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The Effectiveness of Moroccan Government Policies and Programs in Promoting SME Resilience: Case of the COVID-19 Pandemic

In: Management and Resilience of African Organizations in Times of Crisis

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  • Sara Bensal

    (University Ibn Zohr)

  • Mohamed Binkkour

    (University Ibn Zohr
    University Ibn Zohr)

Abstract

The COVID-19 has brought severe impacts across various fronts, transforming a health crisis into an economic shock of unprecedented scale. Since its emergence in December 2019, the world has witnessed an unprecedented disruption across all sectors, including health, economy, and daily life. However, all the measures taken to encounter the spread of the virus led to the cessation of economic activities across the world. At the same time, countries recognized that COVID-19 is not only a health crisis but also an economic and social one. Morocco is one of the countries that enfolded its efforts to control the situation at the beginning of the pandemic. Implementing preventive measures and declaring a state of health emergency since March 20, 2020. In this context, several businesses have been profoundly affected by the crisis and the subsequent consequences of the lockdown measures. The aim of this paper is to critically examines the effectiveness of Moroccan government policies and programs in bolstering SME resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It conducts a comprehensive analysis of the government’s response, including financial support mechanisms, and collaborative efforts. The article underscores the positive outcomes stemming from the government’s proactive approach, such as targeted financial relief and fostering a supportive ecosystem during the pandemic.

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  • Sara Bensal & Mohamed Binkkour, 2024. "The Effectiveness of Moroccan Government Policies and Programs in Promoting SME Resilience: Case of the COVID-19 Pandemic," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Shani D. Carter & Sara Bensal (ed.), Management and Resilience of African Organizations in Times of Crisis, chapter 0, pages 407-420, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-56007-1_24
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-56007-1_24
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