremony of the " Integrated Program to Support and Finance Enterprises” and the signing of related agreements. During this royal audience, Mr. BENCHAABOUN presented His Majesty with documents relating to this program.

Signing ceremony for the extension of the Power Purchase Agreement of the Jorf Lasfar Thermal Power Plant

24/01/2020

On Friday January 24, 2020 in Rabat, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform (MEFRA), and Mr. Aziz RABBAH, Minister of Energy, Mines and Environment, co-chaired the signing ceremony for the extension of the Power Purchase Agreement of the Jorf Lasfar Units 1- 4.

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN presents the Draft Law relating to PPP contracts to the members of the Finance Committee of the house of councilors

22/01/2020

On Wednesday January 22, 2020, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administrative Reform, presented to the Finance, Economic Development and Planning Committee, reporting to the House of Councilors, Draft Law No. 46-18 relating to Public-Private Partnership contracts.

MEFRA implements its sustainable development strategy through pilot actions

21/01/2020

As part of its strategic action plan and since October 27, 2019, DAAG has set up a photovoltaic power system with the installation of 890 photovoltaic modules on the roofs of three of the buildings of the Central Administration in Rabat, which produce a total power of 300 kilowatts-peak of clean electricity.

Mr. BENCHAABOUN signs the development policy agreement with a deferred drawdown option for risks related to natural disasters

16/01/2020

On Thursday 16 January 2020, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Administrative Reform, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Administration Reform and Mr. Jesko HENTSCHEL, World Bank Country Director in the regional office for the Maghreb, Middle East and North Africa Department, signed the development policy agreement with a deferred drawdown option for risks related to natural disasters in the amount of $ 275 million.

Law No. 46-18 on Public-Private Partnership contracts passed by the House of Representatives

14/01/2020

On Tuesday January 14, 2020, the House of Representatives adopted, with 137 votes for and one vote against, the draft law No. 46-18 amending and supplementing law No. 86-12 relating to Public-Private Partnership contracts presented by Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Administration Reform.

Strengthening cooperation between Morocco and the United Kingdom

10/01/2020

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, received on January 10, 2020 at the headquarters of his department Mr. Conor BURNS, British Minister of State at the Department for International Trade, accompanied by Mr. Thomas Reilly, British Ambassador to Morocco.

Mr. BENCHAABOUN presents to the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives the bill on crowdfunding

25/12/2019

On Tuesday December 24, 2019, the Minister of Economy and Finance and Administration Reform, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, presented before the members of the Finance and Economic Development Committee of the House of Representatives, the draft law No. 15-18 relating to crowdfunding. The purpose of this law is to define the legal system applicable to crowdfunding operations.

Mr BENCHAABOUN among the signatories to the Policy Framework for the implementation of the exercise of powers of the regions

20/12/2019

On Friday December 20, 2019 in Agadir, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, the Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, was among the members of the Government who signed together with the 12 presidents of the regional councils of Kingdom, the Policy Framework for the implementation of the exercise of powers of the regions. The signing of this policy took place during the opening session of the first national conference of advanced regionalization, organized by the Ministry of the Interior and the Association of Moroccan Regions (ARM), under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform participates in the 14th High Level Meeting Morocco-France in Paris

19/12/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Administration Reform took part in the 14th High Level Meeting Morocco-France (RHN) held in Paris on December 19, 2019 as part of a high-level Moroccan delegation chaired by the Head of Government. The RHN is a high level biennial meeting of two governments, established in 1997 between Morocco and France, to examine issues of common interest and to chart the roadmap for bilateral cooperation in various fields.

The International Monetary Fund reconfirms the eligibility of Morocco to the Precautionary and Liquidity Line

16/12/2019

The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reconfirmed, during its meeting held on Friday, December 13, 2019, Morocco's eligibility for the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL), following the 2nd review conducted by IMF during the period from October 29 to November 8, 2019. It should be noted that the PLL agreement was concluded in December 2018 for an amount of US $ 3 billion and is scheduled to end on December 16, 2020.

The House of Representatives adopts at second reading the 2020 Finance Bill

11/12/2019

The House of Representatives adopted, by majority, at second reading, in a plenary session, wednesday December 12th 2019, the 2020 Finance Bill.

Adoption of the 2020 Finance Bill, at second reading, by the Finance and Economic Development Committee of the House of Representatives

11/12/2019

The Finance and Economic Development Committee of the House of Representatives adopted, at second reading, the 2020 Finance Bill with 21 votes in favor, 11 against and no abstentions.​

The House of Councillors adopts the 2020 Finance Bill

06/12/2019

The House of Councillors adopted the 2020 Finance Bill, as a whole and by majority, with 37 votes against 24, and no abstentions.​

Mr BENCHAABOUN presents the 2020 Draft Finance Law as part of a day-debate organized by AMIF in collaboration with ENSA

04/12/2019

The Moroccan Association of Financial Inspectors and the National School of Administration organize, Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Rabat, a day-debate on the 2020 Draft Finance Law, for the benefit of researchers, academics and public players. In his speech, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, stated that the 2020 Draft Finance Law reflects the Government's strong commitment to implementing the priorities set by His Majesty the King, may God assist him in His Speeches on the Occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Throne Day, the 66th Anniversary of the King and People's Revolution Day and the opening of the legislative session.

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of the House of Councillors adopts by majority the first part of the 2020 Finance Bill

02/12/2019

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of the House of Councillors adopted by majority, on Monday night, the first part of the 2020 Finance Bill with 8 votes against 3, and the abstention of Four councillors.​

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform and his German counterpart have signed in Berlin a memorandum for the setting up of the "Reform Partnership" for a budget of 571 million euros

01/12/2019

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, and the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mr. Gerd Müller, proceeded on Friday 29 November 2019, in Berlin, to the signing of a memorandum for the establishment of the "Reform Partnership" which is a bilateral contribution of Germany in the framework of the G20 Initiative "Compact with Africa".

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN presented the sectoral budget bill 2020 of the Ministry to the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the House of Councillors

27/11/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN presented, Wednesday, November 27th 2019, in the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the House of Councillors, the sectoral budget bill of these three departments : Economy and Finance, Administration Reform and General Affairs of the Government and Governance.

The Minister’s reply to the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the House of Councillors

25/11/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, presented, Monday, November 25th 2019 in Rabat, his response to the members of the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, following the general discussion of the 2020 Finance Bill within these committee of the House of Councilors.​

The Kingdom of Morocco successfully enters the international financial market

22/11/2019

​On November 21, 2019, the Kingdom of Morocco issued a 1 billion EUR bond on the international financial market, with a 12-year maturity and a spread of 139.7 bps, i.e. a 1.5% interest rate.

Discussion of the Finance Bill 2020 in the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the House of Councillors

15/11/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform presented, Friday, November 15th 2019, the Finance Bill for the year 2020 to the members of the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the House of Councillors.

The House of Representatives Adopts with Majority the 2020 Finance Bill

14/11/2019

The House of Representatives adopted, on Thursday November 14th 2019​, with a majority, the Finance Bill for the year 2020.

Adoption of the 2020 Finance Bill by the Finance and Economic Development Committee of the House of Representatives

14/11/2019

The Finance and Economic Development Committee of the House of Representatives adopted by a majority, Thursday, November 14th 2019 the 2020 Finance Bill in its entirety with 22 votes in favor and 11 against.

Approval of the first part of the 2020 Finance Bill by the first chamber of parliament

14/11/2019

The House of Representatives ap​proved in plenary, Thursday, November 14th 2019, the first part of the 2020 ​Finance Bill by 168 votes for, 71 votes against and 0 abstention.

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform participates in the 7th seminar on cyber security

12/11/2019

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform took part, Tuesday, November 12th 2019, in the opening meeting of the 7th seminar on cyber security devoted to the theme of " Information Systems Outsourcing and Cybers ecurity Challenges". This event was organized by the General Directorate of Information Systems Security (DGSSI) of the National Defense Administration.

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN presents the sectoral budget bill 2020 of the Ministry to the Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the first House of Parliament

07/11/2019

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, presented, Thursday, November 7th 2019, in the Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the first House of Parliament, the sectoral budget bill of these three departments : Economy and Finance, Administration Reform and General Affairs of the Government.

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, guest of the CGEM with regard to the PLF 2020

04/11/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform was, Monday, November 4th 2019 in Casablanca, the guest of the CGEM (General Confederation of Moroccan Companies) joined by the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Abdelouafi LAFTIT, and this during the meeting held under the theme: " Finance Bill 2020: to build trust and boost investment". This event was an opportunity for the presidents of the federations and committee members of the CGEM to present their grievances as part of the discussions around the PLF 2020.

Signing of a new agreement on the tax marking system to control some commodities subject to the (TIC)

04/11/2019

Realising the necessity to adopt less intrusive and more efficient mechanisms for control, and in order to enhance its means of action (human and material) while improving its results, the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes (ADII) had been involved for several years in a reform process of monitoring the production and the importation of some goods that are subject to the domestic consumption tax (TIC) mainly, manufactured tobacco, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Minister’s reply to the Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the House of Representatives

31/10/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administrative Reform, presented, Thursday, October 31st 2019 in Rabat, his response as part of the debate on the PLF 2020 within the Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the House of Representatives.

Review of the 2020 Finance Bill in the Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the House of Representatives

29/10/2019

The Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the House of Representatives initiated, Tuesday, October 29th 2019 the discussions of the 2020 Finance Bill. These debates were attended by Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform.

Press Conference on the Finance Bill (PLF 2020)

22/10/2019

Mr. Mohamed ​BENCHAABOUBN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administrative Reform, held Tuesday, October 22nd 2019 in Rabat, a press Conference on the Finance Bill (PLF) for the year 2020.

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN presented the Finance Bill 2020 before the Parliament

21/10/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, presented Monday, October 21st 2019 in Rabat the Finance Bill for the year 2020 during a plenary joint session of both Houses of Parliament, chaired by Mr. Habib EL MALKI and Mr. Hakim BENCHAMACH.

The 2020 Finance Bill presented to the Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the House of Representatives

21/10/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, presented Monday, October 21st 2020, the 2020 Finance Bill before members of the Committee of Finance and Economic Development of the House of Representatives.

Participation of a delegation from the Ministry at the annual meetings of the world Bank and the IMF

21/10/2019

A senior delegation from the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform was sent to Washington to take part in the annual meetings of the world Bank and IMF, held October 17th to 21st 2019.

The Finance Bill 2020

19/10/2019

The Finance Bill 2020 and the corresponding reports in Arabic and French are available on the internet portal of the Ministry.

The Council of Government approves the decrees accompanying the 2020 Finance Bill

17/10/2019

The Council of Government reviewed and approved,Thursday, October 17th 2019 in Rabat, the decrees accompanying the Finance Bill for the year 2020. This includes three decrees that delegate power to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN:

The Government Council adopts the 2020 Finance Bill

17/10/2019

The Government Council convened,Thursday in Rabat, under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Saad Dine EL OTMANI, adopted the Finance Bill 2020.

A new feature for the mobile application «Daribati »

16/10/2019

With a view to pursue its strategy of digitalization and the continuing improvement of services provided to taxpayers, the Directorate General of Taxation (DGI) enhanced the mobile application « DARIBATI » by a new feature enabling individuals to join SIMPL services provided for members : e-filing, e-payment, access to tax accounts, on-line Checking of tax certificates ….

A French delegation from « Stop corruption » association visits the Ministry

15/10/2019

Mr. Zouhair Chorfi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform received Tuesday, October 15th 2019, Mr. Michel Sapin, former French Minister, as co-chair of « Stop corruption ».

The Minister of Economy, Finance and the Administration Reform presents the broad guidelines of the PLF 2020 to the economic and social stakeholders

14/10/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy, Finance and the Administration Reform, presented Monday, October 14th 2019 in Rabat, the general guidelines of the Finance Bill for the year 2020 (PLF 2020) to the representatives from leading union organisations and the General Confederation of Moroccan Companies (CGEM). This meeting with economic and social stakeholders was chaired by Mr. Saâd Dine EL OTHMANI.

The handover ceremony between Mr.BENCHAABOUN and Mr. BEN ABDELKADER

10/10/2019

​The handover ceremony between Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, that His Majesty King Mohammed VI May God Assisit Him appointed Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform and Mr. Mohammed BEN ABDELKADER, former deputy Minister in charge of the administration reform and public service, was held Thursday, October 10th 2019 in Rabat.

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform presents the general guidelines of the 2020 Finance Bill in the Council of Ministers

09/10/2019

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, presented to His Majesty the King, may God assist him, the general guidelines of the 2020 Finance Bill at the Council of Ministers, presided over by His Majesty, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Royal Palace in Rabat.

CCG wins the silver award for the Best SME Bank

08/10/2019

CCG wins the silver award as Best SME Bank for 2019 in Africa by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group. The award ceremony took place yesterday on the sidelines of the prestigious SME Finance Forum, which is holding its 5th edition in Amsterdam from October 7th to 9th under the theme: "The convergence of the authentic and financial sectors of SMEs", in the presence of some 600 participants representing more than 280 institutions from 75 countries.

Morocco hosts the Technical Conference of the CIAT from October 8th to 10th 2019 in Marrakech

08/10/2019

Morocco hosts the Technical Conference of the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT), in which the Moroccan Directorate General for Taxation is an associate member. This meeting is held, October 8th to 10th 2019 in Marrakech under the theme : « Tax Administration and Development ».

Mr. BENCHAABOUN receives Mrs. Helene LE GAL, new Ambassador of France in Morocco

24/09/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Tuesday September 24th in Rabat, Mrs. Helene LE GAL, new Ambassador of France in Morocco. During their discussions, both officials welcomed the continuous and positive efforts in the relations linking Morocco to France.

Seminar to present the results of the study entitled : the effects of fiscal policy on poverty and inequalities in Morocco

24/09/2019

The Directorate of Studies and Financial Forcasts (DEPF), the National Monitoring Center for Human Development (ONDH) and the French Agency for Development (AFD), held Tuesday 24th September 2019 in the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST), a seminar on the presentation of the prelimenary results of the study entitled : the effects of fiscal policy on poverty and inequalities in Morocco ».

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg

23/09/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, received on Monday, September 23rd 2019 in Rabat, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, HRH Prince Guillaume and his wife HRH Princess Stephanie de Lannoy.

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs the opening session of the 13th international conference on public finances

20/09/2019

Mr. Mohammed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired in Rabat, Friday September 20th 2019 the opening of the 13th international conference on public finances, held under the theme : « what local finances in Morocco and France in an evolving world ? ».

The Council of Government adopts the decree regarding the responsibilities and the organization of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

19/09/2019

The Council of Government adopted, Thursday, September 19th in Rabat the draft decree N° 2.18.905, amending and supplementing the decree N°2-07-995 of 23rd choual 1429 (October 23rd 2008) regarding the responsibilities and the organization of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The Council of Government adopts the decree amending the import duty governing common wheat and its derivatives

19/09/2019

The Council of Government adopted Thursday, September 19th 2019 in Rabat, the draft decree No. 2.19.810 amending the import duty governing common wheat and its derivatives.

The Minister of Economy and Finance at the summer University of the CGEM

14/09/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part, September 13th and 14th 2019 at the second summer University of the General Confederation of Moroccan Entreprises (CGEM), held under the theme : « entrepreneurship : main focus of the development model ».

13th edition of the international conference on public finances

11/09/2019

The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in partnership with the association for the international foundation of public finances (FONDAFIP) and with the assistance of the French magazine « la Revue Française de Finances Publiques (RFFP) », holds, September 20th and 21st 2019 at the head office of the General Treasury of the Kingdom, the 13th edition of the international meeting on public finances under the theme « what local finances in Morocco and France in an evolving world ?

Vehicles dealers : pay as of now, your registration fees on line

03/09/2019

With a view to continue the process of dematerialisation and enhance online tax services « SIMPL », the Directorate General for Taxation (DGI) launched a new online service enabling vehicles dealers to pay registration fees by electronic means.

The Minister of Economy and Finance gives an interview to the « L'Economiste » newspaper

31/07/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, gave, Wednesday, July 31st 2019, an interview to the "L'Economiste" newspaper. During this meeting, he tackled in particular the recommendations of the 3rd Tax Conference, the reform of Public Establishments and Enterprises (EEP), the payment deadlines and the international market entry planned for this year.

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between the State and the Moroccan National Railways (ONCF)

25/07/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between the State and the Moroccan National Railways (ONCF)

The Minister of Economy and Finance presents the results related to applying the Finance Act 2019 and the prospects of preparing the 2020 Finance Bill before the Council of the Government and the Parliament

25/07/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Thursday, July 25th 2019, the outcomes of the execution of the Finance Act for the year 2019, first to the Government Council and then before the Finance Committees of both Houses of Parliament. He also made a presentation on the prospects of preparing the Finance Bill for the year 2020 in compliance with the provisions of Article 47 of the Organic Law on the Finance Act.

The Minister of Economy and Finance presents the draft decree that sets the maximum amount of micro-credits

25/07/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented Thursday, July 25th 2019 before the Council of Government, the draft decree setting the maximum amount of micro-credits.

