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The Manifestations Of Administrative Reform In The Public Service Sector In Morocco, Abdelilah Fountir
The Manifestations Of Administrative Reform In The Public Service Sector In Morocco, Abdelilah Fountir
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
More than thirty years after the enactment of Morocco's first general statute for public service (February 24, 1958), it has become essential to open public debate on this vital sector. Since independence, the public service has experienced overlapping complexities across legislative, human, and structural levels. The university's decision to address this issue reflects growing awareness of its national importance. Reforming the public service is central to broader administrative reform and the modernization of the state apparatus. Key challenges include the relationship between civil servants and the state, their legal status, societal discourse, and their role in decision-making and implementation processes.
The Scientific Decision-Making Process In Interpreting Economic Phenomena For Development Action, Mohamed Benchekroun Karimi
The Scientific Decision-Making Process In Interpreting Economic Phenomena For Development Action, Mohamed Benchekroun Karimi
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This paper examines the scientific approach to decision-making in the interpretation of economic phenomena for development purposes. The author, Mohamed Benchekroun Karimi, argues that decision-makers at all levels must rationalize human, financial, material, and technological resources while considering the time factor. The analysis is structured around key management functions: planning, organization, direction, and control. These objectives are pursued through frameworks such as Management Science, Operations Research, or Decision Science. In a rapidly changing society, public and private organizations must rationally confront complex interrelations, clearly understanding their direction, objectives, and actions to ensure efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
Some Applications Of The Moroccan Input-Output Table (Iot) For 1980, Clive S Gray
Some Applications Of The Moroccan Input-Output Table (Iot) For 1980, Clive S Gray
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This paper presents operations performed on the most recent Moroccan Input-Output Table (based on 1980 data) to facilitate its use for policy simulations. The author, Clive S. Gray, examines the sectoral cost repercussions of external shocks, such as a 10% increase in imported crude oil prices or in electricity and water tariffs. Additionally, the study evaluates the additional demand for imports and intermediate consumption resulting from 100 million DH increases in final demand across seven aggregated branches of the Moroccan economy. Due to the unavailability of sectoral breakdowns for commercial services, imports, and credit, simplifying assumptions and branch aggregation are …
Presentation On Scientific Activities Related To Environmental Law, Mahjoub El Haiba El Haiba
Presentation On Scientific Activities Related To Environmental Law, Mahjoub El Haiba El Haiba
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Environmental problems have a global character due to the interdependence of biosphere components, yet they also have significant local dimensions. Climate change and the greenhouse effect, which have intensified in recent decades, pose serious threats to biological balance and endanger human, plant, and animal life. While these issues demand global solutions, local responsibility remains crucial, as the causes and impacts vary across regions. This presentation highlights the scientific activities of the Moroccan Association for Environmental Law, which organizes events—such as roundtables on ozone layer protection—aimed at bridging scientific knowledge and legal frameworks to address both global and local environmental challenges …
Notes On The Budget Settlement Law, Abdelkbir Fikri Fikri
Notes On The Budget Settlement Law, Abdelkbir Fikri Fikri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
The budget settlement law is an essential mechanism for parliamentary ex-post control of public finances, providing an accounting verification and retroactive validation of the annual budget. According to Morocco's 1972 organic finance law, it certifies annual financial results and approves variances from forecasts. However, during the 1977-1983 legislature, these laws were simply ignored—despite the imperative legislative deadline requiring submission within two years following budget execution. The author attributes this to multiple factors: ministry inertia, parliamentary disinterest, and Court of Accounts disengagement. The government eventually submitted three settlement bills in April 1987 for the 1979–1981 fiscal years, though parliamentary debate remained …
Reflections On Regional Planning: The Case Of Morocco, Ahmed Trachen
Reflections On Regional Planning: The Case Of Morocco, Ahmed Trachen
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Regional planning constitutes a spatial economic policy, inseparable from spatial theories. Although space integration into economic analysis began in the last century, regional planning as an explicit policy only emerged after World War II. Today, it appears essential for all countries—whether developed (reducing regional disparities, environmental protection), centrally planned (curbing rural exodus, developing medium-sized towns), or less advanced (mobilising productive resources, reducing spatial inequalities). The author examines Morocco's specific challenges in this domain, highlighting how spatial planning policies must address the country's unique geographic, demographic, and economic characteristics to achieve balanced territorial development.
