Denmark in Morocco

Say hello to our new interns: Lisa, Signe and Mohammad. 🤝I’m Lisa, the new political intern at the Embassy, and I will be following and reporting on the political situations in Morocco, Senegal and Mauritania. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in law at the University of Copenhagen. I hope that this stay will advance my knowledge of international politics and diplomacy, my knowledge of the region in general as well as my French language skills. 💬 Hi im Signe, the new intern in communication and I will contribute to the implementation of our communication and public diplomacy strategy and create content for the embassy’s digital platforms. I hope that the stay will enhance my cultural understanding, French language skills, as well as my ability to navigate a diplomatic context professionally and strengthen my skills in social media communication. 📈Hi! My name is Mohammad, and I’m the new trade intern at the embassy. So far, I’ve spent my time familiarizing myself with the Moroccan market in preparation for next week, when I’ll begin conducting market research for Danish companies looking to expand into Morocco. I’m currently pursuing a degree in Economics, and this opportunity is a great way to complement the theoretical knowledge I’m gaining at university with real-world experience. If you wish to apply for an internship, you can read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d4-WAv-W 

Skal du være vores næste praktikant? Den danske ambassade i Marokkos hovedstad, Rabat, søger tre nye praktikanter til efteråret 2025 🇩🇰🇲🇦 Du vil få mulighed for at udvikle dine akademiske evner i et internationalt miljø, samtidig med at du får lov til at bo i en by med fantastisk mad, historisk arkitektur og en betagende kultur. ☀️🏛️ Ambassaden tilbyder tre stillinger: 🤝 Politisk praktikant, hvor du analyserer og researcher den politiske udvikling samt det politiske landskab i Marokko og Mauretanien. 📈 Handelspraktikant, hvor du er med til at styrke dansk handel med Marokko gennem grønne investeringsinitiativer. 💬 Kommunikationspraktikant, hvor du bidrager til udførelsen af ambassadens overordnede kommunikations- og public diplomacy-strategi blandt andet gennem sociale medier. Alle praktikanter vil få mulighed for at arbejde med ambassadens SoMe og arrangere delegationsbesøg. Læs mere på https://lnkd.in/dezqdTD3, og send din ansøgning til rbaamb@um.dk senest den 10 marts 2025. Vi glæder os til at høre fra dig! #internshiprabat #praktik #praktikiudlandet

Our New Sector Advisor for Energy is ready to strengthen Danish-Moroccan collaboration in renewable energy and sustainability. 🍀 L. Kereto Gormsen Berit Basse Michael Rasmussen Klaus Balslev Pedersen Frederik Thure Houda Kaddioui

Last week, experts working on the climate adaptation track under the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) in water visited the basin agency in Tensift to create specifications for their upcoming prototype. A new Moroccan national directive now requires basin agencies to actively engage stakeholders in understanding flood hazards as part of their upcoming work with the national Flood Atlas. The basin agency in Tensift is using a Danish flood risk planning tool, KAMP, as inspiration to design its own online visualisation tool. The partners aim to have a prototype ready by spring 2025, with plans to incorporate additional data and further refinements for a final launch in early 2026. Why does this matter? Engaging stakeholders is essential for creating sustainable flood risk mitigation actions. Understanding the risks and hazards, is the first step toward successful stakeholder engagement. Nanna Granlie Vossen I Mads Olander Rasmussen I Danish Ministery of the Environment - Environmental Protection Agnecy I Jan Møller Hansen I Tarik SAOUABE I Intissar ABOUNKI I Chaimae El Khadiri I Fatiha Choukri I Ithar Khairallah I Berit Basse I Michael Rasmussen I Zineb Abbad El Andaloussi I Agence de Bassin Hydraulique du Tensift

The Sustainable Territories project (Projet Territoires Durables) was officially launched today by H.E. Mr. Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, H.E. Ms. Berit Basse, Ambassador of Denmark to Morocco, and H.E. Mr. Robert Dölger, Ambassador of Germany to Morocco. This project aims to support the long-term resilience of the High Atlas region, which was severely impacted by the 2023 earthquake.   This initiative is co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with implementation led by the German Development Cooperation Agency GIZ Morocco in partnership with the Ministère de l'Equipement et de l'Eau (Ministry of Equipment and Water)   With a total budget of 12 million euros, the project aims to strengthen water governance, implement nature-based solutions to improve resilience to climate change, and stimulate inclusive economic development, particularly by supporting women’s cooperatives and local initiatives. It also focuses on ensuring the replicability of the best practices implemented throughout the project, contributing to a collective vision for the sustainable and inclusive revival of the region.   This project embodies a collective vision for the sustainable and inclusive development of the region, fostering resilience and long-term growth for future generations. Serena Hebsgaard Houda Kaddioui Michael Rasmussen

