Morocco in the Global Economy

Lecturer: Uri Dadush

Presentation

The Advanced Training in Economic Analysis and Management offers an executive policy-oriented training with analytical and quantitative approaches to diverse economic issues, ranging from public policy evaluation to regional and spatial analysis. It enables future managers whether in the public or the private sectors to develop analytical skills and to acquire extensive knowledge in applied macroeconomic and microeconomic fields, with the optimal combination between the theoretical background and concrete economic case studies.

Unlike academic programs, this training fits within an evolving framework enriched by deep-reaching changes in the economic environment that require ongoing adaptation and revision of study programs.

Target Audience

The program is designed for executives identified with high potential, who have theoretical background in economic sciences, statistics and econometrics. They need to have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Admissions

Through a rigorous selection process, the applicants are selected based on – but not limited – number of relevant years of experience, and a strong interest in the courses’ topics. The number of trainees will go up to 25 per year.

Applications

Applicants should send their current resume in PDF format and a personal statement of no more than 250 words explaining the reasons for their application and how they will contribute to and benefit from the program they will have composed to PolicySchool@ocppc.ma or fill out the application form online before September 25th, 2016. The selected candidates will subsequently receive a confirmation email.

Contact

OCP Policy Center
Centre d’affaires Ryad–Sud, 4éme étage
Mahaj Erryad
Rabat
Maroc

Phone: + 212 (0) 5 37 27 08 08 / Fax : + 212 (0) 5 37 71 31 54

Dates

09-15 September 2015
17-21 October 2016
Next Session TBA

The world economy is undergoing a historic transformation with globalization and the rise of developing countries. How does Morocco fit into this story? This course reviews the evolution of the global economy in the post-war era and examines the development of Morocco in that context, addressing policy issues as they arise.

The course will focus on empirical evidence and policy challenges, but will also aim to provide an intuitive understanding of the relevant economic theory:

• Introductory Lecture: Trade, Competitiveness and Morocco;
• The New World Order: How we got there and scenarios to 2050;
• The downside of globalization: movie clips and discussion;
• The transformation of world trade, manufacturing, and the digitization of the world economy;
• Student-led break-out sessions on how Morocco’s performance since 1990 compares the global challenge of inequality and job creation;
• Morocco and Africa: Financial integration and macroeconomic stability in developing countries;
• Morocco’s growth strategy – achievements and problems;
• Migration, the diaspora and development: the case of MENA;
• Institutions and Globalization: the case of Morocco;
• Student-led break-out sessions: define Morocco’s reform priorities and how best to pay for them;
• Concluding Lecture: the Case for Optimism and Activism.