Launching of the mobile application "Daribati"

24/07/2019

In the process of improving the quality of taxpayers service, the Directorate General of Taxation launched a mobile application "Daribati" described as having a number of features allowing, among others, the general public to:

Seminar on the presentation of the new version of the Report on Gender-Responsive and Results–Based Budgeting

19/07/2019

The Department of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), together with the Gender Responsive Budgeting Center of Excellence (CE-BSG) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment Women (UN-Women) held a seminar, Friday, July 19th 2019 in Rabat to introduce the new framework of the Report on Gender-Responsive and Results–Based Budgeting (GRRB).

Workshop to discuss and review Infrastructures in Morocco

12/07/2019

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the World Bank Office in Rabat co-organized, Friday, July 12th 2019 at the Sofitel Rose Garden Hotel in Rabat, a workshop to discuss and review infrastructure in Morocco.

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the representative of the World Bank sign a loan agreement on the program "Support to the Education Sector"

11/07/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mrs. Marie Françoise Marie-Nelly, Director of the Maghreb Department and Malta, Middle East and North Africa at the World Bank, signed, Thursday, July 11th 2019 in Rabat, the loan agreement related to the program "Support to the Education Sector". This event was attended by Mr. Saaid AMZAZI, Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mr. Lahcen DAOUDI, Minister Delegate for General Affairs and Governance.

Closing seminar on the institutional twinning contract for the implementation of the LOF

11/07/2019

The Ministry of Economy and Finance holds, Thursday, July 11th 2019 in Rabat, a closing seminar on the institutional twinning arrangement entitled "Support for the implementation of the (LOF) Organic Law on the Finance Act.

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the USAID Director sign an agreement to finance the inclusive socio-economic program

03/07/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mrs. Brooke Isham, Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Morocco, signed, July 3rd 2019 in Rabat, a loan agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and USAID amounting to US $ 94 million (about 846 million dirhams).

The Minister of Economy and Finance presents before the Councillors the new steps which objective is to reduce payment delays

02/07/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 in the House of Councillors the new measures his department implemented on payment terms.

The Minister of Economy and Finance noted that the tax reform aims to enhance the role of taxation in financing social policies

01/07/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated, Monday, July 1st 2019 in the House of Representatives, that the planned tax reform aims to strengthen the role of taxation in the financing of social policies and to ensure an attractive environment for value-added productive investments, which can consolidate the national economy and improve competitiveness.

The Minister of Economy and Finance presents the review on the 3rd Conference on Taxation before the Government Council

27/06/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented Thursday June 27th 2019 before the Government Council the assessment of the 3rd National Conference on taxation held May 3rd and 4th 2019 in Skhirat.

The Minister of Economy and Finance takes part at Morocco-OECD high level meeting in Paris

25/06/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, participates in Morocco-OECD high-level meeting that opened, Tuesday, June 25th 2019 in Paris, under the co-chairmanship of the Head of Government Mr. Saad Dine EL OTMANI and the Secretary General of this organization, Mr. Angel GURRIA.

The Minister of Economy and Finance announces two new actions during the 2nd meeting of the Observatory of Payment Periods

25/06/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Salaheddine MEZOUAR, President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Companies, co-chaired Monday, June 24th 2019 in Rabat, the second meeting of the Observatory of Payment Periods. This meeting aims at strengthening the actions of public authorities and private sector representatives to control payment deadlines.

Visit of a delegation from the Republic of Chad to the MEF

20/06/2019

Mr. Zouhair Chorfi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, received Thursday, June 20th 2019 at the headquarters of the Ministry, in the presence of officials from the DAAG, the DB and the DTFE, a Chadian delegation made up of Mr. Issa DOUBRAGNE, Minister of Economy and Planning for Development, Dr. Idrissa Saleh BACHAR, Minister of Posts, New Technologies, Information and Communication, Mr. HISSEIN Brahim Taha, Minister, Deputy Secretary General at the Presidency of the Republic, and senior Chadian officials.

The fifth Africa Congress of Accountants « ACOA 2019"

19/06/2019

Mr. Zouhair Chorfi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, took part in the 5th Africa Congress of Accountants « ACOA 2019" held in Marrakech from June 19th to 21th, under the patronage of His Majesty King, Mohammed VI, under the theme : « For a successful Public Sector Performance in Africa », by Morocco’s Ordre Des Experts-Comptables (OEC) « Chartered Accountants » in conjunction with the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA).

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the Director General of the AFESD signed two financial agreements in Rabat

19/06/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Abdullatif Yusuf AL-HAMAD, Director General and President of the Managing Board of the the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), signed Wednesday, June 19th 2019 in Rabat, two financial agreements according to which this fund grants two loans with an overall amount of 2.27 billion Dirhams. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Abdelkader AMARA, Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logestics and Water.

Visit of the Public Financial Control Commission of the House of Representatives to the General Inspectorate of Finances

19/06/2019

The members of the Committee on the Control of Public Finances of the House of Representatives (CCFP) accompanied by the representatives of the parliamentary groups, and their collaborators made, Wednesday, June 19th 2019 a visit to the General Inspectorate of Finances. They were received by the Inspector General of Finances, accompanied by six advisers in charge of the IGF's fields of activity.

Seminar on the theme : "The Moroccan economy facing climate change"

17/06/2019

Mr. Zouhair Chorfi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, chaired June 17th 2019, a high-level seminar at the Ministry's headquarters on the theme : "The Moroccan economy facing climate change". This meeting was attended by Mr. Jean-François Girault, Ambassador of France to Morocco, Mr. Ahmed Réda Chami, President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, and Mr. Said El Hadi, President of the New Economic Climate Commission at CGEM.

The Minister of Economy and Finance chaired the ceremony of presenting a common reference framework of the Prices of Land and Property transactions of Casablanca

12/06/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Wednesday, June 12th 2019 in Rabat, the ceremony of presenting the common reference framework of the Prices of Land and Property transactions of Casablanca which will come into effect on July 1st 2019.

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN chairs the ceremony for the inauguration of Mr. Abderrahim CHAFFAI, appointed Director of the compensation scheme for catastrophic events

11/06/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Tuesday, June 11th 2019 in Rabat, in the presence of Mr. Noureddine BOUTAYEB, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, the ceremony for the inauguration of Mr. Abderrahim CHAFFAI, appointed Director of the Fonds de Solidarité contre les Evénements Catastrophiques (the compensation scheme for catastrophic events) at the Ministers meeting of June 4th 2019.

The Minister of Economy and Finance chaired the (OPCI) launching conference in Morocco

11/06/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, gave Tuesday, June 11th 2019 in Rabat, the opening speech of the conference for the launch of the Organizations of Real Estate Collective Investment Undertaking (OPCI) in Morocco.

Signing of the loan agreement on the project « sustain the economic integration of Morocco's youth »

29/05/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mrs. Marie Françoise Marie-Nelly, World Bank’s Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta, Middle East and North Africa, signed, Wednesday, May 29th 2019 in Rabat the loan agreement on the project « sustain the economic integration of Morocco's youth ».

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN receives Mr. Khaled SHERIF, vice-president of Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery at the AfDB Group

29/05/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Wednesday, May 29th 2019 in Rabat, Mr. Khaled SHERIF, vice-president of Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), who is on an official visit to Morocco.

Visit of a high level delegation from the Republic of North Macedonia

21/05/2019

Within the framework of exchange and experience sharing on Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB), a delegation from the Republic of North Macedonia headed by Mrs. Mila Carovska, Minister of Labour and Social Policy, visited Morocco from May 21st to 23rd 2019.

The 3rd National Meetings on Taxation

03/05/2019

he 3rd National Tax Conference opened, Friday May 03rd 2019 in Skhirat, under the theme " Fiscal Equity". The opening ceremony of these meetings, under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, is chaired by the Head of Government, Mr. Saâd Dine El OTMANI, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Interior, Mr. Noureddine BOUTAYEB, the President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), Mr. Salaheddine MEZOUAR, and the President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), Mr. Ahmed Reda CHAMI.

The current tax system creates challenges that require comprehensive and far-reaching reform, stated Mr. Benchaaboun

02/05/2019

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance, stressed, Thursday, May 2nd 2019 in Rabat, that the current Moroccan tax system gives rise to challenges that require a comprehensive and profound reform with consideration for the macroeconomic balances of the country. The objective is to guarantee a sound public financial management and meet the needs of citizens and businesses that claim tax fairness and the Kingdom's development requirements.

Organization of the Third National Conference on Taxation, May 3rd and 4th 2019

30/04/2019

On the initiative of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, May 3rd and 4th 2019, the National Conference on Taxation will be held in Skhirat-Rabat.

The VAT refund issue will be resolved by the end of 2019, stated Mr. BENCHAABOUN

30/04/2019

The issue of the refund of the Value Added Tax (VAT) will be resolved by the end of the current year, stressed Tuesday, April 30th 2019 in Casablanca, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance.

Signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Moroccan Capital Market Authority

24/04/2019

In the presence of Mr. Zouhair CHORFI, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, an agreement between the Ministry and the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) was signed, Wednesday, April 24th 2019 in Rabat, by Mrs. Nezha HAYAT, President of the AMMC and Mr. Mohamed EL KHARMOUDI, Director of Administrative and General Affairs of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Meeting of the Minister with the new AMIF Bureau

15/04/2019

At the time of the election of the new governing bodies of the Association of members of the General Inspectorate of Finance (AMIF), the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, received Monday, April 15th 2019, the President, Mr. Fouzi LEKJAA as well as the other members of the Association's Bureau.

Mr. BENCHAABOUN participates in the spring meetings of the WB and the IMF

12/04/2019

During his participation in the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, held from April 10th to 14th 2019, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, met, Friday, April 12th 2019, with Mr. David MALPASS, new President of the World Bank Group.

Meeting between Mr. Benchaaboun and Mrs. Lagarde in Washington

12/04/2019

While in Washington, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, held a meeting, Friday, April 12th 2019 with Mrs. Christine LAGARDE, Managing Director of the IMF.

Closure of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group

06/04/2019

The 44th Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), held under the theme " Transformation in a changing world : the road to the SDGs", were concluded, Saturday, April 6th 2019, in Marrakech.

Official Opening Ceremony of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank

05/04/2019

The official opening ceremony of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, took part Friday, April 5th 2019 in Marrakech, with the participation of a number of Moroccan and foreign ministers and officials.

The IMF mission under Article IV of its statutes and the 1st review of the LPL Agreement

03/04/2019

Within the framework of the 2019 annual consultations under Article IV and the 1st review of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (LPL) approv​ed in December 2018, a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited our country from March 19th to April 3rd 2019.

The House of Representatives unanimously adopts the draft law on personal property security

01/04/2019

The House of Representatives unanimously adopted the draft law 18.21 relating to the personal property security, Monday, April 1st 2019, in a plenary session held during the special session convened by the Government.

Constitutive meeting of the National Committee for Financial Inclusion

01/04/2019

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance chaired, Monday, April 1st 2019, the first meeting of the National Committee for Financial Inclusion.

Morocco will host the 44th Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group

30/03/2019

Under the high patronage of HM King Mohamed VI, the Kingdom of Morocco will host in a few days the IsDB 44th annual meeting. This event, that will be taking place from April 3rd to 6th 2019 in Marrakech, should involve the participation of more than 2,000 people, including official delegations headed by the Ministers of Economy and Finance of the member countries of the IsDB, as well as international experts and representatives of the private sector and civil society.

Closure of the COM 2019 in Marrakech

26/03/2019

T​he Ministerial sessions of the 52nd Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2019) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) closed, Tuesday, March 26th 2019 in Marrakech.

Morocco believes in the potential for increasing trade in Africa

25/03/2019

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated, Monday, March 25th 2019 in Marrakech that Morocco believes in the potential for increasing trade in the African continent and co-development in a number of sectors.

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun points out that contributing to shaping the Africa of tomorrow is a key priority for Morocco

25/03/2019

"Contributing to shaping the Africa of tomorrow, a flourishing, emancipated, independent, stable and resilient Africa, is a main focus and a shared responsibility for the Kingdom of Morocco, which is persuaded of the enormous potential of our African youth and our collective capacities in Africa to try out a beneficial change for our continent." stated Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance, at the opening meeting, Monday, March 25th 2019,of the Ministerial Sessions of the 52nd Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2019) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Opening of the Ministerial Sessions of COM2019 in Marrakech

25/03/2019

The ministerial sessions of the 52nd Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2019) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) started its work, Monday, March 25th 2019 in Marrakech, under the theme "Fiscal Policy, Trade and the Private Sector in the Digital Era: A Strategy for Africa".

Participation in the Side Event on "Fintechs, Digital Identification and Financial Inclusion for the implementation of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 : The Africa We Want"

24/03/2019

As part of the work of the 52nd session of the ECA Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development held in Marrakesh from March 20th to 26th 2019, a representative of the Morocco's Treasury and External Finances Department (DTFE) participated as a panelist in the side-event on "Fintechs, Digital Identification and Financial Inclusion for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 : The Africa We Want".

Morocco's efforts to promote tax governance are the focus of the Brussels talks between Mr. Benchaaboun and the European Commissioner for Economic Affairs

21/03/2019

Morocco's efforts in good tax governance were, Thursday, March 21st 2019 in Brussels, the focus of talks between the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, and the European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, Mr. Pierre Moscovici.

Mr. Benchaaboun presents Morocco's experience in the field of sustainable finance at a High-Level Conference in Brussels

21/03/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, highlighted on Thursday, March 21st 2019, at a High-Level Conference in Brussels, Morocco's experience in the field of sustainable finance, highly appreciated in Africa as well as in other continents, particularly in Europe and Asia.

Morocco elected to chair the COM2019 bureau

20/03/2019

Morocco was elected, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Marrakech, by acclamation, as Chair of the bureau of the 52nd Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2019) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

The 52nd Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2019)

20/03/2019

The 52nd session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2019) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) was inaugurated Wednesday, March 20 in Marrakech. The first session of this conference was reserved for the meeting of the Committee of Experts, which elected Mr. Zouhair Chorfi, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, in his inaugural session, as Chair of the COM2019 Bureau.

Opening of the 52nd Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of ECA

20/03/2019

Morocco is hosting the 52nd session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on March 20-26, 2019 in Marrakech.

An Agreement on Economic and Technical cooperation amounting to 100 million yuans signed between Morocco and China

19/03/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance,Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, and His Excellency, Mr. LI Li, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of People's Republic of China in Morocco, signed, Tuesday, March 19th 2019 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, an Agreement on Economic and Technical cooperation amounting to 100 million yuan.

Morocco will host, from March 20th to 26th 2019, the 52nd meeting of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

18/03/2019

The Kingdom of Morocco will host from March 20th to 26th 2019 in Marrakech, the 52nd meeting of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

Information notice to Business angel networks

15/03/2019

As part of the efforts of the Ministry of Economy and Finance to promote the financing of start ups and innovative young businesses, the Treasury and External Finances’ Department (DTFE), with the support of the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) initiated a project on the institutional support for business angel activities in Morocco. As such, several initiatives were carried out including the launching of a diagnostic study of the activities of business angels in Morocco and providing capacity-building workshops of Business Angels.

Signing of a loan agreement to support development policies for financial inclusion and digital economy

14/03/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance and Mrs. Marie Françoise Marie-Nelly, Director of Operations, Maghreb Department, Middle East and North African Regional Office at the World Bank, signed, Tuesday March 14th 2019, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, a loan agreemnt totalling about $700 million to support development policies for financial inclusion and digital economy.

Annual ranking of Intermediary Banks in Treasury Securities, most active on the treasury bill market for the year 2018

13/03/2019

In line with the Treasury Department- Intermediary Banks in Treasury Securities agreement, the Treasury and External Finance Department shall publish the annual ranking of the three most active Intermediary Banks in Treasury Securities on the Treasury bill market.

The Minister of Economy and Finance chaired the ceremony to celebrate the International Women's Day 2019

08/03/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, chaired, March 8th 2019 at the International Conference Centre, Mohammed VI in Skhirat, the ceremony held to honour women from the Ministry at the International Women's Day.

On the value added tax

04/03/2019

​​The G​eneral Directorate of Taxation published on its page on facebook and on its Instagram and Twitter accounts as well as its youtube channel a video on the value added tax.

Presentation workshop of the technical features of the sukuk certificates of financing, investment and investment portfolio

01/03/2019

The Directorate of Treasury and External Finance, supported by the World Bank, held, Wednesday February 27th 2019 in Rabat a workshop presenting the technical features of the sukuk certificates of financing, investment and investment portfolio.

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun takes part in the second meeting on (PPP), held by the (IDB)

28/02/2019

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part, in Rabat, Tuesday, 28th February 2019, in the second forum on Public-private Partnerships (PPP), held by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), jointly with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, under the theme : « making joint efforts for joint goals »

Conference : Morocco-China relations in the light of the geopolitic and geoeconomic global changes

27/02/2019

As part of the round (debate) initiated to review , inter alia, certain key matters with a significant impact on Morocco’s regional and international economic positionning, the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forcasts (DEPF), in collaboration with the Policy Center for the New South, held, Tuesday February 27th 2019 at 02h30 p.m in the amphitheatre of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, a panel discussion on the theme : « Morocco-China relations in the light of the geopolitic and geoeconomic global changes ».

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN chairs the closing ceremony of the twinning project on support for the Directorate-General for Taxation

26/02/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Tuesday February 26th 2019 in Skhirat, the closing seminar on support for the Directorate-General for Taxation (DGI) in order to improve its performance and its relations with taxpayers within the framework of the partnership between Morocco and the European Union (UE).

