VOICED: Argan oil throws Moroccan women a new lifeline

The video discusses the production of argan oil by Moroccan women, highlighting its significance in the cosmetics industry due to its anti-aging properties. It explores the economic empowerment of women through argan oil production, the historical challenges faced, and the role of UNESCO in protecting the argan tree. The video also addresses market competition and exploitation issues, and recent regulations introduced by Morocco to support women's cooperatives and ensure fair production practices.

What is one of the main benefits of argan oil for Moroccan women?

• It allows them to travel abroad.

• It provides them with financial independence.

• It helps them learn new languages.

• It gives them access to free education.

What was a major threat to the argan trees before 1998?

• They were being used for construction.

• They were being overwatered.

• They were being exported illegally.

• They were being cut down for firewood.

How do larger companies undercut smaller cooperatives in the argan oil market?

• By using advanced technology.

• By providing free samples.

• By offering better quality products.

• By exploiting cheap labor and using low-quality materials.

What recent measure has Morocco introduced to support argan oil production?

• Banning all exports of argan oil.

• Subsidizing foreign companies.

• Introducing a new tax on argan oil.

• Controlling where argan oil can be produced.

Why is it important for argan oil production to be grouped through women's cooperatives?

• To attract more international buyers.

• To increase production speed.

• To ensure women are not deprived of their work.

• To reduce the cost of production.