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Zaid M. Belbagi

Zaid M. Belbagi (MSt. Oxon.) is the first Moroccan to complete the Oxford University Foreign Service Programme and a co-founder of OxGAPs. As Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory, he is an adviser to government clients and an expert on soft power. The comprehensive report was completed under the supervision of Dr. Adeel Malik, Globe Fellow in the Economies of Muslim Societies, and in consultation with world-renowned soft power experts Jonathan McClory and Professor Simon Anholt.

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The Moroccan moment: Global engagement and domestic reform  Over the past decade, Morocco has revamped its international engagement, aligning it with its economic growth and domestic reforms. Morocco is committed to consolidating its status as a multipolar actor on the international stage. Moving beyond aid dependency, Morocco is firmly committed to fostering equitable partnerships with the global community. The nation’s strong commitment to expanding its trade partnerships and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders clearly reflects its enthusiastic pursuit of multilateral prominence on the global stage. The hosting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – World Bank 2023 annual meeting in Marrakech in October was a keystone in this transformation. This article summarises a comprehensive report focusing on Morocco’s interactions …