[Curiosities] Akhannouch Oversees Progress on Social Protection Expansion

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Morocco is allocating MAD 9.5 billion ($935 million) to expand the social security net under the 2023 state budget.

Rabat - Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, presided over a meeting of the Strategic Committee of Social Protection on Monday, April 10, in Rabat. 

The meeting's main objective was to discuss the current state of affairs and the practical steps that have been taken to extend the social protection system to all Moroccans.

In addition to assessing Morocco's progress in expanding its social safety net, Akhannouch urged the relevant administrations to encourage citizens to embrace the country's Mandatory Health Coverage (AMO).

The meeting also served as an opportunity to track the progress of the National Po[CENSORED]tion Register (RNP) and the Unified Social Register (RSU) in 2023, as well as the practical steps for the generalization of the social assistance program in 2024.

In particular, Akhannouch discussed the implementation of a reform dealing with employment loss in 2025.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit; the Secretary General of the Government, Mohamed Hajoui; and the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, among others.

Morocco is allocating MAD 9.5 billion ($935 million) to expand its social security net under the 2023 state budget.

The Akhannouch-led government has accordingly vowed to expand medical coverage to four million disadvantaged Moroccan families. Under the policy, the four million families would have access to the same mandatory health coverage (AMO) offered to state employees.

According to a World Bank report, however, more than 70% of Morocco's labor market is informal, indicating that a number of workers still lack access to healthcare, retirement, or insurance covering job-related risks.

In September 2022, Affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union in Morocco co-launched the “Garment workers need safe factories” campaign to fight for social protection and improved health standards in the textile, garment, and shoe factories.

In July 2022, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved an €87 million loan to implement the Support Program for the Generalization of Social Coverage in Morocco.

The program aims to contribute to extending social protection, particularly for early childhood, young people, and the self-employed.

link: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/04/354936/akhannouch-oversees-progress-on-social-protection-expansion