Driouch: Blue Economy as a Strategic Choice to Enhance Sustainable Development in Morocco
Express TV: Mostafa Al-Filali
Zakia Driouch confirmed that Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, places the “blue economy” at the heart of its development strategy, recognizing it as one of the main drivers for achieving sustainable economic growth and enhancing the kingdom’s prominence at both regional and international levels.
This statement was made during a national seminar held in Rabat, focused on the theme “The Role of Regions in Developing Marine Clusters,” organized by the Association of Regions of Morocco in partnership with the WestMED initiative, aimed at fostering a discussion around advancing the marine economy in the kingdom.
In her opening speech, Driouch highlighted the importance of cooperation among various stakeholders, praising the existing partnership between national regions and the WestMED initiative, which reflects a convergence of visions aimed at making marine activities a genuine driver for economic and social development, particularly through the development of coastal marine clusters.
The government official emphasized that accelerating the implementation of innovative projects in the blue economy necessarily involves enhancing coordination between different players, allowing for the transformation of ideas into concrete, executable projects while working on building effective and sustainable partnerships.
At the regional level, Driouch pointed out that Morocco’s engagement in this dynamic reflects a forward-looking vision to address economic challenges and rapid transformations, asserting that the kingdom seeks to establish itself as a leading regional hub for sustainable blue economy, in line with royal directives.
This seminar is part of ongoing national efforts to develop the blue economy by leveraging the marine and coastal potential present in various regions of the kingdom and investing it to stimulate innovation and create added value, thereby enhancing regional competitiveness and supporting the path toward comprehensive development.
