The Politics Of Development In Morocco

Author : Sylvia I. Bergh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781786731166

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The Politics of Development in Morocco by Sylvia I. Bergh Pdf

Since the mid-1990s, Morocco has sought to present itself as a model of genuine and gradual reform, with decentralisation as a key tenet of this. Here, Sylvia Bergh investigates the dynamics of popular participation and local governance, testing the extent to which the current structure builds local capacity, or whether it is, in fact, a tool for 'soft' state control. She narrates the realities of local administration and civil society to shed critical light on questions of democratic transition in North Africa. Her assessment of decentralisation and participatory development projects in rural Morocco, and the legal and policy frameworks in which they operate, leads to the conclusion that they have generally not yet led to an expansion of a civil society able to build local capacity or enhance bottom-up empowerment. Grounded in an approach of the 'anthropology of policy', this book makes an important contribution to literature on the democratisation, development and governance in North Africa.

Author : Eve Sandberg,Seth Binder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351065962

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Mohammed VI's Strategies for Moroccan Economic Development by Eve Sandberg,Seth Binder Pdf

This book analyzes the economic development choices initiated by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI since he ascended the throne in 1999 and situates those choices in the political economy development literature. Examining the policies enacted by the King, the authors argue that over the past twenty years Mohammed VI has achieved some outstanding successes in modernizing the foundational economic sectors of Morocco, but the benefits of this development have not reached all Moroccans. With its focus on economic development, this book explores the way in which Mohammed VI’s development strategies have, in part, resembled the neoliberal model advocated by Western powers and institutions, as well as how the King also adopted some of the European practices of state intervention found in the "varieties of capitalism" models across Europe. Additionally, Mohammed VI’s Strategies for Moroccan Economic Development looks at the way in which the King has sought to utilize "leap frog" technologies so that Morocco has become a leader in certain productive sectors and is not just catching up to rival producers. The book also examines the extent to which Moroccan citizens have benefited from the economic transformations, arguing that not all Moroccans have benefited; many Moroccan citizens in 2019 echo the same economic concerns that were voiced in 1999 when King Mohammed VI first assumed the throne. With its focus on economic development, this book will be of interest not only to scholars and students of Middle East and North African Studies, but also Economics, International Development, and Politics.

Author : Sylvia Irene Bergh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : 1350989126

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The Politics of Development in Morocco by Sylvia Irene Bergh Pdf

"Since the mid-1990s, Morocco has sought to present itself as a model of genuine and gradual reform, with decentralisation as a key tenet of this. Here, Sylvia Bergh investigates the dynamics of popular participation and local governance, testing the extent to which the current structure builds local capacity, or whether it is, in fact, a tool for 'soft' state control. She narrates the realities of local administration and civil society to shed critical light on questions of democratic transition in North Africa. Her assessment of decentralisation and participatory development projects in rural Morocco, and the legal and policy frameworks in which they operate, leads to the conclusion that they have generally not yet led to an expansion of a civil society able to build local capacity or enhance bottom-up empowerment. Grounded in an approach of the 'anthropology of policy', this book makes an important contribution to literature on the democratisation, development and governance in North Africa."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Author : Douglas Elliott Ashford
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781400874576

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National Development and Local Reform by Douglas Elliott Ashford Pdf

Focusing on the problems of increased political participation as a vital aspect of the developmental process, the author compares the ways three different political systems—the monarchy of Morocco, the single-party state of Tunisia, and the alliance of military and civil officials of the Pakistani regime—have attempted to solve the problem at the local level. Originally published in 1967. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : I William Zartman
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1987-10-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015012868967

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The Political Economy of Morocco by I William Zartman Pdf

The book begins with an interpretation of the restructured Moroccan political system during the past decade and continues with analyses of the makhzen (royal patronage system), parties, and public opinion. Three chapters provide a frank, hard-hitting examination of Morrocco's economic problems and conditions. There's an interesting interpretation of Moroccan socio-political relations based on mediation and bargaining. In addition, the contributors shed light on the Moroccan military in politics, the impact of the Saharan War on Moroccan domestic and foreign policy, the relation between religion and politics, and much more.

Author : Douglas Elliott Ashford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Morocco
ISBN : UCAL:B3292463

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Morocco-Tunisia by Douglas Elliott Ashford Pdf

Morocco and Tunisia. National planning has to take cultural factors into account. The ritualism of economic development, and the political aspects involved. Partly historical. Bibliography pp. 59 to 61.

Author : Shana Cohen,Larabi Jaidi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317793946

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Morocco by Shana Cohen,Larabi Jaidi Pdf

Cohen and Jaidi trace the development of contemporary Morocco in the Islamic world of North Africa, which is currently at the forefront of the clash between Western-style development and the politicized Islam that now pervades the Arab world. By applying globalization theory to detailed accounts of everyday life in an Arab society, the book is uniquely suited to students. Morocco in particular is a good place to look at this extremely important confrontation. It is among the most liberalized Islamic states, yet it is also in the midst of a revival of politicized Islam, which has its own globalizing agenda. The authors detail how this clash pervades Moroccan culture and society, and what it can tell us about the effects of globalization on the Arab world. Morocco is extremely close to the West in terms of physical proximity, and it is a favoured spot for Western tourists. Yet its closest neighbours in social terms are Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia, all of which have directly experienced the effects of politicized Islam in the last quarter century.

