Morocco: Does Rising Power Really Benefit Everyone?
In an interview with France 24, economist and essayist Abdelmalek Alaoui discusses his book "Morocco, the Challenge of Power" and examines the inequalities that persist despite the Kingdom's economic transformation.
Moroccan economist, entrepreneur and essayist Abdelmalek Alaoui was interviewed by journalist Fatimata Wane on France 24's "Journal de l'Afrique" program, coinciding with the release of his book "Morocco, the Challenge of Power" published by Cherche Midi editions.
In this book, the author traces, according to France 24, seventy years of transformation in the Kingdom of Morocco, covering the country's industrialization, the development of its infrastructure, its investments across the African continent, and its diplomatic activities. These elements testify, according to the work cited by the source, to a shift in the country's standing on the regional stage.
Abdelmalek Alaoui nonetheless highlights, according to the same remarks reported, several persistent vulnerabilities in this development model. Among them are youth unemployment, territorial inequalities, and difficulties in better distributing the fruits of economic growth among the various segments of the Moroccan population.
The author also discusses, according to the source, the responsibility of Morocco's elites in building and sharing this collective success.
Beyond economic and political analysis of Morocco, the interview also touched on Abdelmalek Alaoui's personal journey, addressing themes of success, setbacks encountered, and legacy. The journalist questioned him on an issue he considers essential for the entire African continent: what purpose should individual success serve if it does not benefit future generations, in the terms reported by France 24.
Sources
- Maroc : Abdelmalek Alaoui, la puissance peut-elle profiter à tous ? — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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