Welcome to our newsletter! In this edition, we dissect the economic repercussions of the 2023 earthquake in Morocco, evaluating the efficacy of the ensuing reconstruction plan. Drawing insights from Okun’s law, we explore the intricate relationship between economic growth and unemployment in African nations, pondering policy interventions for fostering stability and job creation. Additionally, we scrutinize the evolving field of voluntary carbon markets in Africa, weighing potential benefits against challenges in the pursuit of sustainable development. Shifting our gaze to South Africa, we contemplate the upcoming elections and the potential for political shifts as the ANC faces electoral challenges. Finally, we confront the looming threat of AI-generated misinformation in global elections, underscoring the need for critical thinking in safeguarding democratic processes against emerging technological risks.
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| Assessing the Economic Impacts of Al-Haouz Earthquake: Damages and Recovery Strategy
What are the economic repercussions of the 2023 earthquake in Morocco? This Paper assesses the effectiveness of the subsequent five-year reconstruction plan, which amounts to 8.5% of GDP. Using an inter-province inter-industry Input-Output (IIO) table, it predicts a 0.24% GDP growth loss in 2023. While the overall impact on Morocco's economy is expected to be mild, the plan will likely significantly affect the gross regional product (GRP) of affected provinces, depending on how the funds are allocated ... Read more
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Policy lessons from Okun’s law for African countries
How is economic growth relating to unemployment in African countries? Using data from the ILO and World Bank for 39 nations, with a focus on estimating the Okun’s coefficient, this Paper explores the link between GDP growth and unemployment in Africa, reflecting unique economic structures, unlike in advanced economies. What factors influence this relationship? How can policymakers enhance job creation and stability while also addressing growth volatility, particularly in Morocco, to reduce unemployment fluctuations? ... Read more
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Voluntary Carbon Markets in Africa: A Deep Dive Into Opportunities and Challenges
Examining the rising interest in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) in Africa, this Paper highlights both the potential benefits and challenges. VCMs offer opportunities for addressing climate change but face debates over the legitimacy of carbon credits. Analyzing historical trends and current data, the research explores how African nations can strategically engage in VCMs to enhance sustainable development while making significant contributions to climate action... Read more
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Élections sud-africaines de mai 2024 : l’ANC continuera-t-il à gouverner seul ?
Depuis 2009, le Congrès national africain (ANC) a graduellement enregistré un déclin de son soutien électoral, bien que sa position politique dominante en Afrique du Sud demeure incontestée. En effet, malgré le scandale de corruption impliquant Jacob Zuma en 2019, l'ANC a maintenu une majorité de 57,5 %. Cependant, selon les prévisions électorales de 2024, l'ANC pourrait ne pas franchir la barre des 50 % des voix, rendant ainsi nécessaire une coalition avec d'autres partis. Cette baisse de popularité du parti est attribuée à plusieurs facteurs, notamment à la perception d’une corruption systémique croissante au sein du parti ... Lire plus
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Bracing for Black Swans: Artificial Intelligence and Elections in 2024
In 2024, elections involving over half of the world's population in 78 countries faced a significant threat from AI-generated misinformation and disinformation, identified as the primary risk factor for election outcomes. This threat has raised concerns about potential unforeseeable and impactful events, termed black swans. While some tech companies and governments have taken steps to address this issue through coalitions and regulations, the fight against AI misinformation remains daunting. The key defense against such threats lies not solely in technological or governance solutions but rather in fostering critical thinking ... Read more
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| La façade atlantique africaine : Risques naturels, prévention et adaptation
La façade atlantique africaine, riche en ressources naturelles, est confrontée à des défis environnementaux croissants tels que les inondations, l'érosion côtière et les cyclones. Pour comprendre et relever ces défis, nous avons interviewé Dr. Naima Hamoumi, Professeure et experte en océanographie; et ce en marge de la conférence que nous avons récemment organisée sur la sécurité des espaces maritimes de l’Afrique atlantique ... Ecouter
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حديث الثلاثاء: تراجع المستوى التعليمي وضرورة مواكبة المسار التكنولوجي
نناقش في حلقة هذا الأسبوع من حديث الثلاثاء موضوع التعليم في المغرب، وهو إحدى القضايا الجوهرية التي تحظى بأولوية قصوى على المستوى الحكومي نظرا لارتباطه بمسارات تطور المجتمع وتقدمه وانخراطه في مشروع التنمية الوطنية. ومع ذلك، يظل المغرب من الدول التي تُسجّل أدنى الأداأت فيما يتعلق بجودة الإنجازات التعليمية استنادًا إلى العديد من التقييمات النوعية والكمية. فما هي العوامل المؤدية إلى هذا التراجع؟ وكيف يمكن معالجته؟ وكيف يسهم دمج الذكاء الاصطناعي في تحسين تجربة التعلم؟ أسئلة نتناولها مع ضيفنا د عبد الإله كديلي، رئيس مؤسسة تمكين للتفوق والابتكار ... شاهد
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