Author : Gregory White
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0791450279

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A Comparative Political Economy of Tunisia and Morocco by Gregory White Pdf

Examines how rising economic integration with Europe impacts Tunisia and Morocco.

Author : Myriam Catusse,Karam Karam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Arab countries
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133340104

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Returning to Political Parties? by Myriam Catusse,Karam Karam Pdf

Author : Clement Moore Henry,Robert Springborg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781139490818

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Globalization and the Politics of Development in the Middle East by Clement Moore Henry,Robert Springborg Pdf

In this 2010 edition of their book on the economic development of the Middle East and North Africa, Clement Henry and Robert Springborg reflect on what has happened to the region's economy since 2001. How have the various countries in the Middle East responded to the challenges of globalization and to the rise of political Islam, and what changes, for better or for worse, have occurred? Utilizing the country categories they applied in the previous book and further elaborating the significance of the structural power of capital and Islamic finance, they demonstrate how over the past decade the monarchies (as exemplified by Jordan, Morocco and those of the Gulf Cooperation Council) and the conditional democracies (Israel, Turkey and Lebanon) continue to do better than the military dictatorships or 'bullies' (Egypt, Tunisia and now Iran) and 'the bunker states' (Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Yemen).

Author : World Bank
Publisher : Baltimore : Published for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development by Johns Hopkins Press c1966.
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Economic development
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120518449

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The Economic Development of Morocco by World Bank Pdf

Author : Sylvia I. Bergh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781786721167

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The Politics of Development in Morocco by Sylvia I. Bergh Pdf

Since the mid-1990s, Morocco has sought to present itself as a model of genuine and gradual reform, with decentralisation as a key tenet of this. Here, Sylvia Bergh investigates the dynamics of popular participation and local governance, testing the extent to which the current structure builds local capacity, or whether it is, in fact, a tool for 'soft' state control. She narrates the realities of local administration and civil society to shed critical light on questions of democratic transition in North Africa. Her assessment of decentralisation and participatory development projects in rural Morocco, and the legal and policy frameworks in which they operate, leads to the conclusion that they have generally not yet led to an expansion of a civil society able to build local capacity or enhance bottom-up empowerment. Grounded in an approach of the 'anthropology of policy', this book makes an important contribution to literature on the democratisation, development and governance in North Africa.

Author : Janine A. Clark
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231545013

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Local Politics in Jordan and Morocco by Janine A. Clark Pdf

In recent years, authoritarian states in the Middle East and North Africa have faced increasing international pressure to decentralize political power. Decentralization is presented as a panacea that will foster good governance and civil society, helping citizens procure basic services and fight corruption. Two of these states, Jordan and Morocco, are monarchies with elected parliaments and recent experiences of liberalization. Morocco began devolving certain responsibilities to municipal councils decades ago, while Jordan has consistently followed a path of greater centralization. Their experiences test such assumptions about the benefits of localism. Janine A. Clark examines why Morocco decentralized while Jordan did not and evaluates the impact of their divergent paths, ultimately explaining how authoritarian regimes can use decentralization reforms to consolidate power. Local Politics in Jordan and Morocco argues that decentralization is a tactic authoritarian regimes employ based on their coalition strategies to expand their base of support and strengthen patron-client ties. Clark analyzes the opportunities that decentralization presents to local actors to pursue their interests and lays out how municipal-level figures find ways to use reforms to their advantage. In Morocco, decentralization has resulted not in greater political inclusivity or improved services, but rather in the entrenchment of pro-regime elites in power. The main Islamist political party has also taken advantage of these reforms. In Jordan, decentralization would undermine the networks that benefit elites and their supporters. Based on extensive fieldwork, Local Politics in Jordan and Morocco is an important contribution to Middle East studies and political science that challenges our understanding of authoritarian regimes’ survival strategies and resilience.

Author : Michael Willis
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199368204

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Politics and Power in the Maghreb by Michael Willis Pdf

The overthrow of the regime of President Ben Ali in Tunisia on 14 January 2011 took the world by surprise. The popular revolt in this small Arab country and the effect it had on the wider Arab world prompted questions as to why there had been so little awareness of it up until that point. It also revealed a more general lack of knowledge about the surrounding western part of the Arab world, or the Maghreb, which had long attracted a tiny fraction of the outside interest shown in the eastern Arab world of Egypt, the Levant and the Gulf. This book examines the politics of the three states of the central Maghreb--Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco--since their achievement of independence from European colonial rule in the 1950s and 1960s. It explains the political dynamics of the region by looking at the roles played by the military, political parties and Islamist movements and addresses factors such as Berber identity and economics, as well as how the states of the region interact with each other and with the wider world. -- Provided by publisher.

Author : Lise Storm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134067381

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Democratization in Morocco by Lise Storm Pdf

This book explores the political games of the Moroccan democratization process in the period from independence in 1956 until 2006. The purpose of the book is not only to analyze the strategies and actions of the various political actors, but also to evaluate the level of democracy present in the country after the adoption of new constitutions in 1962, 1970, 1972, 1980, 1992 and 1996.