Morocco’s Agriculture Ministry has initiated a major revision of its 1969 Agricultural Investment Code to align the legal framework with today’s economic realities and climate challenges.
The reforms come under the strategic banner of the “Génération Green 2020-2030” programme and aim to modernise the foundation of farm investment, including irrigation, land development and incentive structures.
The existing code, promulgated as Dahir 1-69-25 and composed of nearly 50 associated decrees and orders, remains the core legal reference for agricultural investment.
However, the ministry says it is now outdated given the rise of public-private partnerships, the need for water sustainability and evolving agro-business models.
Led by Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari, the reform will unfold in three stages: a diagnostic inventory and analysis of current legislation; a proposal of reform needs through stakeholder consultations; and the drafting of a roadmap for legislative change.
Emphasis will be placed on decentralisation, simplified regulation, enhanced rural investment attractiveness and integrated resource management.
Agriculture remains critical to the economy, accounting for approximately 10 percent of GDP and nearly 30 percent of employment, which highlights the broader significance of the reform.
The World Bank says six consecutive years of drought have caused declines in the sector.
The reform presents an opportunity to open new avenues for investment in Morocco’s rural economy and to shift from a regulation-heavy model to a more agile, investment-friendly regime.
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