Property And Environment In Morocco: Heterogeneity And Ambivalence, Mohamed Ali Mekouar
Property And Environment In Morocco: Heterogeneity And Ambivalence, Mohamed Ali Mekouar
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Property is a fundamental institution linking humanity to the goods it appropriates. The author explores the complex relationship between property rights and environmental protection in Morocco, highlighting the heterogeneity and ambivalence inherent in this connection. Drawing on the philosophical perspective that "land does not belong to humans, but humans belong to the land," the analysis examines how property—though deeply embedded in human condition and legal systems—creates tensions between exclusive appropriation and environmental stewardship. The Moroccan context reveals diverse forms of property regimes and conflicting interests, raising critical questions about balancing private rights with collective environmental imperatives.
The Administration Of Value Added Tax In Africa: The Case Of Morocco, Mostafa Rhomari
The Administration Of Value Added Tax In Africa: The Case Of Morocco, Mostafa Rhomari
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Value Added Tax (VAT) requires a highly experienced, efficient, and absolutely integrous tax administration capable of handling complex operations: determining the tax base, assessing taxable amounts, liquidation, and meticulous examination of business accounts. However, African tax administrations often prefer simple, easy-to-apply procedures. In countries like Morocco, applying VAT to numerous small taxpayers—including a high percentage of retailers and service enterprises—poses significant challenges. Collection involves costly formalities that can sharply increase collection costs, a particular burden where only a small budget share is allocated to tax services. The author examines these administrative constraints that complicate effective VAT implementation in developing African …
The Child Born Out Of Wedlock In Morocco, Mohamed Chafi
The Child Born Out Of Wedlock In Morocco, Mohamed Chafi
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Unlike French law, which recognises legitimate, natural, adulterine, and adoptive filiation, Moroccan law only acknowledges legitimate blood filiation. Marriage is the exclusive foundation of family ties; adoption is formally prohibited, and extramarital sexual relations as well as adultery are criminally sanctioned. A child born out of wedlock cannot be recognised by the father nor establish natural paternity, nor can the father legitimise the child through subsequent marriage. Consequently, the illegitimate child finds themselves in a situation comparable to that of adulterine children in pre-Revolutionary France, effectively devoid of any legal relationship with their biological father.
Women, Economy And Culture In Morocco, Thérèse Benjelloun
Women, Economy And Culture In Morocco, Thérèse Benjelloun
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
The degree of women's emancipation in any society is an irreversible indicator of its level of development—perhaps more telling than GDP or energy consumption. In Morocco, the evolution of women's economic role is intrinsically linked to broader social and cultural transformations. Though women constitute nearly half the population, they remain a political minority. Yet their social role is culturally crucial, as they primarily raise children and transmit values to future generations. The author argues that examining women's economic participation—both past and present—reveals how their position, recognised aptitudes, and limitations shape Morocco's development trajectory.
The Impact Of Privatisation On The Urban Public Transport Sector In Morocco, Brahim Rachidi
The Impact Of Privatisation On The Urban Public Transport Sector In Morocco, Brahim Rachidi
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
Morocco's urban transport systems face a structural crisis marked by a chronic imbalance between supply and demand, exacerbated by rapid anarchic urbanisation, economic dependence on Casablanca, and deep imbalances between productive activities and urban structures. In response, public authorities have adopted a new policy introducing private operators into the urban public transport sector. This shift is expected to have profound repercussions on public transport companies, particularly the Autonomous Urban Transport Authorities. The author analyses the efficiency and effects of this privatisation policy, highlighting the specific characteristics of Morocco's urban transport system.
The Political And Ideological Function Of Public Service, Mohamed Ghomari
The Political And Ideological Function Of Public Service, Mohamed Ghomari
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
The role of administration within society is shaped by the ideology and policies of the state, ranging from interventionist to laissez-faire approaches. However, no state can entirely forgo socio-economic action without losing credibility. In Morocco, public services have existed since the Idrissid dynasty, rooted in Islamic ideology. Under the Protectorate, the French concept of public service reinforced administrative action across all sectors, serving the colonial power's strategy. The author examines how public service functions as both a political instrument and an ideological vehicle, reflecting the evolving relationship between state, society, and national development objectives.
