Keywords: Public administration


Morocco declares exceptional public holiday for Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Authorities in Morocco have announced an exceptional public holiday to mark the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, the festival that concludes the holy month of Ramadan. According to an official statement from the office of the head of government, Monday, March 23, 2026, will be granted as a special day off......

Morocco’s parliament approves key reforms to civil status law

Morocco’s House of Representatives has unanimously passed a new law aimed at simplifying bureaucratic procedures and making it easier for citizens to change their family names. The move is part of a broader effort to modernize the country’s civil status system and improve public services. The......

Most of Morocco's civil servants work in just seven ministries

The Moroccan civil service employed 576,062 workers in 2025, according to a recent human-resources report accompanying the 2026 budget bill. This figure represents the total number of budgeted posts for civilian personnel in the public sector. The report highlights a notable imbalance, with 90.1% of......

Morocco launches program to advance gender equality in public administration

Morocco’s Ombudsman, Hassan Tarek, has unveiled the "Towards an Administration of Equality" initiative, a national program aimed at addressing gender-based disparities in public administration. The program, announced during an institutional forum in Rabat, seeks to identify and reform......

Morocco’s Ombudsman engages youth amid public service protests

Morocco’s Ombudsman Institution has launched an initiative targeting political party youth organizations, aiming to understand how younger generations experience and evaluate public services. The program comes amid rising public scrutiny of healthcare, education, and basic administrative services......

Lebanon opens applications for traffic management authority leadership

The Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities has officially launched a call for applications to fill key leadership positions at the country’s Traffic and Vehicle Management Authority, known as Nefaa. This includes the roles of board chairman, director-general, and board members. The announcement,......

Morocco's $19.4 Million Initiative to Digitize Civil Registry Records

Morocco is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its civil registry system through a significant national project launched by the Ministry of Interior. With a budget of MAD 194 million (approximately $19.4 million), this initiative aims to digitize civil registry records across all prefectures......

Morocco’s economic growth to reach 4.2% in 2025, driven by domestic demand

Morocco’s economic outlook remains positive, with domestic demand expected to fuel a 4.2% growth in 2025, according to the latest projections from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This follows an estimated 4.9% growth in 2024, highlighting the central role of domestic demand in sustaining......

Digitalization Seen as Key to Tackling Corruption in Morocco, Survey Finds

A recent survey by market research firm Sunergia reveals that 71% of Moroccans believe digitalizing administrative services can help reduce corruption. The survey highlights that digitalization boosts transparency and minimizes human interactions, key factors in curbing corrupt practices. The data shows......