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Rachid Jankari

Rachid Jankari is a journalist specialising in computer and communication technologies. He is the director of the company www.mit-media.ma, and a program host on www.ejournalisme.com.

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The Emergence of Cyber-Activism in Morocco

Twitter, Facebook, blogs, podcasts... are all social networking tools that are beginning to attract Moroccan activists to assert their claims before the government and international community. The emergence of the use of these tools of digital activism is partially explained… more

Ramadan boosts TV and Internet usage of Maghreb people

The arrival of the holy month of Ramadan means abstention from dawn to sunset, with an immoderate use of new technologies and satellite TV channels. The widespread access to satellite channels and the liberalization of radio and TV channels in… more

We need liberalization and creativity to enhance Moroccan channels!

When it comes to the quality of national channels programs, Moroccans share the same view: Moroccan channels should either perk up, or cease to exist. This aspiration for change has become insistent as a result of the mounting popularity of… more

Entrepreneurship and ICTs for the employment of young graduates!

A shared responsibility. Finding a job after obtaining a qualifying certificate or a college degree is primarily the graduates' mission. However, universities and employers can contribute to making this responsibility less stressful for young graduates. As a matter of fact,… more

Morocco and the rise of racism against sub-Saharan immigrants!

Is this a heavy trend or a passing phenomenon? Incidents of racism against sub-Saharan migrants are continuously increasing in Morocco. These violations of human rights spark a wave of indignation within civil society and among a large proportion of the… more

Valentine's Day, a paradoxal celebration in Morocco

The celebration of love, commonly known as "Valentine's Day", is not an Islamic tradition. Muslims in general, including Moroccans, believe that this expression of love is an "imported" tradition, and an expression of cultural alienation vis-à-vis the Western social model.… more

Moroccan youth and reading: Internet is a new alternative!

Internet and multimedia outlets can boost the book market and enhance reading in Morocco! Many will certainly be skeptical about this idea. How can technology encourage young Moroccans to read more, especially that many indicators attest to a growing and… more

E-commerce in Morocco: 180% growth in 2010!

This is an irreversible trend. E-commerce has reached a cruising speed in Morocco. As a matter of fact, according to the latest figures released by the Centre Monétique Interbancaire, the total amount of online payments made using bank cards on… more

Distance education: An opportunity for the Maghreb!

An opportunity. Distance education, commonly known by the English term "e-learning", is no longer a bandwagon effect. It is rather a significant trend in the field of educational systems, especially in Northern American countries. So, what about Morocco and the… more

ICT training to solve Maghreb youth employment crisis

Call it the ultimate opportunity: information technology. European, Asian and North American countries are already betting on ICT training to prepare young people for employment in this rapidly expanding sector. The Maghreb cannot be the exception. The internet and other… more

Morocco's strategy to build digital trust

The threat of cybercrime has become an integral part of the daily lives of individuals, businesses and government agencies in Morocco. Every day, news websites and social networks report attacks against personal accounts, corporate websites and information systems of public… more