Holding of the 33rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central Guarantee Fund

20/02/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired the 33rd meeting of the Central Guarantee Fund’s (CCG) Board of Directors, Wednesday, February 20th in Rabat. This meeting focused mainly on reviewing the activity of the 2018 financial year and establishing the objectives for the financial year 2019 in addition to the steps to achieve them.

Launching of the new product range of the Central Guarantee Fund (CCG)

20/02/2019

Mr. Mohammed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance chaired, on the sidelines of the 33rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central Guarantee Fund (CCG), the launching ceremony of the new CCG product range intended for Moroccan MSMEs, on Wednesday, February 20th 2019 at the headquarters of the Ministry.

Visit of a high level delegation of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund: Preparations for the 2021 Annual Meetings

15/02/2019

Within the framework of the organization of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, which will be held in October 2021 in Marrakech, a high-level delegation led by Mrs. Yvonne Tsikata, Secretary General and Vice-President of the World Bank and Mr. Jianhai Lin, Secretary General of the International Monetary Fund, visited Morocco, February 14th and 15th 2019

Mr. Benchaaboun participates in the inaugural meeting of the "VSB Forum”

13/02/2019

​ Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance took part in Casablanca, Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in the inaugural meeting of the "Very Small Businesses (VSB) Forum ", organized under the theme "What concrete measures to strengthen and structure VSBs in Morocco". This forum brings together more than 600 ecosystem players, all driven by the will to help very small businesses, self-entrepreneurs, startups and project leaders to meet the challenges they face for a better future.

Signing of a loan agreement of $ 96.6 million to fund the Results-Oriented Program for Improving Access to Employment

12/02/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance proceeded on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Rabat, along with Mrs. Leila FARAH MOKADDEM, Resident Representative of the African Development Bank National Office in Morocco, to the signing of a loan agreement of 96.6 million dollars (about 923 million dirhams) to finance the Results-Based Program for Improving Access to Employment (PARAAE).

Appointment of the new Managing Director of the “ITHMAR AL MAWARID” Fund

08/02/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, chaired on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the headquarters of the Ministry, the handover ceremony between Mr. Tarik SENHAJI and Mr. Obaïd AMRANE, appointed during of the Council of Ministers held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Marrakech, as Managing Director of the ITHMAR AL MAWARID Company.

Appointment of the new President of the Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development

08/02/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, chaired, Friday, February 8, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the headquarters of the Ministry, the handover ceremony between Mr. Abdelouahed KABBAJ and Mrs. Dounia TAARJI, appointed during the Council of Ministers held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Marrakech, as President of the Executive Board of the Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development.

Signing Ceremony of two Moroccan-German Financial Cooperation Agreements

05/02/2019

​​Mr. Mohammed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Götz SCHMIDT-BREMME, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Rabat signed, Tuesday, February 5th 2019, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance two Financial Cooperation Agreements amounting to € 330.5 million as loans and grants.

The Minister meets with Mrs. Nadia CALVIÑO SANTAMARIA, Spanish Minister of Economy and Enterprise

01/02/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, met, Friday, February 1st 2019, Mrs. Nadia CALVIÑO SANTAMARIA, Minister of Economy and Enterprise at the headquarters of her department in Madrid.

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun presents the project of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion to the government council

31/01/2019

Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance, stressed, Thursday, January 31st 2019 in Rabat, the interest of the Moroccan government in the reforms of the financial and banking sector, taking into account the role of this sector in mobilizing resources and financing various economic activities.

Signature of the agreement between the UN and Morocco on the organization of the 52nd meeting of the (ECA) Conference of Ministers

30/01/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, headed the signing ceremony of the Host Country Agreement of the 52nd meeting of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Economic Commission of the United Nations for Africa (ECA).

The DGI publishes the circular note on the tax provisions of the Finance Act for the year 2019

25/01/2019

The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) published, Thursday, january 24th 2019, a circular note on the tax provisions introduced by the Finance Act 2019. Giving a review of the tax provisions of the Finance Act No. 80-18 for the financial year 2019, the Circular Note No. 729 includes three sections.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance considers the drafting of a framework law on taxation

21/01/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated Monday, January 21st 2019 in Rabat, that his department is considering the development of a framework law on taxation in line with the Finance Law and providing a clear vision to achieve the objectives set in the field of taxation.

The Bill 91.18 on the transfer of public companies to the private sector approved by the House of Representatives at second reading

21/01/2019

The Committee on Finance and Economic Development in the House of Representatives approved at second reading, Monday, January 21st 2019, the Bill No. 91.18 amending and supplementing the Law No. 39.89 allowing the transfer of public enterprises to the private sector.

Mr. BENCHAABOUN presents the Bill on the organization of the customs agent profession

21/01/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented to the House of Representatives, Monday, January 21st 2019, the Bill n ° 19-18 on the organization of the customs agent profession, which seeks to determine their rights and obligations in the context of a national and international environment characterized by free trade and increase in risks.

The promotion of economic relations at the core of an interview in Paris between Mr. BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance and his French counterpart

18/01/2019

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, had a meeting, Friday, January 18th 2019 in Paris, with his French counterpart, Mr. Bruno Le Maire, in which both officials stressed the need to give a new impetus to economic relations between the two countries.

Meeting of the Minister of Economy and Finance with Mrs. Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

17/01/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Thursday 17th January 2019 at the headquarters of his Department, Mrs. Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

The signing of the Minutes concluded the dialogue meeting between the Ministry and the national coordination of the most representative professional organizations

15/01/2019

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) and the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes (ADII) signed, in Rabat, Tuesday, January 15th 2019, under the supervision of Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, the Minutes concluding ...

Mr Mohamed BENCHAABOUN states that shopkeeper and craftsmen subject to the flat-rate system are exempted from billing

14/01/2019

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance announced in Rabat, Monday, January 14th 2019, that shopkeepers and craftsmen subject to the flat-rate system are exempted from billing under tax law. Responding to a question in the House of ...

DGI : the interpretations relayed on the computer billing system «are entirely unfounded»

08/01/2019

The interpretations and clarifications provided by the media on the computer billing system « have no grounds » and « reflect a misunderstanding of the new provisions of the Finance Act 2018 », stated Tuesday the Directorate-General ...

Simplification of administrative formalities for passports: the Launch of the electronic passport stamp

31/12/2018

In the framework of the simplification of administrative procedures for citizens, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Economy and Finance announce that the passport stamp will be dematerialized as of  January 1st 2019. The ...

Deletion for all schemes of the physical deposit of the declaration and the enclosed documents as from January 1st 2019

31/12/2018

As part of its strategic project for the dematerialization of customs procedures to establish a paperless customs clearance, economic operators are informed that the customs and tax administration (ADII) decided to remove, for all schemes, the ...

Tax amnesty : the TGR offices are open, December 29th and 30th 2018 from 9h00 to 15h30

26/12/2018

​The General Treasury of the Kingdom « TGR » informs taxpayers in general that the treasuries’ regional, prefectorial and provincial offices as well as tax collecting authorities offices all over the country, will be open, Saturday and Sunday ...

Organization of three national conferences on taxation

25/12/2018

The Ministry of Economy and Finance will hold, May 3rd and 4th 2019 the national meetings on taxation in Skhirat- Rabat. This event should be a contribution to set out the framework for a more effective, competitive, balanced and transparent tax ...

The House of Representatives adopts at second reading the PLF 2019

18/12/2018

The House of Representatives adopted by majority vote, at second reading, in a plenary session, Tuesday December 18th 2018, the Finance Bill 2019. During this session, the Bill was approved by 158 votes in favour, 66 against and no abstentions. ...

The International Conference on Networks of the Institutes of Public Finance of Africa is holding its third meeting in Tunis

18/12/2018

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Morocco held the 3rd edition of the conference on Institutes of Public Finance of Africa (CIFPA) which is held in Tunis from December 17th to 19th 2018 under the theme "Role of Finance Institutes in ...

Holding of the 6th session of the Board of Directors of the Moroccan Retirement Fund

17/12/2018

​Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, headed, December 17th 2018, on behalf of the Head of Government, the sixth session of the Board of Directors of the Moroccan Retirement Fund « CMR » under the sixth term.Were present during ...

The House of Councilors adopts with a majority the PLF 2019

12/12/2018

​​The House of Councilors adopted, in a plenary session, the majority of the Finance Bill 2019 as a whole. ​During this session, 42 councilors voted for the Bill, 22 against, while 4 members abstained.

House of Advisors Adopts First Part of 2019 Finance Bill

12/12/2018

The House of Advisors (upper House) adopted, Wednesday december 12th 2018 in a plenary session, by a majority vote the 2019 Finance Bill. During this session, 42 MPs voted for the 2019 Finance Bill and 22 rejected it, while four MPs abstained.

BENCHAABOUN takes part in the 10th meeting of the National Committee for Business Environment

07/12/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance participated in Rabat, Friday, December 7th 2018, at the 10th meeting of the National Committee for Business Environment (CNEA).The promotion of investment relies upon a good public-private ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance takes part in the High Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the middle-income Countries

05/12/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated, Tuesday December 4th 2018 in New York, in the work of the high level meeting on middle-income countries (MICs), that the United Nations General Assembly organized on the needs ...

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of the House of Councillors adopts the first part of the Finance Bill 2019

02/12/2018

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of the House of Councillors adopted the first part of the Finance Bill 2019 as amended with 9 votes, against 5 and one abstention.

Mr. Benchaaboun presents the Budget Bill of the MEF to the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee

01/12/2018

Mr. Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance, presents this Saturday December 1st 2018, the Budget Bill of his department to the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committe of the House of Councillors.  

Meeting of the Minister with Mr. Emil KARANIKOLOV, the Bulgarian Minister of Economy

29/11/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance received, Thursday, November 29th 2018 at the headquarters of his Department, Mr. Emil KARANIKOLOV, the Bulgarian Minister of Economy, on the sidelines of the official visit to Morocco of Mr. ...

Cancellation of penalties, fines, surcharges and recovery costs

28/11/2018

The Directorate General of Taxes informs taxpayers that the Finance Act for the year 2018 provided for the complete or partial cancellation of penalties, fines, surcharges and recovery costs related to taxes, duties and collecting taxes before, ...

Adoption of the Settlement Act for the budget year 2016 by the Public Finances Control Committee - First House of Parliament

27/11/2018

Following the reviewing of the Settlement Bill N°26.18 for the budget year 2016, by the members of the Finance Control Committee of the First House of Parliament and its discussion, Tuesday November 27th 2018, in the presence of Mr. Benchaaboun, Minister of Economy and Finance, the Bill was adopted by a majority.

The PLF 2019 being discussed at the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of the House of Councilors

22/11/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Thursday, November 22nd 2018 in Rabat, the provisions of the Finance Bill 2019, before the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of the House of Councilors. It ...

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN heads a Moroccan delegation to Algeria to participate in the 3rd Ministerial meeting "Finance and Investment" of the 5+5 Dialogue

18/11/2018

A Moroccan delegation, led by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, participated Sunday, November 18th 2018 in Algeria, in the 3rd Ministerial meeting "Finance and Investment" of the 5+5 Dialogue. Mr. BENCHAABOUN ...

The House of Representatives adopts by a majority of its members the Finance Bill 2019

16/11/2018

The House of Representatives adopts by a majority of its members the Finance Bill 2019 (PLF 2019), during a plenary session held Friday November 16th 2018. The Finance Bill was approved by 189 members and trejected by 93 others. Earlier today, the ...

The first part of the PLF 2019 was approved by the first house of parliament

15/11/2018

The first house of parliament approved in plenary session, Thursday evening, the first part of the Finance Bill 2019. 188 voted for, 102 against and 0 with abstention.bb

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN presents the sectoral budget of the MEF for the year 2019 before the Finance and Economic Development Committee of the 1st House of Parliament

12/11/2018

The Minister presented Monday, November 12th 2018 the sectoral budget bill 2019 of the Ministry of Economy and Finance in the Finance and Economic Development Committee to the 1st House. On this occasion, the Minister presented the results and ...

Adoption in committee of the first part of the Finance Bill 2019

11/11/2018

The finance and economic development committee in the House of Representatives adopted by majority, on Sunday night the first part of the Finance Bill (PLF 2019). During this meeting, 24 members voted for the first part of the Bill and 13 ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, takes part in the Africa Investment Forum

07/11/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated , Wednesday October 7th 2018 in Johannesburg in South Africa, at the first meeting of the « Africa Investment Forum » organized by the African Bank for Development (AfDB). The ...

Capacity building workshops on green finance

01/11/2018

Within the framework of the efforts of the Ministry of Economy and Finance to promote access to green devices, and taking into account the priority needs for capacity building of the Moroccan financial sector, the Directorate of Treasury and External ...

Signing of the joint declaration of intent between the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the German Federal Ministery for Economic Cooperation and Development

30/10/2018

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit on investment, organized October 30th 2018 in Berlin, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance held bilateral meeting with Mr. Gerd MÜLLER, German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN,takes part in the G20 summit on investment

30/10/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Tuesday October 30th 2018 the Moroccan Delegation to the G20 high level conference on investment, which took palce in Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany. This meeting was chaired by ...

Steps to support SMEs and micro-businesses presented by Mrs. Fouzia ZAABOUL in the Parliament

30/10/2018

Mrs. Fouzia ZAABOUL, Director of the Treasury and External Finance under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, presented Tuesday, October 30th 2018 in Rabat at the meeting held by the majority groups in Parliament, measures to support the financing ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, presented the PLF 2019 to the media

23/10/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance reviewed the main provisions of the PLF 2019, emphasizing the « social » and « solidarity » aspects in the PLF, during the press conference held October 23rd 2018 at the headquarters of the MEF ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, presented the Finance Bill 2019 before the Parliament

22/10/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, stressed during his presentation before both Houses of Parliament, Monday October 22nd 2018, addressing social and inclusive issues of the Finance Bill 2019. The Government is ...

The Finance Bill 2019

22/10/2018

The Finance Bill for the year 2019 and the related reports in Arabic and French are available on the internet portal of the MEF. These documents focus on : The body of the Bill 2019 (Arabic version ; French version)Report ...

Second international symposium under the theme « the reconsideration of the development model in the light of the changes taking place in Morocco »

18/10/2018

Under the High Patronage of His Majesty the King Mohamed VI, May God Assist Him, the association of the members of the General Inspectorate of Finance (AMIF) organises in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Second ...

The process to facilitate the clearance formalities is continuing

18/10/2018

The simplification of procedures and the improvement of customs measures for the benefit of economic operators were always identified as priorities at the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes (ADII). The computerisation of the clearance ...

Certification of real estate appraisers of OPCI assets

16/10/2018

By Decision of the Minister of Economy and Finance dated October 09th 2018 and under the provisions of the law n ° 70-14 relating to real estate collective investment funds (OPCI) and Decree n ° 2-18-32 of chaabane 1439 (April 26th 2018) ...

Participation of Mr. BENCHAABOUN in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund

14/10/2018

During his participation in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, held from October 12th to 14th 2018 in Bali, Indonisia, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part in the regional ...

The Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF

14/10/2018

The Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were held, October 12th to 14th 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. The statement of the Kingdom of Morocco, presented during this occasion to the World Bank on behalf of ...

Officialization in Bali of the attribution of the 2021 Annual Meetings of the WB-IMF to Morocco

14/10/2018

The attribution of the 2021 annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (WB-IMF) to Morocco was formalized, Sunday, October 14th 2018, in Bali, during a signing ceremony held at the end of the assemblies of the two ...

The elaboration of the document "Restitution of the awareness caravan actions and sharing on the Organic Law regarding the Finance law"

11/10/2018

At the end of the organization of the awareness caravan actions and sharing on the Organic Law regarding the Finance law (LOF) in the capital towns of the 12 regions of the Kingdom, and in order to reinforce efforts, focus on all the achievements and ...

The General Guidelines of the Finance Bill for the year 2019 presented to the Council of Ministers, chaired by HM the King in Rabat

10/10/2018

HM King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, chaired, Wednesday, October 10th 2018, at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a Council of Ministers devoted to the presentation of the general guidelines of the 2019 Finance Bill and the adoption of two bills and ...

Participation of Morocco in the WB- IMF annual meetings in Bali

08/10/2018

Morocco takes part in the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (BM-IMF), a key event on the global financial and economic field, held from October 8th to 14th in Bali, Indonesia. International experts and government ...

The implementation of the first sovereign Sukuk certificates in Morocco

05/10/2018

The Ministry of Economy and Finance announces the realisation, today, Friday October 5th 2018, of the first sovereign Sukuk certificates in Morocco. These Sukuk certificates are Ijara certificates and amounted to 1 billion dirhams, depreciable over ...

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN chairs the signing ceremony of two agreements

03/10/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance headed, Wednesday October 3rd 2018 at the headquarters of the department, the signing ceremony of a financing agreement under the neighbourhood investment facility with an amount of 13M€ ...

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN takes part in the first edition of the Summer University of the (CGEM)

29/09/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated, Saturday September 29th 2018 in the 1st edition of the Summer University organized by the Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM)-« The General Confederation of ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance co-chairs the opening ceremony of the 12th international symposium of Public Finances

21/09/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance co-chaired Friday September 21st in Rabat, the opening ceremony of the 12th international symposium of Public Finances together with the General Treasorer of the Kingdom, Mr. Nourredine ...

