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Karim Zidane
Karim Zidane, Minister Delegate to the head of Governement, in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public policies

Mr. Karim Zidane was appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, responsible for Investment, Convergence, and the Evaluation of Public Policies.

With a solid experience in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Karim Zidane has demonstrated deep expertise in leading strategic projects, coordinating multisectoral initiatives, and building high-level partnerships.

A graduate of prestigious national and international institutions, he brings over twenty years of experience managing complex economic portfolios, with a particular focus on sustainable growth policies and attracting foreign investment to Morocco.

Before his ministerial appointment, Karim Zidane held senior positions within prominent international organizations, where he played a vital role in designing and implementing strategies for international cooperation and development, driven by his recognized expertise and commitment to innovation.

Missions

The Ministry of Investment, Convergence, and Public Policy Evaluation (MICEPP) is a newly established department. The decree outlining its powers and organization was adopted on February 9, 2022.

MICEPP is responsible for formulating and monitoring the implementation of the state's policy in the areas of investment, improving the business climate, convergence, and the evaluation of public policies.

In terms of investment, the Ministry is responsible for:

  1. Developing, in coordination with government authorities and relevant organizations, the state's policy regarding investment development, promotion, incentives, and support.
  2. Ensuring the implementation and updating of the state's policy, and its translation into national or sectoral strategies regarding investment development, promotion, incentives, and support, in coordination with government authorities and relevant organizations.
  3. Contributing to the promotion of investments and supporting investors, in coordination with government authorities and relevant organizations.
  4. Providing strategic monitoring in the field of investment.

Regarding the Business Climate, its mission is to:

  1. Develop, in coordination with government authorities and relevant organizations, the state's policy for improving the business climate.
  2. Ensure the implementation and updating of the state's policy and its strategic translation in the field of the business climate.
  3. Contribute to the implementation of measures aimed at improving the business climate.
  4. Provide strategic monitoring in this field.

In the field of convergence and evaluation of public policies, the Ministry's mission is to:

  1. Develop, in coordination with government authorities and relevant organizations, the state's policy regarding convergence and evaluation of public policies.
  2. Evaluate the coherence of public policies and sectoral policies in this area, and ensure the harmonization and development of convergence and evaluation systems.
  3. Provide strategic monitoring in the fields of convergence and evaluation of public policies.

Organizational chart

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Organizations under supervision

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The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE)

The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) supports the economic and social development of the Kingdom of Morocco through its activities of promotion, solicitation, and support for investment and export. It implements the state's strategy for the development of national and foreign investments as well as the export of goods and services, playing a significant role in the sectoral promotion of the Moroccan offer.

AMDIE supports investors by serving as the secretariat for the Investment Commission and convening the Technical Committee for Preparation and Monitoring (CTPS), which includes the services of the ministerial departments concerned with the investment project.

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Regional Investment Centers

Regional Investment Centers (CRI) are key players in promoting investment in local areas. They are called upon to play a crucial role in achieving national objectives in terms of private investment. In accordance with the High Instructions of His Majesty the King, may God assist Him, CRIs are responsible for overseeing the entire investment process, increasing its efficiency, and providing better support services to project owners until their final completion. 

To this end, the supervision of CRIs was transferred in May 2022 to the Head of Government, who delegated part of their prerogatives to the Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies.

Legislation and regulations

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Decree No. 3735-21 of 7 rejeb 1443 (9 February 2022) establishing the functions and the organisation of the divisions and services under the central directorates of MICEPP

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Decree No. 2-21-992 of 7 rejeb 1443 (9 February 2022) setting out the functions and organisation of the Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies