The Competition Council and the International University of Rabat (UIR) have signed a framework partnership agreement aimed at strengthening their institutional cooperation in the fields of training, scientific research, and the promotion of a culture of competition.

This agreement is part of a dynamic of bringing together regulatory institutions and the academic world, with the objective of consolidating transparency and fairness in economic relations and promoting a better understanding of the issues related to competition law, economics, and governance.

Through this partnership, the two parties commit in particular to:

• promote a culture of competition and raise awareness of the principles of competition law and economics;
• encourage and support scientific research by proposing themes and participating in the evaluation of academic work;
• contribute to the development of university training offerings by introducing specialized modules;
• enable teachers and student-researchers to better understand the role, missions, and practices of the Competition Council.

The agreement also provides for the conclusion of specific agreements with the universities concerned, as well as mechanisms for coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the actions undertaken.

This partnership reflects the shared desire of the Competition Council and the UIR to create lasting synergies between economic regulation and academic excellence, serving the development of a healthy competitive environment and a more efficient economy.

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This annual meeting reflects the importance of the media as essential actors in the competitive ecosystem, given the role they play in raising awareness about compliance with fair competition rules, in the interest of consumers and the competitiveness of the economic fabric.

In this context, this meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views with journalists on various issues related to competition law and economics, as well as recent developments in this field. It was an opportunity to present some cases handled by the Council and to focus on an important theme by international experts, namely “Digital markets: between innovation, competition, and media responsibility”.

This meeting was also marked by the awarding of the “Competition Council Research Awards” to the winners whose work was selected following the third edition of this competition, launched by the Council in June 2025, to award a research prize to reward doctoral theses and master’s theses in economics, management, and competition law.

In this context, the 1^st prize was awarded to Mrs. Kenza KHABIR for her master’s thesis on “the application of competition law in public markets”, the 2^nd prize was awarded to Mrs. Zineb MOUTAMENI for her master’s thesis on “the control of economic concentration operations in Morocco”, and the 3^rd prize was won by Mrs. Soukaina MASLI for her master’s thesis on “consumer welfare in competition law: a study in Moroccan and comparative law”.

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This agreement is part of the missions assigned to the two institutions by the Kingdom’s Constitution and the laws that govern them. It reflects a common desire to converge efforts in preventing and combating practices contrary to the principles of free and fair competition in economic relations, market integrity and principles of integrity in economic and administrative management, in the service of the general interest.

Within the framework of this agreement, the two Parties commit in particular to:

• Strengthen the prevention and repression of anti-competitive practices and acts of corruption, by promoting a coordinated and complementary approach.
• Develop joint actions for training, capacity building and exchange of expertise in the fields of competition control, corruption prevention, business ethics and governance;
• Organize awareness-raising activities, conferences, seminars and workshops on common interest topics;
• Strengthen the exchange of information and data on commercial practices and risky situations that could distort competition or undermine market integrity;

The agreement also provides for the establishment of a joint implementation and monitoring mechanism, aimed at ensuring close coordination between the Parties in the development, execution and evaluation of action plans, for the effective implementation of its provisions.

It represents an important step in strengthening institutional cooperation and complementarity in support of a more transparent, competitive national economy based on the principles of integrity, responsibility and trust in market regulation mechanisms.

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This partnership is part of the efforts made to strengthen economic transparency, improve understanding of market competitive dynamics, and promote informed public decision-making based on reliable data and objective analyses.

Through this agreement, the Competition Council and the High Commission for Planning intend to pool their respective expertise: the Council through its role in assessing market practices and detecting anti-competitive behaviors, and the High Commission for Planning through the production and dissemination of official statistical and economic data. This synergy aims to consolidate competitive regulation and support the competitiveness of the national economy.

Cooperation between the two institutions will focus in particular on the structured and secure exchange of data on consumer and production prices, the conduct of joint studies on common interest topics, the development of skills among staff through cross-training, as well as the organization of scientific and technical events.

By signing this agreement, the Competition Council and the High Commission for Planning reaffirm their joint commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration in support of a more competitive, transparent Moroccan economy based on the principles of fairness and good governance.

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This meeting brought together representatives of the Government, governance bodies, national, international, and regional institutions and organizations – notably from Africa and the Middle East – as well as socio-economic actors concerned with the issues raised by the rise of digital platforms, as well as experts and specialists in related matters.

The choice of this theme comes in a context where digital platforms are redefining modes of production, distribution, intermediation, and consumption, while raising new challenges in terms of competitive regulation, transformation of professions, and social impacts.

Through this conference, the Competition Council has initiated a structured and multidisciplinary debate on the economic, social, and competitive effects of these changes. The exchanges have made it possible to review the reform projects underway in this framework, to cross institutional, economic and technological perspectives, and to identify areas for reflection on the balances to be established in an increasingly digitalized economy. The work focused on three main axes:

1. Sales platforms: new competitors or essential intermediaries – redefinition of distribution channels and the issue of competitive loyalty;
2. Platforms and their social impacts – economic inclusion, work precariousness and digital inequalities;
3. E-commerce, payment methods and cybersecurity – technological innovations, digital sovereignty and personal data protection.

This event was a key moment of exchange and sharing of best practices, contributing to the design of a modern and inclusive economic governance, serving citizens, businesses and States.By placing this initiative in a dynamic of openness and international cooperation, the Competition Council reaffirms its commitment to promote a fair, competitive, and digitally responsive economy.

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