Mediator of the Kingdom Warns of New Administrative Tensions and Affirms the Mandatory Nature of Governance Recommendations
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The Mediator of the Kingdom has warned of escalating administrative tensions concerning the implementation of the state’s social policies, emphasizing that governance recommendations are inherently binding and must be applied by administrations or justified legally and practically for non-implementation.
Hassan Tariq, during his interaction with responses from parliament members at a study day organized by the Justice, Legislation, and Human Rights Committee in the House of Representatives, noted that the institution receives daily complaints related to the implementation of social programs, particularly in health coverage, which has equipped its staff with practical experience in diagnosing implementation issues.
He recorded a positive response from some partnering sectors, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Social Security Fund, and CNSS, highlighting that the institution has successfully uncovered structural imbalances in multiple individual cases.
The Mediator pointed out a dual crisis observed in 2024, relating to the design of certain government programs on one hand, and the weak communication with beneficiaries and multiple stakeholders on the other hand. He noted that some mediation files took different paths and came under private law.
Tariq affirmed that Morocco is facing a new generation of administrative tensions that risk turning into social tensions, asserting that the institution’s annual report serves as both defense and advocacy for proactive management based on dialogue, participation, and communication between the administration and citizens.
He criticized the prevailing understanding of the concept of “recommendation,” clarifying that it is not merely a suggestion but a legal conclusion reached by the institution after evaluating the justifications of the concerned administration, stressing the necessity of addressing it.
He also warned that complaints should reflect the imbalances of public services, confirming that recommendations contribute to holding public policies accountable, and that utilizing them in parliamentary contexts aligns with the institution’s neutrality within the public sphere.
