Global Economy
Central Bank of Morocco Teams Up with Agriculture Ministry to Boost Data Sharing and Economic Forecasts
On July 13, 2026, Bank Al‑Maghrib and Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water & Forests signed a formal partnership agreement in Rabat. The pact creates a structured platform for exchanging statistical data, economic forecasts and research, aiming to improve policy‑making across agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. The agreement also foresees joint studies, skill‑building programmes and shared access to each institution’s analytical reports, providing a solid foundation for more informed public‑sector decisions.
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Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
Partnership Signed in Rabat
Bank Al‑Maghrib and the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water & Forests executed a formal cooperation agreement on 13 July 2026 in the capital city of Rabat.
Key Objectives of the Agreement
- Data Exchange: Establish a systematic framework for sharing statistical data and economic indicators across agriculture, fisheries and forest sectors.
- Joint Research: Conduct collaborative studies and produce joint forecasts to aid policy‑making.
- Access to Reports: Provide both institutions with mutual access to analytical reports, studies and publications produced by each other.
- Capacity Building: Organise training sessions and skill‑development programmes for staff of both entities.
Signatories
The agreement was signed by Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al‑Maghrib, and Ahmed El Bouari, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water & Forests.
What This Means for Stakeholders
By aligning the central bank’s macro‑economic expertise with the ministry’s sector‑specific knowledge, the partnership seeks to enhance the accuracy of economic forecasts, improve the design of agricultural and fisheries policies, and ultimately support sustainable development in Morocco’s key primary sectors.
Both parties have committed to regular updates, joint publications and a continuous dialogue to ensure that the shared information translates into tangible policy benefits.