Aziz Akhannouch presents government's achievements: 850,000 jobs, 52 billion dirhams in social aid, and a redistributive Morocco
via Le Matin2 hours ago6 min read
Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch presented a report to the House of Representatives, highlighting his administration's achievements and aiming to demonstrate a renewed pact between the state and citizens. He emphasized transforming macroeconomic indicators into tools for social justice, stating that Morocco is progressing on the right path. This presentation comes months before upcoming elections, serving as both a political demonstration and a constitutional exercise. Akhannouch reported the creation of 850,000 net jobs between 2021 and 2025, averaging 170,000 annually. This rate is double that of previous periods 64,000 annually from 2011-2016 and 90,000 annually from 2016-2021. He attributed this to deliberate economic policies, linking it to a 4.8% economic growth in 2025 and an improvement in job quality, including a reduction in unpaid employment. Another key achievement highlighted was the direct social aid program, with approximately 52 billion dirhams disbursed by the end of January 2026. Of this, 33 billion dirhams were for child protection and 19 billion for lump-sum aid. This aid has benefited around 4 million families, including 5.5 million children and over 396,000 widows. Akhannouch described this as a new chapter in national solidarity, based on precise targeting and improved governance. Regarding territorial governance, 10 billion dirhams are transferred annually to regions to foster independent economic hubs and create employment opportunities. Th
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