King Mohammed VI has directed the government to launch a new generation of territorial development programs that consider territorial equity. In his Throne Speech, he emphasized the importance of valuing local specificities, reinforcing advanced regionalization, and promoting integration among various areas. These programs aim to bring about a real transformation in enhancing territorial qualifications and addressing social and spatial disparities through tangible projects that meet the needs of citizens across different regions.
The Moroccan monarch asserted that economic development and infrastructure, while vital, are insufficient unless they directly translate into improved living conditions for citizens. He called for a shift from traditional social approaches to an integrated spatial vision that allows for equitable and balanced distribution of growth benefits among all regions, without exclusion or discrimination.
The royal address underscored the need to focus on four main pillars: supporting local employment, strengthening social services particularly in education and health, managing water resources sustainably, and initiating territorial projects that align with major national initiatives. These directives confirmed the state’s commitment to a comprehensive approach that links economic, social, and spatial development.
This direction comes in light of demographic and social changes highlighted by the 2024 general population census, which revealed a decline in multidimensional poverty to 6.8 percent and Morocco reaching a high human development index threshold. However, some rural areas still suffer from vulnerability and inadequate infrastructure.
