AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Growth Watch: Morocco’s economy grew 4.4% in 2024, with eight of 12 regions beating the national average; Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra led at 7.6% on non-market services and maritime fisheries, followed by Dakhla-Oued Eddahab at 7% driven by fishing and construction. Academic & Health Cooperation: Ibn Zohr University signed new partnership agreements in Laayoune with Canary Islands universities, expanding Morocco-Spain ties into medical research, clinical ethics, and student mobility. Energy Megaprojects: Coverage highlights the scale and investment behind Morocco’s wind and solar push, spotlighting the Tarfaya Wind Farm and the Ouarzazate Solar Power Station as key Atlantic-era power assets. Film, Tourism & Occupation Backlash: NGOs and solidarity groups renewed criticism of filming for “The Odyssey” in occupied Dakhla, arguing cinema promotion is being used to normalize occupation and sideline Sahrawi realities. Diplomatic Support for Western Sahara: Chile’s parliamentarians backed Morocco’s Autonomy Plan and endorsed UN Security Council Resolution 2797, framing Rabat as a gateway to Africa and a bridge to Latin America. Demographics & Migration Lens: A global map shows Western Sahara among the most male-skewed populations (about 122 men per 100 women), pointing to migration and longevity as key drivers.
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