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN received Mr. GHASSAN El-BABA, secretary General of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB)

20/09/2018

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, received, Thursday September 20th 2018 at the headquarters of the Ministry, the Secretary General of the (IDB),Mr. GHASSAN El-BABA, who came for a courtesy call, carrying a message of ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance helds talks with the European Commissioner in charge of the European Neighbourhood Policy

14/09/2018

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Friday September 14th 2018 in Rabat, Mr. Johannes HAHN, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negociations at the European Commission. Mr. BENCHAABOUN ...

The twelfth International Symposium on Public Finances

12/09/2018

The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in partnership with the Association for the International Foundation of Public Finances (FONDAFIP) and with the support of the French magazine of Public Finances (RFFP) organized, September 21st and 22nd 2018 at ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance speaks with World Bank Vice-President for MENA

26/08/2018

On Monday, August 27, 2018, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, Minister of Economy and Finance, received at the headquarters of his department, Mr. Ferid BELHAJ, World Bank Vice-President for MENA. This meeting was an opportunity for the Minister to review, ...

M. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN takes up his new position as Minister of Economy and Finance

24/08/2018

The handover of power between Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN, who was appointed on August 20th, 2018 by HM King Mohammed VI as Minister of Economy and Finance, and his predecessor Abdelkader Amara, in his capacity as Acting Minister since August 2nd, 2018, ...

Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN appointed Head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

20/08/2018

HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, received on Monday, August 20th, 2018 at the Royal Palace in Rabat, Mr. Mohamed BENCHAABOUN who was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance in accordance with the provisions of the Article 47 of the ...

Automobile : Signature of an investment agreement between Morocco and the Citic Dicastal Chinese Group for the production of aluminium rims

25/07/2018

Morocco and the Citic Dicastal Chinese Group signed, in Rabat, Thursday, July 26th 2018, an investment agreement for the achievement of an industrial program on the production of aluminium rims, for an investment of 350 millions euros and generating ...

Growth revised upwards to 3.6% in 2018 thanks to the good performance of the non-agricultural sectors and a successful harvest

19/07/2018

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, announced Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Government Council in Rabat, the upward revision from 3,2% to 3,6 of growth forecasts for the year 2018, thanks to the good performance of non ...

Launching of the new web site of the Directorate of studies and Financial Forcasts

17/07/2018

The Directorate of Studies and Financial Forcasts (DEPF), of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, is pleased to announce that its new Website is now available via URL link below :http://depf.finances.gov.ma.This new site, developed ...

Mr. BOUSSAID presents the framework of the preparation of the PLF 2019 before the government Council

13/07/2018

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, presented the framework of the preparation of the Finance Bill 2019 (PLF) before the government Council which met Thursday, July 12th 2018 in Rabat. According to Mr. BOUSSAID, The year 2019 ...

Meeting MEF/CGEM : "Business climate and payment deadlines"

10/07/2018

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Salaheddine MEZOUAR, President of the CGEM (the General Confederation of Moroccan Companies), have co-chaired, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the headquarters of the Ministry, a ...

Launching of twinning : capacity building within the framework of the implementation of the organic law relating to the finance law

09/07/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, headed Monday July 9th 2018 at the headquarters of the Ministry the meeting of the launching of the institutional twinning « capacity building within the framework of the implementation of the ...

Innovative entrepreneurship and support for startups funding at the core of a Casablanca meeting

02/07/2018

Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part in Casablanca, Friday June 29th 2018, in the meeting under the theme » Innov Invest Day », at the initiative of the Central Guarantee Fund (CCG), devoted to entrepreneurship, innovation ...

Dematerialisation and facilitation : new on line tax certificates starts as of June 29th 2018

29/06/2018

As part of the strategy for extending the use of electronic procedures and with a view to facilitate and simplify tax procedures to taxpayers, the Tax General Directorate launched new on line tax certificates concerning procurement for tax free, ...

Participation of DEPF at the 10th plenary session of the OECD intiative on global value chains

28/06/2018

The Directorate of Studies and Financial Forcasts in the Ministry of Economy and Finance, represented by its Director, Mr. Mounssif Aderkaoui, took part in the 10th plenary session of the OECD initiative on global value chains, held in Paris from ...

Public portfolio : a relative control of increased level of debt in 2017

26/06/2018

Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated, Tuesday June 26th 2018 in Rabat, before the committee of control of public finances in the House of Representatives on the report of the court of auditors entitled : « Public ...

Macro-economic Seminar Moroccan-French, DEPF- DG-Trésor France

21/06/2018

Within the framework of the strengthening of cooperation between the Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance and France Expertise, the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forcasts (DEPF), in partnership with the Directorate General of Treasury (DG ...

Dematerialisation and facilitation : three new tax on- line certificates

21/06/2018

Pursuing the dematerialisation of procedures   with a view to facilitate and simplify taxpayers fiscal procedures, the Moroccan General tax Directorate developed three new on- line certificates… These teleservices, available to ...

Signing of a loan agreement with the AfDB amounting to €200 million

08/06/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Friday June 8th 2018 in Rabat, the signing ceremony of a loan agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) amounting to €200 million ( around MAD 2.2 billion), to fund the support ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the President of the Flemish Parliament

01/06/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Thursday June 1st 2018 in Rabat, Mr. Jan Peter PEUMANS, President of the Flemish parliament. During this meeting, both senior officials stressed the excellence of relations between ...

Meeting in Rabat between Mr. BOUSSAID and the British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for international Trade

01/06/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Thursday June 1st , 2018 in Rabat, Mr. GRAHAM Stuart MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Trade. Meetings were held on cooperation between the two countries and ...

Addis Ababa: Morocco unanimously designated to host the UN Conference of African Ministers of Finance

16/05/2018

The Kingdom of Morocco was selected unanimously and by acclamation to hold the next Ministerial Conference of the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The Finance African Ministers , meeting at the Commission's headquarters in ...

The Customs and Excise Administration (ADII) and the Renault Maroc Group seal their partnership by signing an agreement and a memorandum of understanding

14/05/2018

By making support for large-scale projects and foreign investments in Morocco a priority, Customs seeks to build a lasting and constructive partnership with foreign companies established in Morocco in order to provide them with quality support and ...

Participation of the Minister of Economy and Finance in the 51st session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

14/05/2018

M. Mohammed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance participated in Addis Ababa, on Monday 14 May 2018 at the 51st session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the United Nations Economic ...

Compendium of financing and support instruments for very small, small and medium-sized enterprises

13/05/2018

Within the framework of the actions undertaken to promote the financial inclusion of very small, small and medium-sized enterprises, self-employed entrepreneurs (AEs) and micro-entrepreneurs, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Department of ...

Signing of a partnership agreement between the MEF and the Malagasy Ministry of Finance and Budget

10/05/2018

The MEF Secretary General, accompanied by the Director of Administrative and General affairs, received the morning of 10 Mai 2018 a senior delegation from the Ministry of Finance and Budget of the Republic of Madagascar, headed by the Director of ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance at “Bawabate al-Khaleej” Seminar

08/05/2018

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part in the "Bawabate al-Khaleej" Seminar, which opened on Tuesday 8th May 2018 in Manama. During this meeting, Mr. BOUSSAID asserted that the economic diversification policy that ...

Meeting on the electronic exchange of documents and data between the Judicial Office of the Kingdom and its partners.

08/05/2018

The Judicial Office of the Kingdom (AJR) organized, on Tuesday 8th May 2018 in Rabat, in collaboration with the Department of Administrative and General Affairs, a meeting under the theme "Electronic exchange of documents and data between the ...

Signature of a partnership agreement between Customs and Tangier Med Port Authority

26/04/2018

​A partnership agreement was signed, on Thursday 26th April 2018 in Tangiers, between the Director General of the Customs and Excise Administration (ADII), Mr Nabyl LAKHDAR, and the President of Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA), Mr Fouad BRINI.This ...

M. BOUSSAID reaffirmed in Paris Morocco's unfailing, continuous and proactive commitment to combating terrorism and its financing

26/04/2018

M. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part on Thursday 26th April 2018, in Paris, in the international conference to fight against the financing of terrorism. At that meeting, Morocco reaffirmed its unwavering, continuous and ...

Morocco officially designated to host the 2021 WBG and IMF Annual Meetings

24/04/2018

The Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are the major annual event of international finance and an opportunity to discuss the current situation in the world, the development and financing of ...

Launching ceremony of the twinning Morocco - EU "Strengthening the Gender Responsive Budgeting Process"

20/04/2018

Within the framework of the implementation of the Programme "Réussir le Statut Avancé" which is part of the partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the European Union, Mr. Zouhair Chorfi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy ...

Damane Assakane Fund’s Monitoring Committee meeting of April 17th, 2018

17/04/2018

The monitoring committee of the mortgage insurance fund for access to housing “DAMANE ASSAKANE” held its eighth meeting, Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance under the chairmanship of the Department of ...

The 32nd meeting of the Central Guarantee Fund’s (CCG) board of directors

13/04/2018

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, presided Friday, April 13th, 2018 the 32nd meeting of the Central Guarantee Fund’s (CCG) board of directors. This meeting was dedicated to reviewing 2017’s activity and fixating goals and ...

43rd Meeting of the Board of Governors of the IDB Group

05/04/2018

Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance, made a visit to Tunisia to take part in the 43rd meeting of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank Group held from April 3rd to 5th 2018. The Moroccan delegation accompanying Mr ...

Discussion workshop: “Are middle classes emerging in Africa?”

05/04/2018

The Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Department of Economic Studies and Financial Forecast organized on Thursday, April 5th, 2018 a discussion workshop on the theme: “Are middle classes emerging in Africa?” in partnership with the French ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance at the 43rd Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

04/04/2018

​Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, declared at the opening of the 43rd annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Tunis on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, that Morocco occupies the sixth position in terms of IDB financing, ...

Digital transformation offers new opportunities in the insurance sector

04/04/2018

At the opening session of the fifth edition of the "Casablanca Rendezvous of Insurance" (Rendez-vous de Casablanca de l'Assurance) held on April 4, 2018, Mr. Nouaman Al Aissami, Deputy Director at the Treasury and External Finance ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance presides the Moroccan delegation to the Morocco-British Forum on Trade and Investment

27/03/2018

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, headed an important Moroccan delegation in the “Moroccan-British Forum on Trade and Investment” held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in London. Organized on the initiative of the Moroccan ...

First meeting of the capital markets committee of March 19, 2018

19/03/2018

On Monday, March 19, 2018, Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presided the first meeting of the Capital Markets Committee (CMC) at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.This meeting was attended by the following, ...

Mr Mohammed Boussaid in Washington to promote Morocco's candidacy to host the 2021 edition of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings

14/03/2018

A Moroccan delegation, led by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr Mohamed Boussaid, visited on March 13-14, 2018 the headquarters of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington to promote Morocco's candadacy to ...

Meeting of the Minister of Economy and Finance with his Malian counterpart

08/03/2018

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, met his Malian counterpart, Mr. Boubou Cissé, as part of the business visit of a delegation presided by the Malian Prime Minister to Morocco. In a press statement, ...

The Ministry of Economy and Finance participates in a special meeting at the head office of the (ADB) in Abidjan

06/03/2018

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, accompanied by Mrs. Faouzia ZAABOUL, Director of Treasury and External Finances, took part, Tuesday, March 6th ​​​2018, in a special meeting that Mr. Akinwumi A. ADESINA, President of ...

Mr. BOUSSAID takes part in the signature of agreements on the development plans of the (CCIS)

05/03/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated, Monday, March 5th 2018 in Rabat in the signing of agreements on the development plans of the chambers of commerce, industry and services (CCIS), as well as their Federation, with a ...

A workshop on the theme « development issues and challenges facing middle-income countries : focus on Morocco »

01/03/2018

​​The Direction of Studies and Financial Forcasts (DEPF) held, March 1st 2018, in partnership with the OCP Policy Center, a workshop on the theme : « development issues and challenges facing middle-income countries : focus on Morocco ». ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance believes that the commitments set out in the program "Tangier-Metropolis" have been achieved and even exceeded

21/02/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated, Wednesday, February 21st 2018, in a meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior in Rabat, devoted to the discussion of the progress and the assessement of ...

Meeting of the Minister of Economy and Finance with the President of the (EBRD)

20/02/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID,Minister of Economy and Finance, received Thursday February 20th 2018 in Rabat, Mr. Suma CHAKRABARTI, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and this during his official visit to Morocco.The ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance makes a statement on the GRB in the House of Representatives

13/02/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated, Tuesday February 13th 2018 in Rabat, during a study meeting in the House of Representatives devoted to the Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB), that the GRB is a key tool to achieve equity ...

Visit of a delegation of the republic of GHANA

12/02/2018

The secretary General of the MEF, accompanied by the Director General of Administrative and General affairs, received February 12th 2018 a delegation of the Republic of GHANA, headed by M. Yaw Osafo Marfo , Senior Minister at the Presidency in ...

Annual ranking of the most active Treasury securities intermediary banks (IVT) in the Treasury bill market for the year 2017

12/02/2018

In accordance with the provisions of the agreement : the Treasury department-IVT Banks, the Treasury and External Finances Department publishes the annual ranking of the three most active IVT banks in the Treasury bill market. This ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance in the 3rd Public Finances Forum in the Arab Countries in Dubai

11/02/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated, Sunday, February 11th 2018 in Dubai during his participation in the 3rd Public Finances Forum in the Arab Countries, that the reforms in which Morocco is committed , in various fields, ...

Statement by the International Monetary Fund, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and the Arab Monetary Fund at the end of the conference on promoting growth, employment and inclusion in the Arab world

30/01/2018

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) and the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) made today the following statement in Marrakech at the end of the conference entitled "Opportunities for all: ...

The policy of diversification of sources of growth and sectoral activities in Morocco would reduce external shocks

30/01/2018

The policy of diversification of sources of growth and sectoral activities in Morocco would reduce external shocks and create job opportunities, said Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Marrakech, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID. ...

Official opening of the conference on growth, employment and inclusion in the Arab world in Marrakech

30/01/2018

The opening session of the high-level conference under the theme "Opportunities for all: Growth, employment and inclusion in the Arab world", took place on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Marrakech in the presence of the Head of Government ...

High-Level Conference in Marrakesh: The Macroeconomic Framework and Sector Strategies Presented to the Media

29/01/2018

On the sidelines of the high-level conference held on 29 and 30 January 2018 in Marrakech under the theme "Opportunity for all: growth, employment and inclusion in the Arab world", the Ministry of Economy and Finance organized for the ...

Mr. BOUSSAID believes that unemployment among young graduates in particular is one of the major challenges in the MENA region

29/01/2018

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance said, Monday, January 29, 2018 in Marrakech, that the integration of young people and women of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the labor market will be in the heart of the high-level ...

Meeting of Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance with Mr. Pierre Heilbronn, Vice-President of the « EBRD »

24/01/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Wednesday January 24th 2018, at the headquarters of his department, Mr. Pierre Heilbronn, Vice-President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development « EBRD » in charge of ...

The "CCG" launches a web site devoted to the "Innov Invest Fund"

23/01/2018

The CCG « Central Guarantee Fund » strengthens its commitments towards startups and  innovative project developers with the launching of a new web site entirely dedicated to the "Innov Invest Fund" (IIF) for financing ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the Wali of Bank Al Maghrib hold a press conference on the new exchange rate regime

18/01/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Abdellatif JOUAHRI, Wali of Bank Al-Maghrib, gave, Thursday, January 18th 2018 in Rabat, a press conference on the new exchange rate regime adopted, Monday, January 15th, 2018. ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance speaks in the parliament on the reform of the exchange rate regime

18/01/2018

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Abdellatif JOUAHRI, Wali of Bank Al-Maghrib, held, Wednesday January 18th 2018, a joint meeting of the Committee of Finance and Economic Development in the House of Representatives and ...

Transition to a more flexible exchange rate system

12/01/2018

The Ministry of Economy and Finance, after obtaining the assent of Bank Al-Maghrib, decided to adopt , from Monday, January 15th 2018, a new exchange regime in which the parity of the dirham is determined within a band of fluctuation of ± 2.5 ...

The Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes was awarded the «E-mtiaz d'Encouragement» Prize

26/12/2017

The Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes (ADII) won the «E-mtiaz d'Encouragement» award of the «E-contenu» set, during the 11th national award of e-government « E-mtiaz 2017 », held by the Ministry of the Reform of Government Administration ...

Signing ceremony of the financial protocol between the Moroccan Government and the French Government for the financing of the acquisition of locomotives by the (ONCF)

22/12/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Jean-François GIRAULT, Ambassador of France in Morocco, signed, December 22nd 2017 the financial protocol between the Moroccan Government and the French Government on a loan amounting ...

Signing of a loan agreement for the support of the Grand- Casablanca development Plan

21/12/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, headed, Thursday December 21st 2017 in Rabat, the signing ceremony of a loan agreement of the World Bank amounting to 172 million euros, for the support of the Grand- Casablanca development Plan ...

