Agriculture Sector
The agribusiness sector is a driving force of the Moroccan economy
• Contributing: 29% of the industrial GDP, 20% of formal employment, and 15% of processed products, accounting for a production of more than 80 million MAD
Investments in agribusiness
• Almost 16 billion MAD were invested in the sector between 2004 and 2008
• Today it houses 29% of industrial businesses, employing over 90 000 people
The State has planned a number of initiatives with the launching of Maroc “Plan Vert” in order to benefit from its assets and to encourage investment...
• Labour costs, agricultural raw materials, culinary and industrial tradition, logistical position
The “Plan Vert” is based on 5 initiatives:
• A development plan for areas with high export potential
• Development plans for the restructuring of the nation's basic food supply channels
• A plan to support intermediary channels
• A training program specially intended for the sector
• A network of Agro poles
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