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Système de Management de la Qualité
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BUREAU VERITAS MAROC

Bank Al-Maghrib continues

its war against inflation

Casablanca Price increase
Commissioning Nadia Fettah Tourism in Marrakech

the Mohammed VI tries to reassure No respite for
bridge the MPs Ramadan

Editorial Dialogue of the deaf Mohamed Ali MRABI

Meriem OUDGHIRI
W HAT is currently happening in France challenges us in more ways than tions with all the stakeholders will make it possible to move forward concerning
one. The pension reform, approved with a sledgehammer approach, this issue in a peaceful atmosphere. The working methodology has already
opened the way to a real political crisis, clashes in several cities, and been set during the social dialogue rounds. To avoid stirring up tension, the
other turmoil... Some protesters even threaten to «bring the country’s economy government does not want the debate to be focused on measures that are bones
to its knees». In Morocco, the urgency of the issue of pension reform no longer of contention. The Minister of Finance had clearly specified, before parliamen-
needs to be demonstrated. The different pension schemes are threatened. Tech- tarians, that the reform will not be limited to delaying the retirement age or to
nical deficits are expected in a few years. the amounts of contributions. Overhauling the governance of the public pension
The diagnosis is widely shared. Basic pension schemes are characterized by funds and other governments welfare funds is also crucial.
diversity and a lack of convergence, with distinct design, regulatory framework, The outcome of this project will depend on the concessions that could be
governance and steering. Everyone agrees on the urgency of acting to avoid made by the various stakeholders. This is essential if one wishes to do eve-
mortgaging the future of the retirees-to-be. rything that needs be done on time. Transparent communication as well as
Nonetheless, in this type of reform, arm wrestling is often inevitable. Espe- raising awareness of the risks and issues, will be the key. Otherwise, it will be a
cially when the solution will have to go through unpopular measures. Consulta- dialogue of the deaf.o