A loan agreement for the financing of the strengthening program of value chains in the agricultural food sector

21/12/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Aziz AKHANOUCH, Minister for Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, were present, Thursday December 21st 2017 in Rabat, at the signature of a loan ...

A loan agreement for the financing of the strengthening program of value chains in the agricultural food sector

21/12/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Aziz AKHANOUCH, Minister for Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, were present, Thursday December 21st 2017 in Rabat, at the signature of a loan ...

Launch of the mobile application " Property Prices Framework"

18/12/2017

As part of its commitment to provide a service of quality and proximity, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has just launched a mobile application called "Property Prices Framework ", which enables you to access reference prices ...

Signing of a framework agreement between the (CE-BSG) and the Ministry of the Interior - Directorate General of Local Authorities: "Integration of the gender approach in territorial planning and budget programming"

15/12/2017

Within the framework of the exchange of expertise and good practices in the field of Gender responsive Budgeting (BSG) at the national level, Mr. Khalid Safir Wali, Director General of Local Authorities (DGCL), Ministry of the Interior and Mrs. ...

Adoption of the (PLF) 2018 by the House of Representatives

13/12/2017

The Finance Bill (PLF) 2018 was adopted, Wednesday, December 13th 2017, by the House of Representatives with 171 votes in favour, 63 against and 15 abstentions.

Signing Ceremony of a Morocco-EU Twinning Contract "Strengthening the Gender Responsive Budgeting Process"

13/12/2017

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mrs. Claudia WIEDEY, Ambassador Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Morocco, signed, Wednesday, December 13th , 2017 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and ...

The Finance Bill 2018 adopted by the House of Councilors

12/12/2017

The Finance Bill (PLF) 2018 was adopted, Monday December 11th 2017, in plenary session in the House of Councilors with 47 votes in favour, 22 against and 16 abstentions.

The Minister of Economy and Finance participates in the launching ceremony of 26 industrial investments in the automotive sector

11/12/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated Monday, December 11th, 2017 in Casablanca, in the signing ceremony of five documents relating to the launch of 26 industrial investments in the automotive sector. This event was ...

The agreement between the Moroccan Government and the "BYD Auto Industry" group confirms the success of the industrial acceleration strategy

09/12/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated that the planning of achieving an ecosystem electric transport in Morocco by "BYD Auto Industry" group confirms the competitiveness of the Kingdom and its attractiveness to ...

Participation of the MEF in the 1st Moroccan Sustainable Insurance Day 2017, under the theme "The role of insurance industry in sustainable development"

06/12/2017

Mr. Zouheir CHORFI, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, gave, on behalf of the Minister, the opening speech of the 1st Moroccan Sustainable Insurance Day 2017 held on Wednesday, December 6th 2017 in Rabat. This conference, ...

The (PLF) 2018 adopted by the committee in charge of Finance in the House of Councilors

06/12/2017

The Finance Bill (PLF) 2018 was adopted Wednesday, December 6th 2017, by the members of the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under the House of Councilors with 8 votes in favour, 1 against and 3 abstentions.

Organization of a seminar on the lunch of a new Knowledge Management platform concerning Gender-Responsive Budgeting (BSG)

05/12/2017

Within the framework of producing and sharing knowledge, the Centre of excellence for the (BSG), in collaboration with the Directorate of Administrative and General Affairs, organized, Tuesday, December 5th 2017, a seminar on the launch of a new ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance presents the MEF’s sector budget for the year 2018 before the Finance committee of the House of Councilors

29/11/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Wednesday, November 29th 2017 at 15h00. before the members of the Committee of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the House of Councilors, the sector finance bill of the ...

The (PLF) presented before the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the House of councilors

23/11/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Wednesday, November 22nd 2017, before the members of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development under the House of Councilors, the Finance Bill (PLF) 2018. In his ...

The 2nd edition of the international conference of public finances institutions of Africa begins its work in Marrakech

22/11/2017

The Kingdom of Morocco hosts from November 21st to 23rd 2017 in Marrakech, the 2nd edition of the international conference of public finances institutions of Africa under the theme: "the new governance of Public Finances: towards new ...

Forum on “New Venture Finance in the Arab World”

20/11/2017

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for ...

The House of Representatives approves by a majority vote the Finance Bill 2018

17/11/2017

The House of Representatives approved by a majority vote the Finance Bill 2018, on Friday, November 17th 2017 in plenary session. The Finance Bill 2018 was approved by 180 votes in favour, 53 against and 29 abstentions.

Adoption in Committee on Finance and Economic Development of the PLF 2018

17/11/2017

The Committee on Finance and Economic Development at the House of Representatives adopted by a majority vote, on Friday morning, November 17th 2017, the Finance Bill 2018 (PLF 2018). First of all, the committee adopted the second part of the PLF ...

Organization of a high level forum under the theme: "New Venture Finance in the Arab World – Accelerating Arab Startups", November, 20th-21st 2017

16/11/2017

The  Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance- Treasury and External Finances Department (MEF), the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), the  Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), on behalf ...

The 2nd edition of the International Conference of Public Finance Institutes of Africa (CIFP 2017)

07/11/2017

The Institute of Finance, under the Directorate of Administrative and General Affairs, organizes, from November 21st to 23rd 2017 in Marrakech, in partnership with the Higher Specialization Program in Public Finance (PSSFP) of Cameroon and with the ...

New appointments within the Ministry of Economy and Finance

02/11/2017

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 92 of the Constitution, the Council of Government approved, Thursday, November 2nd 2017, proposals for appointments to senior positions in the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This includes:Mr. Zouhair CHORFI ...

Business Angels Workshop: Pilot project of institutional support to the development of business angels activity in Morocco

02/11/2017

The Directorate of Treasury and External Finance and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) organized, November 2nd 2017 a workshop concerning the presentation of the outcomes of the study on institutional support to the development of ...

Seminar under the theme : Discussion on Public-Private Partnership : “Moroccan and Turkish experiences”

31/10/2017

Mr. Abderrahmane SEMMAR,Director of Public enterprises and Privatization and Mrs. Marie-Alexandra VEILLEUX-LABORIE, Director in charge of Morocco at the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), co-headed, October 31st 2017, the opening ...

A press conference : presentation of the Finance Bill 2018 by Mr. BOUSSAID

26/10/2017

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, held, Thursday October 26th 2017 in Rabat, a press conference on the Finance Bill 2018. The presentation of the Minister focused on the three following issues : Trends in ...

The speech of the Minister of Economy and Finance when presenting the Finance Bill 2018 in a plenary session before both Chambers of Parliament

24/10/2017

The full speech of the Minister of Economy and Finance delivered during the presentation of the Finance Bill 2018 in a plenary session before both Chambers of Parliament. The speech of the ...

Presentation of the Finance Bill 2018 before both Houses of Parliament.

24/10/2017

Pursuant to Article 68 of the constitution, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Tuesday, October 24th 2017, the Finance Bill 2018 at a plenary session in parliament. All the documents and Reports accompanying ...

The Finance Bill 2018

24/10/2017

The Finance Bill for the year 2018 and the reports related to it in Arabic and French are available on the MEF internet portal.These documents focused on: The Body of the Finance Bill 2018:Arabic versionFrench versionReports and notes ...

Morocco-EU: the Launch of the twinning project "Support to the Court of Auditors"

18/10/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part, Wednesday, October 18th  2017 in Rabat, in the ceremony of the launch of the Morocco-EU Twinning project "Support to the Court of Auditors", initiated in partnership ...

The Finance Bill for the year 2018 adopted in the Government Council

17/10/2017

The government council, held Tuesday, October 17th 2017, under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Mr. Saâd-Eddine EL OTHMANI, adopted the Finance Bill (PLF) 2018, which provides for a growth rate of 3,2% and projects to keep the budget ...

Workshop on the inter-regional input-output table for Morocco: a tool for analyzing regional economic structures and interregional impact assessment

10/10/2017

The Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF) organized, October 10th ,in partnership with the (OCP)-Policy Center, a high-level workshop on the interregional input-output table for the Moroccan economy, with the technical support of Mr. ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance headed the signing ceremony of an agreement in the presence of the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

09/10/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Jean-Yves LE DRIAN, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, signed , Monday, October 09th 2017, a loan agreement of the French Development Agency (AFD) amounting to 80 million ...

Launching of the program of the SMEs logistic improvement

04/10/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, signed Wednesday, October 04th in Rabat, a partnership agreement formalizing the program for the development of the SMEs’ logistic competitiveness “PME-LOGIS”, for the benefit of about 600 SMEs, ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the director General of the (UNIDO)

03/10/2017

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Tuesday, October 3rd 2017 in Rabat, Mr. Li Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),  who is visiting Morocco, October from 02nd ...

Mr. BOUSSAID receives the Spanish Minister Delegate in charge of Trade

03/10/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, had Tuesday, October 3rd 2017 at the headquarters of the Ministry in Rabat, meetings with Mrs. Maria Luisa PONCELA GARCIA, Spanish Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Economy, Industry and ...

The participation of the center of excellence for gender responsive budgeting at the regional dialogue on the nationally determined contributions (NDC) for Africa.

29/09/2017

The Minister of Economy and Finance, through the center of excellence for gender responsive budgeting (CE-BSG), was invited to participate at the regional dialogue on the nationally determined contributions (NDC) for Africa against climate change. ...

Morocco and Italian Magneti Marelli Group signed an agreement on setting up in Tangiers a plant specializing in producing car components for an amount of 37 million euros

26/09/2017

Mohamed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance, Moulay Hafid Elallamy, Minister of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy, and Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Magneti Marelli signed, Tuesday September 26th 2017 in Rabat, an agreement concerning ...

The 11th international symposium on Public Finances “Public Finance sand State’s sovereignty”»

16/09/2017

​The Minister of Economy and Finance and the association of the international foundation for Public Finances (FODAFIP), organized, September 15th and 16th, 2017 in Rabat, with the support of the French magazine of public Finances(RFFP), the 11th ...

The 11th edition of the International Symposium on Public Finances

11/09/2017

The 11th edition of the International Symposium on Public Finances, under the theme: “Public Finances and States’ sovereignty” will be held, September 15th and 16th 2017 at the headquarters of the General treasury of the Kingdom. The theme of ...

Mr. BOUSSAID participates in the meeting of the Finance Ministers of the countries of the Compact with Africa

06/09/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part on Wednesday, September 06th 2017 in Accra, in the meeting of the Finance Ministers of the Compact with Africa (CWA). The (CWA) was launched following the conference of the ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the President of the Commission of ECOWAS

29/08/2017

​In the horizon of Morocco's membership in ECOWAS, whose agreement in principle was given on June 4, 2017 in Monrovia, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, on Tuesday 29 August 2017 in Rabat, Mr. Marcel Alain DE SOUZA, ...

Mr. BOUSSAID participates in the meetings of African Union Finance Ministers

09/08/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, went to Addis-Ababa to take part in the meetings of African Union Finance Ministers, held on 8 and 9 August 2017 at the headquarters of AU Commission. The works of these meetings mainly ...

31st meeting of the Executive Board Of Caisse Centrale de Garantie

03/08/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired the 31st meeting of the Executive Board of Caisse Centrale de Garantie (CCG) on July 28, 2017 in Rabat. This meeting was dedicated to the examination of the activity during the period ...

IMF reconfirms the eligibility of Morocco to Precautionary and Liquidity Line

01/08/2017

During its meeting held on Tuesday 1 August 2017, IMF Board of Directors reconfirmed the eligibility of Morocco to Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) following the second semester review of this line carried out by IMF services during the period ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance says 2018 will be a “decisive year” in decreasing indebtedness

31/07/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, announced that the Governmental Programme prepares the general framework for decreasing indebtedness in the horizon of 2021 and considers 2018 a “decisive year” towards this reduction. In an ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance inaugurates the first agency of UMNIA BANK '

28/07/2017

Mr Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and the President and CEO of CIH BANK, Mr Ahmed RAHHOU, chaired the official inauguration ceremony of the first UMNIA BANK agency on Friday 28 July 2017 in Rabat. On this occasion, explanations ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance expects the national economy to register a growth of 4.8% in 2017

27/07/2017

During the Government Council held on Thursday 27 July 2017 under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, gave an overview of the implementation of 2017 budget and the general framework for ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs the signing ceremony of two agreements between Morocco and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development

25/07/2017

A signing ceremony for two agreements of loan and guarantee took place on Tuesday 25 July 2017 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This is related to the financing of the second phase of the Tangier-Casablanca high-speed train ...

The reform of the exchange regime aims to accompany the opening of Morocco to the world economy

12/07/2017

In response to a question before the House of Counselors on July 11, 2017, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, affirmed that the reform of the exchange regime aims to accompany the opening of Morocco to the world economy and ...

XIVth Plenary Assembly of the National Accountancy Council (NAC)

11/07/2017

Mister Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired the Fourteenth Plenary Assembly of the National Accounting Council (NAC), held on July 11th 2017, in Rabat. This session was mainly devoted to the examination and ...

IMF Staff Completes Second Review Mission of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line for Morocco

10/07/2017

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Nicolas Blancher visited Morocco from June 29 to July 10, 2017 to conduct discussions with the Moroccan authorities on the second review under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance presided over the signing ceremony of two agreements

07/07/2017

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mohammed BOUSSAID, presided over the signing ceremony of two agreements on Friday, July 07, 2017 in Rabat: The development agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of National ...

Mr. BOUSSAID participated in the 1st National Conference on the Carbon Market

07/07/2017

On Friday, July 7, 2017, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated in the first conference on the carbon market which took place in Rabat. In his speech, the Minister said that Morocco has now become a model in the field ...

Special issue of a postage stamp commemorating the centenary of the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) and the Public Accounting of Morocco

05/07/2017

The General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) and the Barid Al-Maghrib Group have issued on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Rabat, a special postage stamp commemorating the centenary of the TGR and the public accounting of Morocco, an institution which is ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance chaired an extraordinary session of the Board of Directors of the Moroccan Pension Fund (CMR)

30/06/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired on Friday June 30, 2017, by delegation from the Head of Government, an extraordinary session of the Board of Directors of the Moroccan Pension Fund following the appointment of Mr Lotfi ...

Signing of the contractual documents related to the implementation of the project of seawater desalination for irrigation and drinking water supply in the Souss Massa region

29/06/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Aziz AKHANNOUCH, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, presided on Thursday, 29 June, 2017, in Rabat, the signing ceremony of the ...

Mr. BOUSSAID presided the signing ceremony of a loan agreement for financing the project of safeguarding Saiss irrigated plain

29/06/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Aziz AKHANNOUCH, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, and Mrs. Marie Alexandra Veilleux-Laborie, Director of the Office of the European Bank ...

Signature of a loan agreement financing the support project of the 2015-2030 National Education Strategy

22/06/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presided on Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Rabat, the signing ceremony of a loan agreement of € 80 million and a grant of € 500,000.00 for financing the support project of the 2015-2030 National ...

Signature of the agreement of Morocco‘s share capital in the Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC)

21/06/2017

​​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Zounguere SOKAMBI ARMAND GUY, Vice-President of the Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC) signed the agreement of Morocco’s equity investment in the BDEAC on Wednesday ...

Signing ceremony of the 2nd phase of the Support Project of the National Irrigation Water Saving Programme (PAPNEEI 2)

20/06/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Aziz AKHANNOUCH, Minister for Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, and Mrs. Yacine FAL, Deputy Director-General of the African Development Bank (ADB) ...

Signing ceremony: «INNOV INVEST» Fund

16/06/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, has signed, on Friday June 16 2017,  with Mr. Michael HAMAIDE, Senior Operations Officer in the Maghreb and Malta Department, Middle East and North Africa at The World Bank, a loan ...

The Center of Excellence for the Gender Responsive Budgeting (CE-BSG) organizes a meeting on the launching of the prefiguration operations concerning the integration of gender-responsiveness in the budget policies.

13/06/2017

The Center of Excellence for the Gender Responsive Budgeting (CE-BSG) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, organized, Thursday, June 13th 2017 in Rabat, a meeting on the launching of the prefiguration operations concerning the integration of ...

Participation of the Minister in the G20 conference under the theme “ investing in a common future “

11/06/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, has been in Berlin, at the head of an important delegation, in order to participate in the high level conference on partnership with Africa, organized by the G20 , June 12th and 13th under the ...

The government Council adopts 4 draft decrees on the delegation of authority to the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the application of VAT

08/06/2017

Four draft decrees related to the delegation of powers to the Ministry of Economy and Finance were adopted at the council of government, held June 8th 2017 in Rabat under the chairmanship of the head of the government. These decrees involve domestic ...

The House of Representatives approves the PLF 2017 at a second reading

05/06/2017

The House of Representatives approved, Tuesday, June 6th 2017, at a second reading the Finance Bill (PLF) 2017. This Bill was approved with 199 votes in favour, 56 against and 38 abstentions.

The Committee on Finance and Economic Development in the House of Representatives approves in second reading the PLF 2017

04/06/2017

The Committee on Finance and Economic Development in the House of Representatives approved, Monday June 5th 2017, after second reading, the Finance Bill 2017 with 24 votes in favour, 9 against and 4 abstentions. The House of Representatives will ...

The House of Councilors approves the Finance Bill 2017

01/06/2017

The House of Councilors approved, Thursday, June 1st, the Finance Bill 2017 in a plenary session devoted to the examination and voting of the second part of this Bill. The PLF was approved with 44 votes in favor, 22 against and 10 abstentions. The ...

