Research Publications
A collection of peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and policy briefs on international trade, FDI, and sustainable development.
The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment Inflows on Sustainable Development in Morocco: An Environmental Perspective
Type: Doctoral Dissertation | Year: 2025
This comprehensive study examines the relationship between FDI inflows and sustainable development in Morocco, with particular focus on environmental dimensions. Using ARDL bounds testing and Granger causality analysis, the research reveals complex interactions between foreign investment, economic growth, and environmental quality indicators.
Tags: FDI, Sustainable Development, Morocco, Environmental Economics
Green FDI and Environmental Sustainability: Evidence from North African Economies
Type: Working Paper | Year: 2025
An analysis of how environmentally-friendly foreign direct investment contributes to sustainable development outcomes across North African countries, with comparative case studies of Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria.
Tags: Green FDI, North Africa, Sustainability, Comparative Study
Trade Liberalization and Environmental Quality: Testing the Pollution Halo Hypothesis in MENA Region
Type: Journal Article | Year: 2024
This paper tests whether trade liberalization and FDI inflows lead to improved environmental quality through technology transfer and cleaner production methods in MENA countries.
Tags: Trade Liberalization, Environment, MENA, Pollution Halo
Sectoral FDI Patterns and Their Environmental Implications in Morocco
Type: Conference Paper | Year: 2024
A sectoral-level analysis examining how foreign investment in manufacturing, services, and renewable energy sectors differentially impacts environmental outcomes in Morocco.
Tags: Sectoral Analysis, Morocco, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy
The Role of Investment Promotion Agencies in Attracting Sustainable FDI
Type: Policy Brief | Year: 2024
An evaluation of Moroccan investment promotion strategies and their effectiveness in attracting environmentally responsible foreign investment, with recommendations for policy reform.
Tags: Policy, Investment Promotion, Morocco, Sustainable Investment
Renewable Energy FDI and the Transition to a Green Economy in Morocco
Type: Journal Article | Year: 2023
This study examines the role of foreign direct investment in Morocco’s renewable energy sector and its contribution to the country’s green transition objectives under the National Sustainable Development Strategy.
Tags: Renewable Energy, Green Economy, Morocco, FDI