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The Future of Skills: A Case Study of the Agri-Food Sector in Morocco

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Title: The Future of Skills: A Case Study of the Agri-Food Sector in Morocco
Language: English
Authors: European Training Foundation (ETF) (Italy)
Source: European Training Foundation. 2021.
Availability: European Training Foundation. Villa Gualino Viale Settimio Severo 65, I-10133 Torino, Italy. Tel: +39-011-630-2222; Fax: +39-011-630-2200; e-mail: info@etf.europa.eu; Web site: https://www.etf.europa.eu/en
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 92
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agriculture, Vocational Education, Agricultural Production, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Occupations, Industry, Job Skills, Economic Factors, Labor Market, Change, Job Training, Automation, Information Technology, Business, Occupations, Stakeholders, Food Processing Occupations, Barriers, Labor Force Development, Sustainability
Geographic Terms: Morocco
Abstract: This study focuses on the agri-food sector in Morocco and 'drivers' of change for skills. It alerts education and training institutions to prepare workers for the jobs of the future. The Moroccan society and economy depend heavily on agriculture production, employing around one third of the population and accounting for around 12% of GDP over the past five years. Agri-food as a whole is particularly important in rural areas. It is estimated that around 4 million rural inhabitants are employed in agriculture. On the other hand, the food processing industry has a more limited, but increasing workforce, as around 141 000 people work in the sector at the national level. The agri-food sector accounts for around 21% of total exports. The Green Morocco Plan 2008-2020 supported the development of the agriculture sector by fostering closer links between farms and industry, The new Generation Green (2020-2030) builds upon the achievements of the Green Morocco Plan to further consolidate growth and social improvements in the sector.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2021
Access URL: https://www.etf.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2021-04/future_of_skills_agri-food_sector_in_morocco.pdf
Accession Number: ED614396
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study focuses on the agri-food sector in Morocco and 'drivers' of change for skills. It alerts education and training institutions to prepare workers for the jobs of the future. The Moroccan society and economy depend heavily on agriculture production, employing around one third of the population and accounting for around 12% of GDP over the past five years. Agri-food as a whole is particularly important in rural areas. It is estimated that around 4 million rural inhabitants are employed in agriculture. On the other hand, the food processing industry has a more limited, but increasing workforce, as around 141 000 people work in the sector at the national level. The agri-food sector accounts for around 21% of total exports. The Green Morocco Plan 2008-2020 supported the development of the agriculture sector by fostering closer links between farms and industry, The new Generation Green (2020-2030) builds upon the achievements of the Green Morocco Plan to further consolidate growth and social improvements in the sector.