The first part of the PLF-2017 approved by the House of Councilors

31/05/2017

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of the House of Councilors approved, Monday, May 29th by a majority of votes, the first part of the Finance Bill (PLF) 2017. This first part of the (PLF) will be discussed, Wednesday May 31st ...

The Minister launches a workshop on the Sukuks’ issuance legal framework intended for the Chariâa Commission of Participatory Finance

31/05/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, with the Secretary General of the Higher Ulemas Council, Mai 31st 2017 at the headquarters of the Ministry, the opening ceremony of the workshop on “the regulatory framework for the ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance presents the Sector Budget of the MEF for the year 2017 before the House of Councilors.

24/05/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Wednesday, May 24th 2017 before the members of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the House of Councilors, the draft sector budget of the Ministry of The ...

The CCG is awarded the "Financial Inclusion" Trophy at the African Banker Awards 2017

24/05/2017

On May 24, 2017, the (CCG) “Caisse Centrale de Garantie” was awarded the "Financial Inclusion" at the African Banker Awards 2017, organized during the annual meetings of the African Development Bank currently held in Ahmedabad in India. ...

Participation of Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID in the National seminar on Effective Public Investment organized in partnership with the (OECD)

22/05/2017

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, took part,  Tuesday, May 23rd 2017 in Rabat, in a high-level national seminar under the theme: "Efficient Public Investment: Towards inclusive and sustainable territorial ...

The 2017 Finance Bill in the House of Councilors

15/05/2017

After its adoption by the 1st House of parliament last Friday, the Finance Bill 2017 was presented, Tuesday May 16th 2017 by Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, before the Committee on Finance, Planning and economic development of ...

The Finance Bill 2017 adopted by the House of Representatives

11/05/2017

The Finance Bill for the year 2017 was adopted Friday evening, May 12th 2017 by a majority of votes: 194 in favour, 56 against and 39 abstentions. ​ This bill will be tabled at the Ho​use of Councilors level for discussion and vote from this ...

Study visit of a delegation of senior officials from the Republic of Mali to the (IGF)

11/05/2017

As part of the partnership with the control bodies of African countries, the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) received, May 8th to 12th 2017, a delegation of senior officials from the Republic of Mali for a study visit. The delegation was made ...

Participation of Mrs. FAOUZIA ZAABOUL in the 26th Annual Meeting of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

09/05/2017

Mrs. FAOUZIA ZAABOUL, Director of Treasury and External Finance in the Ministry of Economy and Finance, participated, as Alternate Governor of the Kingdom of Morocco in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in the 26th Annual ...

Participation of Mr. BOUSSAID in the 1st Economic Forum of Fes-Meknes Region

09/05/2017

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated, Wednesday, May 10th 2017 in the 1st Economic Forum of Fes-Meknes region, held under the theme "territory, businesses and economic intelligence". This event was organized ...

Grain Campaign: the Government Introduces Several actions to guarantee the right harvest conditions

08/05/2017

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID and Mr. Aziz AkHANNOUCH, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fishing, Rural Development and Water and Forests, chaired, Tuesday, May 9th 2017,the signing ceremony of the joint decision to set up ...

Presentation of the Ministry's draft Budget for the year 2017 before the Committee on Finance and Economic Development

04/05/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Friday, May 5th 2017, the guidelines of the Ministry's sector-based budget proposal for the year 2017 before the Committee on Finance and Economic Development in the House of ...

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID receives in Rabat a delegation of Directors of the World Bank Group

03/05/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, together with Mr. Aziz AKHANNOUCH, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fishing, Rural Development and Water and Forests, received, Thursday, May 4th 2017 in Rabat, a delegation made up of several ...

The Minister presents the Bill amending the import duty for common wheat and its derivatives and the House of Representatives adopts it

02/05/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented, Wednesday, May 03rd  2017, during a plenary session in the House of Representatives, the Bill 19-17 amending the right of self- Import duty for common wheat and its derivatives ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance presents the Finance Bill for the year 2017 in plenary session before both Houses of Parliament

28/04/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, made, Thursday April 27th 2017 in plenary session before the members of both Houses of Parliament, the speech on the Finance Bill (PLF) for the year 2017.​ The 2017 ...

Participation of Morocco in the meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund

23/04/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, at the head of a large delegation, participated in the meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF),held in Washington, April 21st to 23rd 2017. ​ On this occasion, ...

Participation of Morocco in the meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington

23/04/2017

During his participation in the meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Washington from April 21st to 23rd 2017, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, president of the group made up of ...

The holding of the Joint Annual Meetings of the Arab Financial Institutions, April 18th and 19th 2017

19/04/2017

Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom of Morocco is hosting the Joint Annual Meetings of the Arab Financial Institutions on April 18th and 19th 2017 in Rabat: the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, ...

Sharing and awareness Caravan on the Organic Law n° 130-13 relating to the Finance Act (LOF)

12/04/2017

The Ministry of Economy and Finance will launch, April 12th 2017 in Rabat the caravan of sharing and awareness-raising on the Organic Law n ° 130-13 regarding the Finance Act (LOF), under the theme: "Regional aspect and the ...

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID chairs the 3rd meeting on the financial information in Morocco

06/04/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Thursday, April 6th 2017 in Casablanca, the 3rd meeting on the financial information in Morocco under the theme: "Alternative Financial Tools".​ This meeting, attended by ...

The reappointment of Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID as Minister of Economy and Finance

05/04/2017

His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, May God glorify Him, accompanied by the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, appointed the members of the new Government, Wednesday, April 5th 2017, in the Throne Room at the Royal Palace of Rabat. Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID was ...

Participation of the Center of Excellence of Gender-Sensitive Budgeting at the Expert Group Meeting on the development of the Indicator of the objectives for sustainable development N 5.C.1

28/03/2017

March 27th and 28th 2017, the Governance and Leadership Section of the UN Women, as well as the PEFA program of the World Bank, OECD and UNDP, held a high-level seminar to identify the methodological and conceptual framework for the indicator 5.C.1, ...

Participation of Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, in the actions of the African Economic Platform

20/03/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, represented Morocco in the first edition of the African Economic Platform (AEP) held in Mauritius from March 20th to 22nd 2017 in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. He was accompanied by ...

The participation of the “CE- GRB” in the Side Event organized by the African Fund for Women and Development in the margins of the work of the CSW 61.

20/03/2017

The Center of Excellence for Gender Responsive Budgeting “CE- GRB” participated, March 20th 2017 in New York in the Side Event organized by the African Fund for Women and Development with the support of the UN Women under the theme " Gender ...

The participation of Mr. BOUSSAID in the meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Banks Governors

18/03/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part, March 17th 2017 in Baden-Baden, Germany, in the meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Banks Governors, devoted to the launching of the G20 initiative, entitled " ...

Participation of the Center of Excellence for Gender Responsive Budgeting at the 61st Session of the Commission on the Women’s Status from March 13th to 24th 2017, New York, USA

13/03/2017

The Center of Excellence for Gender Responsive Budgeting, under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, organized, March 13th 2017 at the United Nations’ Headquarters in New York, a round table with the support of the UN-Women On the theme of equality ...

Visit of the delegation of Burkina Faso to the Budget Directorate of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

09/03/2017

Within the framework of the sharing of knowledge and the exchange of expertise and good practice in terms of Gender Responsive Budgeting (BSG) on an international scale, the German Cooperation requested, through the GIZ, the Budget Directorate to ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance signs a cooperation agreement and a memorandum of understanding in Conakry

23/02/2017

His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the President of the Republic of Guinea, His Excellency Mr. Alpha Condé, chaired the signing ceremony of eight bilateral cooperation agreements, Thursday, February 23rd 2017 at the Presidential Palace Mohammed V in ...

Participation of the Directorate of Treasury and External Finance in the Semi-annual Meeting of the Morocco- Italy Joint Management Committee

23/02/2017

The Directorate of Treasury and External Finance (DTFE) participated in the meeting of the Morocco-Italy Joint Management Committee (CMG), held, February 23rd, 2017 in Rome .This event was chaired by the Director General of the Italian Agency of ...

An agreement on the promotion and the mutual protection of investments signed by the Minister in Lusaka

20/02/2017

His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu chaired, Monday, February 20th 2017, at the presidential palace in Lusaka, the signing ceremony of 19 government and economic partnership ...

A memorandum of understanding and an agreement signed by the Minister of Economy and Finance in Accra

17/02/2017

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, along with His Excellency Prince Moulay Ismail, and the President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo, chaired at the presidential palace in Accra, Friday, February 17th the signing ceremony of 25 government ...

The Center of Excellence for Gender Responsive Budgeting organizes a seminar for the benefit of the government departments

08/02/2017

The Center of Excellence for Gender Responsive Budgeting (CE-BSG), under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, organized, Wednesday, February 08th 2016 in Rabat, a seminar on the feedback of the government departments that included Gender sensitivity ...

Mr. BOUSSAID presents the advantages of the Mutual Real Estate Investment Funds (OPCI)

08/02/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Wednesday, February 08th 2017 in Casablanca, the opening session of the Mutual Real Estate Investment Funds (OPCI) organized by the Colliers International group. In his speech, the ...

Two agreements signed by the Minister of Economy and Finance during the signing ceremony chaired by His Majesty the King and the President of the Republic of South Sudan

01/02/2017

Within the framework of the royal visit to South Sudan, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, and the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Mr. Salva Kiir Mayardit, chaired, Wednesday, February 1st 2017, at the Presidential Palace in ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance: the budget deficit of Morocco would have reached 3.9% of the GDP in 2016

27/01/2017

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance gave, Friday January 27th 2017 in Rabat, a briefing on the macroeconomic results for the year 2016. During this event, the Minister announced that the budget deficit of Morocco would have ...

First ministerial meeting of the "5 + 5 Finances" Dialogue

26/01/2017

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, co-chaired, with his French counterpart, Mr. Michel SAPIN, Minister of Economy and Finance, the first ministerial meeting of the "Dialogue 5+5 Finances", held in Paris, January 24th ...

Participation of the Directorate of Treasury and External Finance in the Regional Conference on International Investment Agreements

25/01/2017

​The DTFE (the Directorate of Treasury and External Finance) participates in the Regional Conference organized by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in Casablanca from January 23rd to 26th 2017 together with the Secretariat of the United Nations ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance signs with Japanese officials an exchange of notes and a loan agreement

16/01/2017

A signing ceremony of the Exchange of Notes and the loan agreement amounting to 5.371 billion yen (about 467 million DH) for the project of the construction of an Oceanographic and Fisheries Research Ship was held at the headquarters of the Ministry ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

27/12/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Tuesday December 27th 2016 in Rabat, Mrs. Yeshi Tamirat, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. ​Both senior officials welcomed the good relations between the ...

The government council adopts the discharge bill relating to the State’s budget for the year 2014

27/12/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance presented at the meeting of the Council of Government, chaired by the Head of Government, Mr. Abdelilah BENKIRANE, Tuesday, December 27th , 2016 in Rabat, the bill N ° 82 -16 on the settlement of ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the President of the FADES sign supplementary loan and guarantee agreements relating to the TANGER CASABLANCA high speed train project

22/12/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Abdellatif Youssef Al HAMAD, President and CEO of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (FADES), chaired Thursday, December 22nd 2016 in Rabat, a signing ceremony of ...

The Moroccan Directorate General of Taxes receives the e-mtiaz Award for the online payment service of the car tax

21/12/2016

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) won, Wednesday, December 21st, 2016, the "e-mtiaz" award for the 10th edition of the national e-government prize organized by the Ministry of the Public Service and the Modernization of the ...

Signature in Rabat of financing agreements on the construction of three high-speed railway stations

16/12/2016

The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) signed agreements concerning the Bank's participation in the financing of the construction of three high-speed railway stations in the cities of Tangier, Kenitra And ...

A Visit of the delegation of the Ministry of Economy, Promotion of investments and Prospective of GABON

09/12/2016

Within the framework of the cooperation program between the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance aiming at strengthening the African public debt managers’ skills, a delegation of the Debt ...

The royal visit to Nigeria is historical according to Mr. BOUSSAID

05/12/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, described His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s visit to Nigeria, May God Assist Him, as historical; a Country with political and economic weight. In a statement given in Abuja to the p​ress, Mr. ...

Mission of the IMF under Article IV of its Statutes for the year 2016 and the 1st review of the (PLL) agreement

02/12/2016

As part of the annual consultations for the year 2016 under Article IV and the 1st review of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (LPL), a mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Nicolas Blancher, visited our country from ...

Development model of the south provinces : Mr. BOUSSAID stresses the satisfaction of the monitoring committee

30/11/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part November 30th 2016 in Rabat, in the monitoring committee meeting, in charge of the follow up of the development model of south provinces. This event gathered ministers and ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance signs with his Madagascan counterpart an agreement on avoiding double taxation and prevent tax evasion.

21/11/2016

During the signing ceremony of these bilateral convention and agreement cooperations, headed by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, and the president of the republic of Madagascar, Mr. Hery Rajaonarimampanina, on November 21st , ...

Mr. BOUSSAID believes that through the agreements signed with the Ethiopian side, the relations between the two countries will improve

19/11/2016

His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, and the president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopian, Mr. SEM Mulatu TESHOME, headed, November 19th, 2016 at the national palace in Addis Abeba, the signing ceremony of seven ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance meets in Marrakech with outstanding personalities on the sidelines of the COP22

18/11/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, had many discussions with many personalities on the margins of the COP22 which took place from November 7th to 18th 2016 in the Kingdom of Morocco in the city of Marrakech. Thus, the Minister ...

The outline of the activities of the Minister of Economy and Finance at the COP22 in Marrakech

18/11/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, undertook a range of activities during the COP22 which took place, November 7th to 18th 2016 in the Kingdom of Morocco in the city of Marrakech. The Minister headed November 13th 2016 a panel ...

The signing of an intergovernmental financial protocol on the financing of the intellectual services of the TGV(high-speed train) project

16/11/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUASAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, met November 16th 2016 in Marrakech, with Mr. Michel SAPIN, Minister of Economy and Finance, on the occasion of COP22. During their meeting, both Ministers welcomed the quality and the dynamic ...

A press conference of the Minister of Economy and finance on the road map of the financial sector for the climate

14/11/2016

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated, Monday, November 14th 2016, with Mr. Abdelaatif JOUAHRI, Wali of Bank Al Maghrib and Mr. Nizar BARAKA, president of the COP22 scientific committee, in the press conference. ...

Mr. Boussaid at the conference on « the mobilization of funds within the framework of the implementation of the Paris agreement »

08/11/2016

The Minister of Economy and Finance took part in the conference on "Climate Finance Day 2016" organized by Casa Finance City in Casablanca, November 4th 2016, under the theme: "the mobilization of funds within the framework of the ...

Mr. BOUSSAID believes that the royal visit to Rwanda is extremely positive and paves the way for intensive and deep cooperation

21/10/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance gave Friday, October 21st, 2016 in Kigali, an interview to « l’Observateur du Maroc et de l’Afrique » ​​and the website « Pouvoir d’Afrique » ​​and this, on the occasion of the royal visit to ...

The project of the Finance Law 2017

20/10/2016

the project of the Finance law 2017 and the reports relative to it in Arabic and in French are available on the Internet portal of the MEF. These documents carry on :​ Body of the Finance Act 2017 Note of presentation of ...

Signing of a convention and agreement by the Minister of Economy and Finance in Kigali

19/10/2016

At the signing ceremony held Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 in Kigali, which was chaired by His Majesty the King May God Assist Him, and the Rwandan President, the Minister of Economy and Finance signed a convention and agreement. Thus, Mr. ...

The appointment of Mr. Mohamed CHAFIKI, Ambassador of His Majesty the King to the United States of Mexico

14/10/2016

Mr. Mohamed CHAFIKI was appointed October 13th, 2016 by His Majesty the King, Ambassador of His Majesty the King to the United States of Mexico. Mr. Mohamed CHAFIKI, father of four children, was the National Director of the Center of Excellence in ...

Mr. MOHAMMED BOUSSAID, CHOSEN THE MINISTER OF FINANCE OF THE YEAR 2016, FOR THE MENA REGION BY THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE 'GLOBAL MARKETS'

13/10/2016

On the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, the international Magazine ‘Global Markets appointed Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Finance Minister of the year 2016 for the MENA region. ​ This award reflects Mr. BOUSSAID’s ...

Morocco's participation in the Annual Meetings 2016 of the IMF and the WB, October 07 to 09 2016 in Washington

10/10/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, went to Washington, heading a large delegation to attend the annual meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held from October 7th to 9th 2016. During this ...

Mr. BOUSSAID at the 10th International meeting on Public Finances

16/09/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Friday, September 16th in Rabat the opening session of the 10th International Conference on public finances, under the theme: "Political authorities and public finances: ...

Mr. BOUSSAID at the 3rd Morocco-Russia business forum

14/09/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance took part, Thursday September 15th in Agadir, in the 3rd Morocco- Russia business forum that will focus on “Economic opportunities for a strategic partnership”.

