CASABLANCA — In a comprehensive update highlighting Morocco's strategic momentum in November 2026, Morocco and Ethiopia signed, on December 6, on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the creation of a Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access (CSEA).
Key Highlights (November 2026)
- Strategic Milestone: Official announcements and strategic engagements reaffirm Morocco’s proactive leadership in tech and industry.
- Operational Progress: Key milestones evaluated in November 2026 demonstrate tangible progress across bilateral cooperation, infrastructure, and institutional governance.
- National Trajectory: The initiative aligns directly with the Kingdom’s overarching 2026–2030 development agenda under the enlightened Royal Vision.
Key Developments and Factual Context
This memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed between the Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), and the Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy aims to monitor relations between the parties and determine the conditions and modalities of their cooperation for the establishment of a Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access.
The signing of this Memorandum is an illustration of Morocco’s continuing commitment to South-South cooperation, particularly with African countries, with the aim of advocating for active solidarity to meet the challenges of climate change and sustainable development.
Strategic Significance and Regional Impact
Initialed by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, the Ethiopian Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Itefa Geleta, and MASEN’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Tarik Hamane, this memorandum also ensures the inclusiveness of the new entity, which is open to all United Nations member countries, with flexible and balanced governance, operationality, and representation among all different regions.
As agreed by the parties, the CSEA shall be an independent entity, recognized by the United Nations system, and focused on the exchange of expertise, and the sharing of knowledge and skills in the field of sustainable energy.
According to the agreement, the CSEA will have a training center, with permanent headquarters in Ethiopia, and a Secretariat in Morocco, which will be in charge of determining the Coalition’s budget and reporting to the Executive Committee, including the appointment of staff, the Secretariat’s organization, and operation, the implementation of its missions and the execution of the budget.
Looking Forward: 2026–2030 Roadmap
Looking ahead toward the close of 2026 and the 2027 calendar year, institutional roadmaps will prioritize consolidated delivery across all flagship initiatives. As Morocco accelerates preparations for major international hosting duties—most notably the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal—every sector is aligning toward shared standards of excellence, digital modernization, and inclusive socio-economic impact.