Perspectives from the Region and Europe (Workshop I)
Morocco continues to suffer from significant regional disparities, a poor education system, and high unemployment, especially among the young. Socio-economic deprivation and the perceived lack of opportunities have also been key drivers of radicalization and irregular migration, especially among Moroccan youth. Introducing comprehensive policies to address the country’s socio-economic problems is essential for the country’s development and stability. This is becoming even more urgent as Morocco is hosting a growing number of migrants and refugees.
To address issues related to Morocco’s migration, education and employment – which reinforce each other rather than constituting separate challenges – 14 mid-level experts who work in the field of policy analysis and advice in think tanks, academic research institutions, or comparable organizations from Morocco and Europe took part in the four-day workshop and developed policy recommendations.
The workshop is part of the MENA Program’s project on the promotion of think tank work in the Middle East and North Africa, which aims to strengthen the scientific and technical capacities of civil society actors in the region and the EU who are engaged in research and policy analysis and advice.
The event was realized in close cooperation with the Rabat Social Studies Institute (RSSI) and with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office, the Institute for International Cultural Relations (ifa), and the Robert Bosch Stiftung.