Morocco's participation in the opening day of the Economic and Digital Francophonie

13/09/2016

Morocco took part in the first Day of Economic and Digital Francophonie, held Wednesday in Paris in the presence of key figures from the political, diplomatic and economic world, including representatives of the public sector and the business world, ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance is in favor of direct support instead of granting tax exemptions.

07/09/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Thursday, September 8th , 2016 in Rabat, the opening meeting of the Conference organized by ‘the Economy and Finance sector ‘of the National Union of Moroccan Engineers (UNIM ) under ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance meets the vice-president of the European Investment Bank in charge of (EIB) activities in the Maghreb.

06/09/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance received, Wednesday, September 7th 2016 at the headquarters of his department, Mr. Roman ESCOLANO, Vice-president of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in charge of (EIB) activities in the ...

Finance Bill 2017: Guidance Note of the Head of Government

09/08/2016

The issuing of the guidance note of the Head of Government concerning the Finance Bill 2017, sent to the government departments and outlining the priorities of the Finance Bill 2017. Guidance Note of the Head of Government on the Finance ...

The International Monetary Fund approves a new Precautionary and Liquidity Line (LPL)

24/07/2016

Following Morocco's request to renew the Precautionary and Liquidity line (LPL), the Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund approved at its meeting July 22nd 2016, a new agreement under the ( LPL) for a period of 2 years and totalling ...

Mr. Boussaid "Africa50 will work to implement the will and the common goal of a united, prosperous and integrated Africa "

21/07/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Thursday, July 21st, 2016 in Casablanca, the opening session of the ordinary and extraordinary annual meetings of Africa50 Fund.In his speech at this occasion, the Minister thanked all ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs a meeting between the President of the “ADB” and several Ministers

19/07/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 in Rabat, Mr. Akinwumi ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank “ADB”. After the meeting, Mr. BOUSSAID chaired a meeting that brought ...

Mr. BOUSSAID : "The opening up of " MARSA-MAROC " is an appropriate opportunity to further strengthen and boost its governance"

18/07/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated, Tuesday, July 19th , 2016 in Casablanca, that the listing of  " MARSA-MAROC “ is likely to strengthen the market position of this ports’ operating company and contribute to ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the President General of the Africa50 Fund

11/07/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 in Rabat, Mr. Alain EBOBISSÉ, CEO of Africa50 Fund, Pan-African infrastructure investment platform. During this meeting attended by Mrs. Yacine Diama FAL, the ...

Signing ceremony of the framework agreement on the management of the "INNOV INVEST" Fund by the Central Guarantee Fund, on behalf of the State.

30/06/2016

Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance chaired, Friday July 1st 2016, the signing ceremony of the framework agreement on the management of the "INNOV INVEST" Fund by the Central Guarantee Fund, on behalf of the State.Took ...

Signing of the legal documentation relating to the opening of the capital of the Stock Exchange

16/06/2016

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Friday, June 17th at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the signing ceremony of all the legal documentation relating to the opening of the capital of the Stock ...

Transfer to the Casablanca stock exchange of a minority stake of the Company for the Management of the ports "Marsa Maroc"

14/06/2016

As part of the listing of "Marsa Maroc" on the stock exchange and the sale of a minority stake of 40% of the public shareholding in the capital of the said company, a Road Show was launched on June 15th, 2016 at the Casablanca Stock ...

website devoted to the Organic Law on the Finance Act

09/06/2016

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has just set up a website dedicated to the Organic Law No. 130-13 on the Finance Act available at the link below: http://lof.finances.gov.ma.​ The establishment of this website which is part of ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Ambassador of Romania

05/06/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Monday, June 6th , 2016 in Rabat, Mrs. Simona Marina LOAN, the ambassador of the Republic of Rom​ania.  ​ ​During this meeting, the two officials reviewed the cooperation ...

Symposium under the theme: "Which Development Model for Morocco to join the group of emerging nations "

02/06/2016

​Under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Association of Members of the General Inspectorate of Finance (AMIF) are organizing June 2nd and 3rd 2016, at the International ...

The opening of the symposium on the Moroccan development model

01/06/2016

Under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Association of Members of the General Inspectorate of Finance (AMIF) organize June 2nd and 3rd 2016 at the International ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance attends the Doha conference on "the economic future of the Middle East '

30/05/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated in the 11th conference on “the economic future of the Middle East '' , held in Doha, May 30th and 31st . In his opening speech, the Minister stated that stability is the key to ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Ambassador of Brazil

26/05/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance received, Friday, May 27th 2016 in Rabat, Mr. José Humberto de Brito Cruz, Ambassador of Brazil. During this meeting, the Minister and the Ambassador reviewed the cooperation relations linking ...

The Minister delegate in charge of the Budget responds to the latest report by the Court of Auditors

25/05/2016

​Mr. Idriss El Azami El Idrissi, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the Budget presented, Wednesday, May 25th 2016 before the House of Representatives, his response to the latest report, which was presented by the ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Ambassador of Ethiopia

23/05/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received in, Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 in Rabat, H.E. Mrs. Yichi TAMARA, Ambassador of Ethiopia, newly appointed to the Kingdom of Morocco.​ During this meeting, the Minister and the Ambassador ...

Press Conference announcing the Forum on Moroccan development model

23/05/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, gave Monday, May 23rd 2016 in Rabat, a press conference announcing the symposium to be held June 2nd and 3rd 2016 ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance represents the Kingdom of Morocco at the annual meeting of the (IDB)

16/05/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated in the 41st annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB). This meeting will be held from May 15th to 19th 2016 in Jakarta, the capital of the Republic of Indonesia.​ ...

Signing in Beijing of a memorandum of understanding on the transfer of North-South waters between Morocco and China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd

11/05/2016

Under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohammed Boussaid, signed, Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Beijing, a memorandum of understanding on the transfer of North-South water between the ...

The Director of Treasury and External Finance takes part in the 25th Annual Meeting of the (EBRD)

11/05/2016

Mrs. Faouzia ZAABOUL, Director of Treasury and External Finance, headed the Moroccan delegation participating in the 25th Annual Meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), held from May 10th to 12th 2016 in London. On ...

An agreement on economic and technical cooperation signed in Beijing between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of China

10/05/2016

Under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the President of the Republic of China, HE. Xi Jinping, Mr. Mohammed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Gao Hucheng, Chinese Minister of Commerce, signed Wednesday, May 11th, ...

Financial Support Fund to small and medium-sized enterprises: 1.55 billion DH matched with bank loans of 1.1 billion DH for 245 firms in difficulty

08/05/2016

The "Financial Support Fund to small and medium-sized enterprises (TPME)" intended to co-finance with banks the financial restructuring of businesses considered viable but experiencing temporary difficulties, has benefited from its ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs the initialling ceremony of the specification of the company managing the Casablanca Stock Exchange

06/05/2016

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Friday, May 6th, 2016 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the initialling ceremony of the specification linking the State to the new shareholders of the ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance meets with the Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency

05/05/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance met, Friday, May 6th, 2016 in Rabat, with Mr. Kenichi TOMIYOSHI, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), who is on a working visit to Morocco. In a press statement, ...

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID: the 4th Arab -Japan Economic Forum, aims to contribute to boosting economic cooperation and promote investment between the Arab countries and Japan

03/05/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 in Casablanca, that the Arab countries and Japan put a lot of emphasis on the intensification of economic relations. During his speech at the opening session ...

Mr. BOUSSAID and Mr. ELALAMY sign performance agreements relating to the ecosystems of the mechanical and metallurgical industries sector

02/05/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Moulay Hafid ELALAMY, Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy, signed Monday, May 2nd, 2016 in Rabat, with Mr. Abdelhamid SOUIRI, President of the Federation of ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance meets with the British Ambassador in Rabat

28/04/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Friday, April 29th, 2016, Mrs. Karen Betts, British Ambassador in Rabat. ​During this meeting, the Minister and Madam Ambassador reviewed the existing cooperation relations between ...

The Council of Government approves the draft decree amending and supplementing the Royal Decree on the general regulations of public accounting.

28/04/2016

The Government Council reviewed and approved, Thursday, April 28th, 2016, the draft decree No. 2-16-296, amending and supplementing the Royal Decree No. 330-66 of 10 Muharram 1387 (April 21st, 1967) concerning the general regulations of public ...

A Protocol amending the agreement on double taxation and the fight against tax evasion signed between Morocco and Bahrain

24/04/2016

Under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and HIS MAJESTY KING HAMAD ISSA AL KHALIFA, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Sheikh Ahmed Ben Mohamed AL KHALIFA, Bahraini Minister of Finance, signed, Monday, April ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Deputy Chancellor of Germany, Federal Minister of Economy and Energy

19/04/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, met, Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 in Rabat, with Mr. Gabriel SIGMAR, Deputy Chancellor of Germany, Federal Minister of Economy and Energy who was in an official visit to the Kingdom at the head of ...

Participation of the Minister of Economy and Finance, at the 2016 Development Committee meetings of the (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington

14/04/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, in his capacity as Governor of the World Bank for Morocco headed a large delegation, to attend the meetings of the joint World Bank-(IMF) Development Committee, held from April 14th to 17th 2016 ...

Mr. BOUSSAID takes part in a conference on "The Paris agreement on climate: move on to Action”

14/04/2016

On the sidelines of the meeting of the 2016 Development Committee of the( IMF) and the World Bank in Washington, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance participated in a conference entitled " PARIS AGREEMENT ON CLIMATE: MOVE ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance takes part in the 2nd meeting of sovereign wealth funds, member in the ( IDB)

12/04/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated, Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 in Rabat, at the opening session of the second meeting of sovereign wealth funds (SWF) of the member countries of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance chaired the informational meeting on the preparations for hosting the COP22

11/04/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired in the presence of COP 22 Steering Committee, Monday, April 11th 2016 in Rabat, the informational meeting with the technical and financial partners and friendly countries Embassies on ...

Morocco / (AfDB): Signing of Loan and Guarantee Agreements

08/04/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Friday, April 8th, 2016 in Rabat, the signing ceremony with the African Development Bank (AfDB) loan and guarantee agreements, amounting to $ 112, 30 million, related to the railway ...

Mr. BOUSSAID: The Renault group’s new project in Morocco "Ecosystem RENAULT" confirms the sound vision of HM KING MOHAMMED VI

08/04/2016

"The launch of the Renault group’s new project in Morocco" Ecosystem RENAULT" supports the sound vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, that achieved qualitative results in the development of national industry and reaffirms the ...

Mr BOUSSAID and the Saudi Minister of Finance signed three funding agreements amounting to $ 230 million as a non-refundable grant

06/04/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Ibrahim Ben Abdelaziz Al ASSAF, Minister of Economy of Saudi Arabia, signed, Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 in Manama, three funding agreements amounting to $ 230 million as a refundable ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID takes part in the MANAMA annual meetings of Arab financial institutions

06/04/2016

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, headed the Moroccan delegation participating in the joint Annual Meetings of Arab Financial Institutions and the Council of Arab Finance Ministers that opened Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 in ...

Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI takes part in the TV program "Kadaya WA RAEA" on "AL OULA"

04/04/2016

Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI, Minister delegate in charge of the Budget, will participate Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 from 21:30 to the live program “Kadaya WA RAEA” on "AL OULA" TV channel on the issue of the pension reform. ​​

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID takes part in the High Level Seminar on the international financial structure

31/03/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, participated in the High Level Seminar on the international financial structure jointly organized by the French Ministry of Finance and Public Accounts and the Chinese presidency of the G20 in ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Ambassador of Kuwait

29/03/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 in R​abat, Mr. CHAMLANE ABDELAZIZ ARROUMI, the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Morocco. ​During this meeting, the Minister and the Ambassador reviewed the cooperation ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Ambassador of Poland

28/03/2016

​ Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Monday, March 28th, 2016 in Rabat, Mr. Marek Ziolkowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Morocco. ​During this meeting, the Minister and the Ambassador reviewed the ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance receives the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

24/03/2016

​​Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Thursday, March 24th 2016 in Rabat, Mr. Mirko SAROVIC, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina who is in a ...

Three performance agreements to support the deployment of pharmaceutical ecosystems are signed by Mr. BOUSSAID, Mr. ELALAMY and Mr. EL OUARDI

24/03/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Moulay Hafid ELALAMY, Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy and Mr. Hossein EL OUA​RDI, Minister of Health and presidents of the professional ​associations of the ...

Crowdfunding: entrepreneurship and innovation catalyst

23/03/2016

Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the budget opened Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016, alongside the Ambassador of the United States in Rabat, the conference under the theme " ...

The General Tax Directorate launches its new internet portal

16/03/2016

​The General Tax Directorate has launched its new Internet portal in a fully consolidated, attractive and lively version. The portal was designed on the basis of optimized ergonomics and with a view to a simple and easy navigation for quick access to ...

Mr. BOUSSAID chairs the Moroccan delegation to the 4th edition of The "AFRICA CEO FORUM"

16/03/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance headed the Moroccan delegation, taking part in the 4th edition of the "Africa CEO Forum", held March 21st and 22nd 2016 in Abidjan. On the sidelines of this event, the Minister met the ...

The General Tax Directorate launches its new internet portal

16/03/2016

The General Tax Directorate has launched its new Internet portal in a fully consolidated, attractive and lively version. The portal was designed on the basis of optimized ergonomics and with a view to a simple and easy navigation for quick access to ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID: the visit of HM King Mohammed VI to Russia will give a new impetus to the Moroccan-Russian partnership

15/03/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance headed the Moroccan delegation, taking part in the 4th edition of the "Africa CEO Forum", held March 21st and 22nd 2016 in Abidjan. On the sidelines of this event, the Minister met the ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance meets the president of the MEDEF

11/03/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Friday, March 11th , 2016 in Rabat, Mr. Pierre GATTAZ, President of the "Movement of the Enterprises of France" (MEDEF), who was accompanied by a large delegation of ...

Women's World Day: The Ministry of Economy and Finance celebrates women’s Day

08/03/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Driss EL AL AZAMI El IDRISSI, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, chaired, Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 in Rabat, the ceremony of the celebration of International Women’s Day.  ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSAID presents the bill establishing a coverage scheme of catastrophic events

04/03/2016

​​Mr. Mohammed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented at the Council of Government, Friday, March 4th, 2016, the bill 110-14 establishing a coverage scheme of catastrophic events and amending and supplementing the law 17-99 on the ...

Mr. BOUSSAID, the Japanese Ambassador to Morocco and the representative of the (JICA) sign the note exchange and the agreement for the allocation of a loan

04/03/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Tsuneo KUROKAWA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Rabat and Mr. Tojima HITOSHI, the Resident Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in ...

The Organization of a conference on international economic and financial current issues under the theme "Should we worry about the global economy and financial markets in 2016?"

02/03/2016

The Treasury and External Finance held Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 a conference on international economic and financial current issues entitled "Should we worry about the global economy and financial markets in 2016?".​ The conference, which ...

Meeting of the Minister of Economy and Finance with Mr. Abbas Mahamat TOLLI, President of the Central African States Development Bank (BDEAC)

29/02/2016

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, together with Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the budget, received Monday, February 29th , 2016 in Rabat, Mr. Abbas Mahamat ...

Macro-economic seminar between the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts and the General Directorate of the Treasury

25/02/2016

As part of the Moroccan-French cooperation between the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Morocco and France Expertise, the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF) and the General Directorate of the Treasury (DGT) organized a ...

The Council of Government adopted a draft decree on the status "Casablanca Finance City"

25/02/2016

​The Council of Government, that met Thursday, February 25th, 2016, under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Mr. Abdelilah Benkirane, adopted the draft decree No. 2-15-603 amending and supplementing the Decree No. 2-11-323 of 7 Shawwal 1432 ...

The Council of Government adopts a draft decree on the organization of the accredited accounting profession and the creation of the professional body of Chartered Accountants

25/02/2016

The Council of Government, which met Thursday, February 25th, 2016, under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Mr. Abdelilah Benkirane, adopted a draft decree presented by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID.  ...

Mr. BOUSSAID and Mr. EL ALAMI sign a performance contract specific to powertrain

23/02/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy and Mr. Hakim Abdelmoumen, President of the Moroccan Association for the industry and Commerce ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the Vice President at the World Bank for the MENA region review cooperation between the two parties

22/02/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Monday, February 22nd, 2016 at the headquarters of his department in Rabat, Mr. Hafez Ghanem, Vice President at the World Bank for the MENA region, on his first official visit to ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID receives the Ivorian Minister in charge of the Budget heading a delegation

19/02/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Friday, February 19th, 2016 in Rabat, Mr. Abdourahmane CISSE, Minister for the Budget of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire who chairs an Ivorian delegation of his Ministry. In his ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID and Mr. Moulay Hafid ELALAMY sign four performance contracts for the deployment of ecosystems in the leather sector

11/02/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Moulay Hafid ELALAMY, Minister of Industry, Trade, investment and the digital economy and Mr. Hamid Ben Rhrido, President of the Federation of Leather Industries (FEDIC), signed Thursday, ...

Appointment of Mr. Hassan Boubrik President of the insurance supervisory authority (ACAPS)

10/02/2016

Mr. Hassan BOUBRIK was appointed by His Majesty the King, President of the (ACAPS). He has been serving as a Director of Insurance and Social Welfare under the Ministry of Economy and Finance since January 2011.   Mr. Hassan BOUBRIK holds a ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs the installation ceremony of the President of the Moroccan Capital Market's Authority (AMMC)

10/02/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 in Rabat, the installation ceremony of Mrs. Nezha Hayat, that His Majesty the King appointed president of the Moroccan Capital Market's Authority (AMMC) ...