Reform And Codification Of Labor Law: Mission Of A Code, Ahmed El Aouani
Reform And Codification Of Labor Law: Mission Of A Code, Ahmed El Aouani
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article addresses the urgent need for labor law reform and codification in Morocco. The author notes that despite major transformations in the employment market—including privatization and economic liberalization—labor legislation remains largely unchanged since the first three years of independence. The current legal framework reflects a bygone era of state monopoly over unions and the state's role as the primary employer. The author argues that codification is not merely about compiling scattered texts but fundamentally requires a comprehensive reform aligned with contemporary professional relations. The article questions the logic of privatizing vital economic sectors without simultaneously reforming the legal framework …
Synthesis Report, Mohamed Naciri
Synthesis Report, Mohamed Naciri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
The author, a geographer, reflects on the dense two-day debate on the land system and its implications for planning and urbanism. Despite fearing he may not fully capture the richness of contributions—particularly from a legal perspective requiring precision—he notes a striking unanimity among all twenty-six speakers: the land system is fundamentally unsuited to Morocco's accelerating urbanization. This consensus reveals an inadequacy that has all the characteristics of a crisis—not merely of the legal system, but of the entire land system. While disagreement among scholars is traditionally seen as a blessing, this unanimity provokes less gratifying feelings. The finding is deeply …
Bibliographic Notes: Morocco, Technology Transfer, Industrialization, And The International Division Of Labour, Mohamed Faik
Bibliographic Notes: Morocco, Technology Transfer, Industrialization, And The International Division Of Labour, Mohamed Faik
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This bibliographic section brings together notes dealing with Morocco's integration into the international division of labour, the political economy of technology transfer, trends in Moroccan industrialization, and the capital goods sector. It reviews works that examine how developing economies are inserted into international economic relations and how technological dependence, specialization, and industrial policy affect their development trajectories.
Moroccan Public Enterprises In Land Transport: Presentation Of Hassan El Alami's Doctoral Thesis, Mohamed Benhmidou
Moroccan Public Enterprises In Land Transport: Presentation Of Hassan El Alami's Doctoral Thesis, Mohamed Benhmidou
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This note presents Hassan El Alami's doctoral thesis on Moroccan public enterprises in land transport. It emphasizes the importance of the subject for understanding public enterprises in general and transport enterprises in particular. The contribution highlights the legal, socio-political, and institutional questions raised by public enterprise management and reform, and shows how the study contributes to debates on the role of the state in economic and social development.
Selected Bibliographic Elements On Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Najib Ibn Abdeljalil
Selected Bibliographic Elements On Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Najib Ibn Abdeljalil
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This bibliographic contribution presents selected references on small and medium-sized enterprises. It brings together works relating to enterprise policy, small industry, entrepreneurship, management, innovation, decision-making, and industrial development. The bibliography is intended to support research on SMEs in Morocco and in comparable economic contexts by providing a structured set of sources for students and researchers interested in business organization and development policy.
Obstacles To The Growth Of Mechanical Industries In Morocco And The Role Of The Integration-Compensation Law In The Development Of The Automobile Sector, Saïd Ihrai
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article analyzes the obstacles to the growth of mechanical industries in Morocco, with particular attention to the automobile sector and to the role of the Integration-Compensation Law. It situates the difficulties of the sector within broader debates on industrialization, technology transfer, and the insertion of developing countries into international industrial and commercial flows. The article discusses structural constraints affecting Morocco's mechanical industries and examines whether integration-compensation mechanisms can promote local content, industrial upgrading, and sectoral development.
The Impact Of Socio-Historical Factors On The Differentiation Of Gender Roles: The Case Of Morocco, Fadila Kanouni-Bennis
The Impact Of Socio-Historical Factors On The Differentiation Of Gender Roles: The Case Of Morocco, Fadila Kanouni-Bennis
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article examines the impact of socio-historical factors on the differentiation of gender roles in Morocco. It traces the historical formation of patriarchal family structures, the influence of Islam on the reproduction of gendered family roles, and the transformations experienced during the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-independence periods. The article also considers the structural inequalities affecting women in family relations and employment, arguing that contemporary gender roles must be understood through the long-term interaction of social, historical, religious, and economic factors.
The Problematic Of The State And Law In Morocco: A Historical And Social Approach To The State Phenomenon, Khalid Naciri
The Problematic Of The State And Law In Morocco: A Historical And Social Approach To The State Phenomenon, Khalid Naciri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article offers a historical and social analysis of the state and law in Morocco. It approaches the state phenomenon through theoretical debates on the emergence of the state, the relationship between economy and political autonomy, and the historical formation of state power. The article then applies these questions to Morocco, examining the links between nation, state, capitalism, ideology, and legal structures. It presents the problem of law as inseparable from social history and the development of state authority.
Is Moroccan Environmental Legislation At A Turning Point?, Mohamed Ali Mekouar
Is Moroccan Environmental Legislation At A Turning Point?, Mohamed Ali Mekouar
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article asks whether Moroccan environmental legislation is at a turning point. It recalls the growing awareness of environmental protection and the legal need to preserve quality of life, nature, and ecological balance. The article reviews the accumulation of legal texts concerning environmental protection in Morocco and points to their limits, fragmentation, and frequent ineffectiveness. It argues for a clearer and more coherent legal framework capable of addressing pollution and environmental degradation.
