The Director General of Territorial Communities at the Ministry of Interior, Wali Jaloul Samsem, announced that the design and preparation phase for the new generation of integrated territorial development programs will begin next week. This will involve extensive consultations across the kingdom’s 75 provinces.
In statements to the press on Wednesday, October 29, Samsem noted that, in accordance with the directives of King Mohammed VI, Morocco is launching a new generation of integrated territorial development programs. He emphasized the importance of these programs being designed locally through consultation and listening, with the participation of all relevant stakeholders, including residents, elected officials, administrations, and civil society.
Samsem explained that the design and preparation phase will be based on a precise territorial analysis that addresses the needs of the population. He affirmed that this “specific and innovative” approach allows Morocco, guided by the royal vision, to continue progressing by placing citizens at the heart of this strategic approach.
He pointed out that the rapid implementation phase for this new generation of integrated territorial development programs will commence in early 2026.
### Association of Regions of Morocco
In this context, the President of the Association of Regions of Morocco, Mbarka Bouida, stated that King Mohammed VI has consistently emphasized the importance of advanced regionalization as a lever for proximity policy. She indicated that the King is reaffirming the need to develop a vision for territorial development, particularly in rural and mountainous areas.
Bouida referenced various challenges that need to be addressed, including breaking isolation and creating job opportunities and added value in territorial areas within the framework of the new integrated development policy. She called for drawing inspiration from successful models for a Morocco that is steadily looking towards the future.
### Economic, Social and Environmental Council
For his part, Abderrahim Kessiri, a member of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, highlighted that Morocco possesses all the capabilities, due to its diverse and rich human and natural capital, to meet these challenges.
He added that the council is preparing contributions through a document that gathers recommendations to identify major levers to be utilized and the best methods to meet these challenges, in line with royal directives.
Alongside major structural projects, Kessiri stressed the need to develop projects that align with the specifics of territorial areas to benefit from the fruit of sustainable integrated development.
It should be noted that the statements from the three officials came during their participation in the “MAP Town Hall,” a new forum organized by the Moroccan News Agency under the theme “Integrated Territorial Development for a Rising Morocco.”
The “MAP Town Hall” aims to create a space for in-depth dialogue and constructive exchange between decision-makers, experts, and stakeholders in the field of development, fostering an enlightened and sober public discussion.
The first session of this forum featured the attendance of the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, as well as several officials and heads of public and private institutions, in addition to media representatives.
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