Morocco: Construction supports employment.

The Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade, and New Technologies, Ahmed Réda Chami, announced that 63,000 jobs were created in 2010 in the country's construction sector.

Despite a slowdown in the sector's growth (from 3.4% to 2.6% in 2010), the sector recorded a 6.6% increase in employment. The minister expressed confidence for the coming years, citing ongoing and upcoming projects.

Francebtp.com

Published October 14, 2011.

Posted online October 17, 2011.