Women's Access to Economic Opportunities in Morocco

The activity rate of Moroccan women (*) has been on a structural decline for some twenty years. This trend is all the more critical given its low level, regarded as one of the lowest in the world. And yet, a host of reforms, programs and actions have been implemented or are underway to improve the condition of women, both economically and socially, and in both urban and rural areas.

Are we dealing with a societal phenomenon or simply with economic growth issues? What lessons can we draw from the different studies and analyses carried out in this area, and what are the drivers for a more efficient policy with lasting effects on improving the economic empowerment of women in Morocco?

(*) The activity rate indicates the share of the population participating or seeking to participate in the production of goods and services in the country's total population.