Risk assessment in Morocco

A precise and shared knowledge of the risks at stake constitutes the foundation for any decision relating to risk prevention and raising awareness about the development of risk culture. This chapter outlines the institutional context of risk assessment in Morocco, the recent changes it has witnessed. It addresses questions regarding measures, sources and access to strategic data that provide crucial information about various types of hazards and challenges facing the country. Finally, the chapter discusses how Morocco can take advantage of its skills base and pilot tools in order to establish an adequate risk assessment process that is both fully integrated with its strategy and operational.