Agricultural Policy And The Limits Of Moroccan Agricultural Development, Abdelaziz Bouami, Mohamed Raki
Agricultural Policy And The Limits Of Moroccan Agricultural Development, Abdelaziz Bouami, Mohamed Raki
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article analyzes Moroccan agricultural policy and the limits of agricultural development. It reviews the role of the state and successive development plans, from the post-independence period through the early 1980s, and examines the contradictions of agricultural development. The authors study the economic and social effects of state intervention, including uneven growth, externally oriented production, land allocation, and the promotion of dominant agrarian interests.
Information Technology In Morocco, Mohammed Bedhri
Information Technology In Morocco, Mohammed Bedhri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article surveys the state of information technology in Morocco and situates it within broader debates on technological dependence and development. It asks whether developing countries can build their own capacities in computing or whether they remain dependent on imported technologies designed for different economic and social contexts. The article highlights the stakes of computerization for administration, economic management, security, and development strategy.
Presentation Of The 1983 Finance Law, Youssef Tahiri
Presentation Of The 1983 Finance Law, Youssef Tahiri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article presents the main features of Morocco's 1983 Finance Law. It places the law within the difficult economic context of the early 1980s, marked by budgetary constraints, external imbalances, public debt, and the need for adjustment. The article discusses how the Finance Law frames state intervention, expenditure, taxation, and financing choices, while reflecting the tensions between economic recovery, fiscal stabilization, and development priorities.
Early University Research On Smes In Morocco, Najib Ibn Abdeljalil
Early University Research On Smes In Morocco, Najib Ibn Abdeljalil
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article presents an early stage of university research on small and medium-sized enterprises in Morocco. It describes a research program carried out within graduate studies in economics, focusing on the owner-manager, the economic role of SMEs, and the specific characteristics of small and medium firms. The contribution also reports on seminar work conducted by students and outlines the theoretical and empirical questions raised by SME research in the Moroccan context.
The Structure Of Moroccan Industry, M'Hamed Sagou
The Structure Of Moroccan Industry, M'Hamed Sagou
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article examines the structure of Moroccan industry by studying the degree of concentration in different branches and the place of small and medium enterprises within the national industrial fabric. The author draws on data from industrial censuses and enterprise surveys to assess whether concentration in Moroccan manufacturing is excessive, sectoral, or comparable with patterns observed in other developing countries. The paper argues that the coexistence of large oligopolistic units with a mass of small and medium firms raises specific issues for industrial policy, competition, and technological development. It calls for a differentiated approach to industrial concentration that takes account …
Review Of The Book Public International Law By Dr. Abdelkader El Kadiri, Mohamed Bennani
Review Of The Book Public International Law By Dr. Abdelkader El Kadiri, Mohamed Bennani
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This review presents Dr. Abdelkader El Kadiri's book on public international law. The reviewer situates the work within Moroccan legal education and highlights its usefulness for students and researchers in international relations and international law. The review notes that the book covers key aspects of public international law, including the principles, sources, and institutions of the international legal order, and reflects the needs of university curricula following the reform of legal studies. It emphasizes the contribution of the work as a reference tool for understanding contemporary international legal issues.
Report On The Specialized Study Days On Parliamentary Experience And Legislative Practice In Morocco: Faculty Of Law, Rabat, May 24–26, 1984, Mohamed Moatassim
Report On The Specialized Study Days On Parliamentary Experience And Legislative Practice In Morocco: Faculty Of Law, Rabat, May 24–26, 1984, Mohamed Moatassim
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This report presents and discusses the specialized study days devoted to parliamentary experience and legislative practice in Morocco, held at the Faculty of Law in Rabat from May 24 to 26, 1984. The author summarizes the central questions raised during the meeting, including the assessment of the Moroccan parliament, the relationship between politics and law, the limits between public and private law, and the role of legal and social sciences in analyzing legislative institutions. The report reviews the diversity of contributions and debates, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary reflection on parliamentary practice in the Moroccan context.
Technology And Development In Morocco, Mohamed Germouni
Technology And Development In Morocco, Mohamed Germouni
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article examines the relationship between technology and development in Morocco. It discusses the role of technological choices in shaping industrialization, productivity, and economic growth. The paper emphasizes that technology is not a neutral factor, but a strategic component of development policy that must be adapted to national priorities, institutional capacities, and social needs. It also highlights the importance of coherent technological policy for long-term development.
Small-Scale Industry And Economic Development, Mohamed Mansouri
Small-Scale Industry And Economic Development, Mohamed Mansouri
Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)
This article analyzes the role of small-scale industry in economic development, with particular attention to Morocco. It examines the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to production, employment, regional development, and industrial diversification. The paper discusses the statistical and policy dimensions of the sector and considers how support for small industry can strengthen national development strategies and productive capacity.