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Dec 2015
9m 58s

Corruption's stranglehold on the Morocca...

Financial Times
About this episode
Karim Tazi is Morocco’s most outspoken businessman - a rare example of someone prepared to challenge vested interests on issues ranging from corruption to human rights and democracy. He spoke to Heba Saleh, FT North Africa correspondent, at his headquarters in Casablanca, about his hopes for changeFor the full story go to: http://www.ft.com/business-arab-world

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