Morocco
Subtitle: from top-down reform to democratic transition?
By: Marina Ottaway, Meredith Riley
Series: Carnegie papers -- no. 71; Working papers (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) -- no. 71
Publisher: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 20
Subjects: Politics and government; Democracy; Political participation
Other titles: From top-down reform to democratic transition
Description: Political reform in the Arab world is a top priority in U.S. foreign policy and Morocco is often held up as an example of a country successfully moving toward democracy under the guidance of an enlightened monarch. For over a decade, the Moroccan monarchy has embraced a reformist agenda. As impressive as some of the reforms undoubtedly are, the missing piece -- political reform -- consistently ensures that there is no threat to the ultimate power of the king. This paper discusses the necessary steps toward creating a truly democratic political system.
Notes: "September 2006."

"Democracy and Rule of Law."

Includes bibliographical references (page 20).
Table of contents: title: Morocco before reform; title: Introducing reforms: Hassan II; title: Consolidating reform: Mohammed VI; title: The missing link: political reform; title: Prospects for political reform; title: Promoting political reform in Morocco: a limited role for outsiders.