The Moroccan Development Model Receives African Commendation in Geneva
During an event held on Wednesday evening in Geneva, on the sidelines of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, the Moroccan model for sustainable and inclusive development was praised as a pioneering experience that serves as an inspiration for the African continent.
The gathering, organized under the theme “Towards Sustainable Human Development in Africa: Social Inclusion, Reducing Inequalities, and Enhancing Local Dynamics,” highlighted the crucial role of the National Human Development Initiative, as well as the new development model for the southern regions, in addressing social disparities and supporting vulnerable groups, especially women, through empowerment projects and microloans.
Kahmoula Boucif, President of the Sahara Observatory for Economic and Social Development, affirmed that Morocco offers a practical approach to establishing spatial justice, emphasizing that the investments allocated to the southern regions, exceeding $8 billion, have transformed Laayoune and Dakhla into economic hubs open to Africa.
Experts and representatives from civil society and African and international institutions described the Moroccan experience as a “pioneering project” and a “successful model” of human-centered development, commending the resilience of the strategic choices made by the Kingdom and their continuity.
The meeting also shed light on the challenges facing Africa, such as poverty, weak infrastructure, and poor governance, with participants unanimously agreeing that Morocco is a catalyst for African development, providing tangible solutions that are worth emulating.
The event concluded with recommendations directed to the African Union and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, calling for the strengthening of rights protection institutions, improving governance and transparency, expanding access to essential services, empowering women and youth, and ensuring fair and sustainable management of natural resources.