Our water sector counselor took part in a visit to the Sidi Allal Tazi wastewater treatment plant (STEP), organised by the European Union Delegation to Morocco alongside ambassadors from EU Member States. This visit, held in collaboration with Morocco’s National Office for Drinking Water (ONEE) and key ministries, reflects the strong partnership between Morocco and the European Union in addressing water challenges. As part of the Team Europe Initiative – Green Partnership Morocco-EU, this project contributes to Morocco’s National Sanitation Program, supporting wastewater treatment and a more sustainable approach to water management. In a context of increasing water scarcity, strengthening cooperation, investing in innovative solutions, and fostering knowledge-sharing are essential to ensuring a resilient future. This visit also provided an opportunity to engage with local stakeholders, reinforcing the importance of collective efforts in securing water resources for communities and businesses. Union européenne au Maroc I ONEE-Branche Eau I Ministère de l'Equipement et de l'Eau I Berit Basse I Tarik Hamane I Michael Rasmussen #TeamEurope

#Denmark supporting #Morocco's ambitious water sustainability goals: This week, the Danish Embassy in Morocco, represented by Ambassador Berit Basse and Head of Trade Houda Kaddioui, visited Sønderborg to engage with Danfoss, a multinational leader in energy-efficient solutions with a global presence. Danfoss’ advanced technologies, including high-pressure pumps and energy recovery systems, are highly relevant to #Morocco’s bold desalination strategy and commitment to integrating renewable energy. Morocco is addressing water scarcity through its National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation 2020–2027, a $14.3 billion initiative aimed at producing 1.7 billion cubic meters of desalinated water annually by 2030. This ambitious strategy highlights the country's focus on using innovative, sustainable solutions to secure water resources while reducing environmental impact. A centerpiece of Morocco’s efforts is the Casablanca desalination plant, the largest in Africa, with a capacity of 300 million cubic meters per year. This landmark project will provide clean drinking water for 7.5 million residents and strengthen the country’s resilience to drought. Denmark, known for its leadership in renewable energy and sustainable water technologies, is committed to supporting Morocco’s transformative goals. By combining Danish expertise with Morocco’s vision, partnerships can drive impactful solutions to global challenges such as water scarcity. #DenmarkInMorocco #WaterStrategy #Desalination #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy Danfoss High Pressure Pumps | GRUNDFOS | NIRAS | AVK Holding A/S | Kamstrup | Export and Investment Fund of Denmark | IFU

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the representative of UN women, Ms. Myriem Ouchen Noussairi and colleagues Ms. Sophia Benamar and Ms. Zineb Chbihi for an inspiring and productive meeting.   The discussions covered a range of relevant topics, including the role of gender statistics in shaping inclusive policies, and our ongoing collaboration with Haut Commissariat au Plan. This meeting provided an important opportunity for both sides to share insights about our respective work and explore opportunities for collaboration. By enhancing evidence-based decision making, we hope to support initiatives that advance gender equality. UN Women I Myriem Noussairi I Sophia Benamar I Klaus Balslev Pedersen I Berit Basse I Zineb Abbad El Andaloussi

Danish public authorities work directly in long-term strategic cooperation with counterpart authorities in developing and growth economies. Through this cooperation, Danish authorities promote Danish solutions that have been developed through partnerships between the public and private sector – for example know-how on green economy, water and energy as well as health. The cooperation is funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are 54 Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programmes around the world. Overall, 12 Danish authorities are active in SSCs in 18 countries. There are most SSCs in Africa where they constitute an important tool for implementation of the strategy for strengthened Danish engagement with African countries; “Africa’s century”. There are three SSCs in Morocco funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The three projects are in the area of Statistics and Digitalisation; Water and Energy. Through these three programmes peers from the Moroccan and Danish public sector exchange best practices and learn from each other through experts visits from Denmark and study visits to Denmark. Last month, all sector advisers from the project convened in Copenhagen to exchange ideas and best practices. #DKaid I Berit Basse I Klaus Balslev Pedersen I Klaus Munch Haagensen I Zineb Abbad El Andaloussi I Statistics Denmark - International Consulting I Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark I Haut Commissariat au Plan

Linking economic activities with climate data on water and energy were among the topics at the meeting between H.E Berit Basse and H.E Chakib Benmoussa, High Commissioner of HCP. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the progress made since the start of the cooperation between Statistics Denmark and HCP in 2019, which has now entered its second phase. It was a good opportunity to discuss and reflect on the achievements to date, while exploring ways to realign the project to better address its evolving needs. The Ambassador and the High Commissioner of HCP agreed on an upcoming meeting to set clear achievable goals, ensuring impactful results moving forward. In this next phase, more attention will be directed toward enhancing quality of statistics, energy and statistical modelling laying the groundwork for sustainable and effective outcomes. Exciting progress lies ahead, and updates will be shared as the project continues to advance.   #DKaid I Chakib Benmoussa I Berit Basse I Hasnae Fdhil I Klaus Balslev Pedersen I Klaus Munch Haagensen I Zineb Abbad El Andaloussi I Statistics Denmark - International Consulting I Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark I Haut Commissariat au Plan