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID before the asset-management customers of the "Private Bank" of the” Banque Centrale Populaire”

05/02/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented Friday, February 5th, 2016 in Casablanca, the provisions of the Finance Act 2016, to an audience of investors at the initiative of the "Private Banking-Banque Populaire". ...

Minister of Economy and Finance and Minister of Tourism co-chair, the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding relating to the implementation of a guarantee fund dedicated to tourist projects

28/01/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Lahcen HADDAD, Minister of Tourism, co-chaired, on Thursday, January 28th, 2016 in Rabat, the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding relating to the implementation of a ...

​ The minister of Economy and Finance receives the Ambassador of State of Palestine.

28/01/2016

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, on Thursday, January 28th, 2016 within his department in Rabat, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Mr. Zuhair Saleh AL-SHUN. During their conversation, Mr. Minister and Mr. ...

The International Monetary Fund re-confirms the eligibility of Morocco for the Precautionary and Liquidity line (PLL)

27/01/2016

The Board of directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reconfirmed, during its meeting held on Wednesday, January 27th, 2016, the eligibility of Morocco for the 3rd precautionary and liquidity line (PLL) whose agreement had been concluded in ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the Sao Tomean Minister of Finance and Public Administration sign two agreements

25/01/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Américo de Oliveira Ramos, Sao Tomean Minister of Finance and Public Administration, signed, Monday, January 25th , 2016 in Rabat, two agreements on the promotion and reciprocal ...

Mr. BOUSSAID and Mr. AKHANNOUCH sign an agreement to launch a new agricultural insurance product

20/01/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Aziz AKHANNOUCH, Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fishing, signed Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 in Rabat, an agreement to launch a new agricultural insurance product with “SAHAM ...

Technical workshop on the legal and regulatory framework of Public-Private Partnership contracts (PPP)

19/01/2016

The Department of Public Enterprises and Privatisation (DEPP) held January 19th, 2016 in Rabat, in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the Islamic Corporation for Private Sector Development (ICD), a Technical Workshop on the ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance participates in the 3rd edition of the Guinea-Morocco Economic Forum held in Conakry

18/01/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part in the 3rd edition of Guinea-Morocco Economic Forum held, January 17th and 18th, 2016 in Conakry. He has been received with the official Moroccan delegation by the president of the ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID and Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI meet with members of the Inspectorate General of Finance

15/01/2016

​Friday, January 15th 2016, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the Budget headed at the headquarters of the Ministry of ...

Mr. BOUSSAID gave an interview to the “ Nouvelle Tribune”

14/01/2016

The weekly business newspaper the “Nouvelle Tribune " published in its edition of January 14th , 2016, an interview with Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance. ​The interview with Mrs. Afifa DASSOULI, manager of the ...

Mr. BOUSSAID Mohamed, Minister of Economy and Finance at “the Club de l’Economiste”

12/01/2016

"The new growth drivers are in good working condition; the contribution of non-agricultural activities would amount to 3.7% this year and GDP will reach 100 billion dirhams." These are the key statements made by Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID at the MAP forum discussing the Finance Act 2016

05/01/2016

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, was Tuesday, January 5th 2016, the guest of the Moroccan Press Agency Forum 'MAP'. This meeting was characterized by the presence of representatives of government bodies and the media, as well ...

Meeting of the Board of the Central Guarantee Fund held December 28th , 2015

28/12/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance chaired Monday, December 28th, 2015, the 30th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central Guarantee Fund (CCG), particularly devoted to examining the activity and setting objectives in ...

Mohamed BOUSSAID meets with Mr. Volkmar Wenzel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Morocco

22/12/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, met, Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 at 15:00 at the headquarters of his department, with Mr. Volkmar Wenzel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Morocco, to discuss the broad ...

13th Plenary Assembly of the National Accounting Council

22/12/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 in Rabat, the thirteenth Plenary Meeting of the National Accounting Council (CNC).  This event was particularly devoted to the review and adoption ...

The Board of Directors of the IMF completes the consultations for 2015 with Morocco under Article IV

18/12/2015

​During its meeting on December 14th 2015, the IMF Executive Board completed the annual consultations with Morocco under Article IV for 2015. In a statement released after this meeting, the IMF welcomed the relevance of our country’s ...

Launch of two ecosystems in the chemical industry sector: Mr. BOUSSAID and Mr. ELALAMY sign two agreements of performance and an agreement of transverse measures

17/12/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Moulay Hafid ELALAMY, Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and the Digital Economy, and Mr. Abdelkbir MOUTAWAKKIL, President of the Federation of Chemistry and Parachemistry, signed ...

The House of Representatives adopts in second reading the Finance Bill 2016

15/12/2015

The House of Representatives adopted Tuesday, December 15th, 2015, by a majority the Finance Bill 2016 (PLF 2016), at second reading. The Finance Bill 2016 was approved by 154 votes for, 56 votes against and 24 abstentions.  In a statement to ...

The House of Councillors approves by majority the PLF 2016

10/12/2015

​The House of Councillors approved Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 by a majority at a plenary meeting, the Finance Bill under the 2016 financial year (PLF 2016), after adoption of the second part of the project. Thus, 47 councillors voted in favor, 18 ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID receives the delegation of the Romanian Senate

08/12/2015

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, met Tuesday, November 8th, 2015 in Rabat, with a delegation of the Romanian Senate. ​ This delegation is made up of Mr. Petru Filip, a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Titus ...

The CMR certified ISO 9001: 2008

03/12/2015

The Moroccan Retirement Fund (CMR) obtains in November 2015, the ISO 9001:2008 certification for all its pension management activities and services on behalf o​f third parties. This certification includes both the headquarters and regional ...

Morocco and the World Bank sign the HAKAMA II funding agreement

02/12/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mrs. Marie Françoise Marie-Nelly, the World Bank Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta, signed Wednesday, December 2nd , 2015 in Rabat, the financing agreement concerning the second ...

Signing of a memorandum of understanding on the opening up of the Casablanca Stock Exchange capital

25/11/2015

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 at the headquarters of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between the State, the Moroccan financial market ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID: Morocco and the DRC are more determined than ever to strengthen cooperation in a variety of areas of common concern.

25/11/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 in Rabat, the Minister in charge of relations with the parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mr. Tryphon Kin-Kiey Mulumba, on a visit to ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID chairs the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding for the demutualization of the Casablanca Stock Exchange

25/11/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 in Casablanca, the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on the opening up scheme of the Casablanca Stock Exchange capital. In a statement ...

Signing of two memoranda of understanding between the State and the ONCF on the one hand and the ONEE on the other

13/11/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance chaired Friday, November 13th 2015, the signing ceremony of two memoranda of understanding between​ the State and the ONCF on the one hand and the ONEE on the other. These agreements ...

Morocco hosts for the first time, the General Meeting of the IAIS

13/11/2015

Morocco hosts from November 9th to 13th, 2015 in Marrakech, the General Assembly of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). It is estimated that about 200 jurisdictions representing 140 countries attend the ​event, organized ...

Strengthening cooperation between Morocco and Great Britain

11/11/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Wednesday, November 11th , 2015 at the headquarters of his department, Mr. Tobias ELLWOOD, British Secretary of State for the MENA region at the Foreign an​d Commonwealth Office. ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID presents before His Majesty King Mohammed VI the outlines of the new development model of the Southern provinces

07/11/2015

​Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, presented Saturday, November 7th , 2015 in Laayoune, during the Launch ceremony of the new Development model of the Southern Provinces, chaired by HM King Mohammed VI, accompanied by HRH Prince ...

Participation of M. CHAFIKI at the 11th at the Mediterranean Economic Meeting

07/11/2015

​As part of the 11thMediterranean Economic Meeting held in Marseille, Mr. Mohamed CHAFIKI, Director of Studies and Financial Forecasts, participated, November 7th 2015, at the round table on vocational training requirements and strategies in the ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID signs with the President of the (EBRD) the guarantee agreement relating to a loan granted to the ONEE

04/11/2015

​ Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed, Wednesday, November 4th , 2015 in Skhirat, the guarantee agreement relating to a loan amounting to € ...

Mr. BOUSSAID calls on the EBRD to further support the Moroccan private sector

04/11/2015

​ Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, gave, Wednesday, November 4th , 2015 at Rabat Convention & Exhibition Centre Mohammed VI at Skhirat a speech during the opening session of the first business forum for the southern and ...

The IMF mission in Morocco welcomes the good performance of the Moroccan economy and the relevance of the structural policies and reforms

04/11/2015

As part of the annual consultations for 2015 in relation to Article IV and the third review of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (LPL), a mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Nicolas Blancher visited our country from ...

Signing loan and guarantee agreements between Morocco and AFESD

30/10/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID chaired Monday, November 30th, 2015 in Rabat, the signing ceremony between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) of loan and guarantee agreements regarding the fund participation in ...

Mr. BOUSSAID chairs the signing ceremony of the agreements relating to the participation of EBRD in financing the "Nador West Med" project

29/10/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance chaired, Thursday, October 29th , 2015 at the headquarters of his Department, the signing ceremony by Mrs. Hildegard GACEK, , Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region ...

13th session of the economic dialogue with economic advisers and donors

27/10/2015

The 13th session of the Economic Dialogue with the Economic Advisers at the embassies of partner countries and donors’ representatives accredited in Morocco was held Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and ...

Mr. BOUSSAID presents the provisions relating to the Finance Bill 2016 to the Media

23/10/2015

​​BOUSSAID Mohamed, Minister of Economy and Finance, gave Friday, October 23, 2015 in Rabat, a press conference on the Finance Bill 2016. On this occasion, the Minister​ provided an overview of the economic situation of Morocco, considered a steadily ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID receives the Chairman of the Mutsui Group Board

23/10/2015

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received, Friday, October 23rd , 2015 in his department in Rabat, Mr. Masami LIJIMA, Chairman of the Board of the Mutsui Group who was accompanied by the Ambassador of Japan in Rabat. During the ...

Seminar on the ownership of the Organic Law relating to the Finance Act (LOLF)

21/10/2015

The Ministry of Economy and Finance organized in partnership with the World Bank and the French Agency for International Technical Expertise "Expertise France" a seminar on the ownership of the new Organic Law relating to the Finance Act ...

Mr. BOUSSAID presents to the Parliament the broad lines of the 2016 Finance Bill

20/10/2015

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, presented Tues​day, October 20th , 2015 in Rabat, before both Houses of Parliament, th​​e outlines of the Finance Bill (PLF) for the year 2016.​ ​​​ The speech given at this occasion, ...

Mr. BOUSSAID: The spatial development program of the province of Al-Hoceima will achieve spatial balance between rural and urban areas

17/10/2015

"The spatial development program of the province of Al Hoceima, launched Saturday in Tetouan by HM King Mohammed VI, will enable achieving spatial balance between rural and urban areas," stated, Saturday, October 17th , 2015, the Minister ...

The Finance Bill for the year 2016 adopted by the Council of Government

16/10/2015

The Council of Government held, Wednesday, October 14th, 2015, under the chairmanship of Head of Government, Mr. Abdelilah Benkirane, adopted the finance bill 70-15 for the fiscal year 2016, and the five related draft decrees. ​   ...

Morocco participates in the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank

14/10/2015

A delegation of senior officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance visited Peru to participate in the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund held in Lima from October 9th to 11th , 2015.These annual meetings ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID and the European Commissioner in charge of climate and energy Action sign an agreement for the program (IFMEREE)

13/10/2015

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Khalid Berjaoui, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training, and Mr. Miguel Arias Canete, European Commissioner for climate and energy Action, signed ...

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID meets with Mr. Ditmir Bushati, the Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs

05/10/2015

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, met Monday, October 5th, 2015 in Rabat, with Mr. Ditmir Bushati, the Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was on a working visit in the Kingdom within the framework of strengthening ...

Signing ceremony of the loan agreement granted by the EIB to the ONEE

29/09/2015

Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI, Delegate Minister to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Budget, received at the headquarters of his department, Monday, September 28th, 2015, Mr. Román ESCOLANO, Vice-President of the European Investment ...

9th edition of the International Symposium on Public Finance

10/09/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, chaired, Friday, September 11th 2015 in Rabat, the opening session of the 9th International Symposium on Public Finance​ This conference, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and ...

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance gave an interview to the international channel Bloomberg TV

18/08/2015

As part of a documentary on the promotion of Morocco, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance gave an interview to the WPG Agency, which will be diffused on the international channel Bloomberg TV. The Minister gave during this ...

Mr. Mohamed Boussaid discusses with Adnan Yildirim, Turkish Deputy Minister of Economy

17/08/2015

Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance held talks monday, August 17th, 2015 in Rabat with Mr. Adnan Yildirim, Turkish Deputy Minister of Economy, on the means that are likely to promote the economic cooperation between Morocco and ...

Signing of a loan agreement amounting to $ 112.5 million, to finance the program to support the competitiveness of the Moroccan economy

28/07/2015

Alongside the Extraordinary General Meeting of the founding shareholders of Africa50 Fund, held in Casablanca on July 28th and 29th 2015, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Donald KABERUKA, President of the African ...

Mr. BOUSSAID recalls in Casablanca the strategic mission of Africa 50 and Morocco's commitment towards the fund during its constitutive general assembly

28/07/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance gave, Wednesday, July 29th , 2015 in Casablanca, the opening speech of the Constitutive General Assembly of the founding shareholders of the 'Africa 50' Fund. In this context, the Minister ...

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID holds discussions in Casablanca with the Prime Minister of Benin

27/07/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance met Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 in Casablanca with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Lionel Zinsou. In a press release, Mr.BOUSSAID​ stressed that the meeting was an ...

The International Monetary Fund reconfirms the eligibility of Morocco to the precautionary and Liquidity line (LPL)

24/07/2015

The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reconfirmed at its meeting held Friday, July 24th, 2015, the eligibility of Morocco to the second precautionary and Liquidity line (LPL) whose agreement has been concluded in July 2014 ...

The International Monetary Fund reconfirms the eligibility of Morocco to the precautionary and Liquidity line (LPL)

24/07/2015

The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reconfirmed at its meeting held Friday, July 24th, 2015, the eligibility of Morocco to the second precautionary and Liquidity line (LPL) whose agreement has been concluded in July 2014 ...

Mr. BOUSSAID leads a large delegation to represent Morocco in the work of the 3rd International Conference on Development Funding

13/07/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance led a large Moroccan delegation to represent the Kingdom of Morocco in the work of the 3rd International Conference on Development Funding, organized by the UN in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from July ...

Signing of two grant agreements in the amount of $ 175 million between Morocco and the Saudi Fund for Development

12/07/2015

​On the sidelines of the International Conference on Financing for Development held in Addis Ababa from July 13th to 16th 2015, the Minister of Economy and Finance Mr. Mohamed BOUSSAID and Mr. Youssef Ben Ibrahim Al Bassam, vice president and ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance chairs the signing ceremony of three agreements

02/07/2015

 Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Senior Country Officer and Acting Manager of the World Bank Office, Mr. MICHAEL HAMAIDE, signed Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 in Rabat three financing agreements. In his speech, ...

Mr. BOUSSAID receives the Ambassador of Great Britain at the end of his mission in Morocco

22/06/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, received Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 in his department in Rabat, Mr. Clive Alderton, Ambassador of Great Britain in courtesy visit at the end of his mission in Morocco. ​Friday, June 19th, ...

Mr. BOUSSAID: "The mobilization of the administration and the daily management of public finances contributed to improving the macroeconomic framework"

16/06/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated Monday, June 15th, 2015 in Rabat that the mobilization of the administration and the daily management of Public Finance contributed to the improvement of the national macroeconomic ...

Mr. BOUSSAID to Afrik.com : " Morocco wishes to root its economy in Africa "

11/06/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, part of the important delegation accompanying His Majesty the King, Mohammed VI, may God assist him in his visit to Africa, gave an exclusive interview to the magazine Afrik.com. ​In ...

Mr. El Azami El Idrissi calls (IDB) to initiate more support to strategic sectors in member countries

11/06/2015

The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Mr. Driss EL AZAMI EL IDRISSI, called, Wednesday, June 11th , 2015 in Maputo (Mozambique), the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to commit more support to strategic sectors in member countries and accompany ...

The Minister of Economy and Finance and the Vice President of the (AfDB), signed in Abidjan a donation for technical support to promote inclusive and green growth

27/05/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Aly Abou Sabaa, Vice-President of the (AfDB) in charge of sector- based operations, signed Wednesday, May 27th , 2015 in Abidjan, a donation agreement to the accompaniment of the Green ...

Participation of Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID in the (AfDB) Group Annual Meetings -Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from May 25th to 28th 2015 -

26/05/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance takes part in the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings, held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from May 25th to 28th 2015.​ On this occasion, Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID ...

Mr. BOUSSAID represents Morocco at the (AfDB) Annual Meetings

25/05/2015

Mr. Mohammed BOUSSAID, Minister of Economy and Finance takes part in the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), held May 25th to 29th  , 2015 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The 50th edition of the (AfDB) Annual ...