Keywords: Social Development


Multidimensional poverty affects 3.8% of Morocco’s population, UN-backed report finds

Morocco has made progress in reducing multidimensional poverty, cutting its measured level by half between 2011 and 2017–2018, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index published by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme......

Morocco ranks 118th globally in educational attainment and 133rd in health and survival

Morocco continues to face significant disparities across several indicators related to education, health and political participation, according to data highlighted in the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Gender Gap assessment. The figures place the country at different positions across the......

CGEM welcomes Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s appointment and pledges cooperation with new government

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has welcomed the appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of the Moroccan government, signalling the business community’s readiness to engage with the incoming administration on economic and social priorities. CGEM President Mehdi......

IAPS: A New Casablanca-Based Initiative to Measure Africa’s Social Progress

The Casablanca-based Observatoire Social has launched the African Social Progress Index (IAPS), a new framework intended to provide a broader reading of social progress across the continent while inviting African institutions and experts to help shape its development. Presented as an initiative designed......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI delivers Throne Day address to the Nation

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of his accession to the Throne of his Glorious Ancestors, His Majesty King Mohammed VI delivered his annual Throne Day address to the Moroccan people. Below is the full text of the Royal Speech: "Praise be to God. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet,......

Throne Day 2026: Key messages from HM King Mohammed VI's Throne Speech

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of his accession to the Throne of his illustrious ancestors,HM King Mohammed VI delivered his traditional Throne Speech, outlining Morocco's main priorities and strategic direction for the years ahead. In an address marked by confidence and a call for collective......

Fight against illiteracy in Morocco: 2.4 million beneficiaries in three years

Morocco has made significant progress in its national strategy to combat illiteracy, with approximately 2.4 million people benefiting from literacy programs over the past three years, according to official data presented in Rabat. During the 2024–2025 season alone, more than 653,000 individuals......

HM King Mohammed VI emphasizes urgency in addressing jobs, health, and education

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, during the opening of Morocco's autumn parliamentary session, delivered a compelling address urging swift action to advance employment, healthcare, and education. The Monarch stressed that these three sectors are the cornerstone of the nation’s development and......

Morocco urges unified global action to tackle social development challenges

Morocco has called for a unified global vision to address pressing social development challenges, emphasizing collaboration and inclusion. Speaking at a high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunis, Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the UN, Omar Hilale, highlighted the need for innovative strategies......