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A recent report shows that the Regional Investment Centre of Fès-Boulemane processed 231 investment projects, 182 of which received a favourable opinion in 2012. The investment amount for the approved projects is 1 billion 193 million DH. These projects provide for the creation of some 3,855 jobs. "The number of approved projects in 2012 increased by 26%," according to the report. The industrial sector is in the lead with a share of 48%. This share corresponds to a projected investment volume estimated at 558 million DH. The tourism sector comes in second position with a total projected investment amount of 410 million DH, thus covering 34% of the planned investments. The analysis by sector of activity also reveals the predominance of the construction sector with a share of 35%. It is followed by the trade sector which represents 30% and the miscellaneous services sector with a share of 26%. This trend confirms the tangible dynamic of the construction sector, reflected by all the projects launched in the region. In terms of projected jobs, the construction sector takes the lion's share with 51% of the total. It is followed by the industrial sector which should absorb 36% of these jobs. 97% of the projected investment amount belongs to Moroccan investors. "During the year 2012, the CRI was able to maintain the upward trend in business creations. Thus, 1,281 companies were created through the business creation assistance desk. These companies will generate a volume estimated at 6,400 jobs," the report indicates. Regarding the legal form, the "SARL" (Limited Liability Company) still constitutes the most widespread form among the companies created with a share of 83%, while individuals represent 15%.
Provider / Source : R.B, Le Matin
