Keywords: Social Protection


Indonesia approves historic law for 4.2 million domestic workers

Indonesia’s parliament has passed a landmark law granting stronger legal protections to domestic workers, marking a historic step for an estimated 4.2 million people employed in households across the country. The legislation, debated for more than two decades, introduces key protections such as......

Morocco’s tax revenues expected to reach 366 billion dirhams by 2026

Morocco’s tax revenues are expected to reach 366 billion dirhams by 2026, up from 199 billion dirhams in 2020, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The announcement was made on Thursday during a press briefing following a meeting of the Government Council. Baitas, who also serves......

Morocco strengthens its direct social support system with data-driven reform and long-term vision

Morocco is expanding its direct social support program through a data-driven reform designed to enhance precision in identifying beneficiaries and ensure sustainable financing for one of the country’s most ambitious welfare initiatives. Authorities describe the reform as a pivotal step in building......

Morocco establishes new eligibility rules for financial aid to orphaned and abandoned children

Morocco has approved a new decree defining eligibility criteria and procedures for granting special financial aid to orphaned and abandoned children housed in accredited social protection institutions. The decision forms part of the implementation of Article 16 of Law 58-23 on direct social aid, aiming......

Morocco and Germany sign €450 million financing agreements in Rabat

Morocco and Germany have strengthened their bilateral cooperation with the signing of three financing agreements worth a total of €450 million in Rabat. The agreements were concluded between Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Regional Director for North Africa of the......

Brahim El Othmani reelected president of the African Mutuality Union

Brahim El Othmani, chairman of the General Mutual Fund for Public Administration Staff (MGPAP) in Morocco, has been unanimously reelected for a second term as president of the African Mutuality Union (UAM). The announcement came during the 5th General Assembly of the African Confederation of Mutual Societies,......

Morocco’s success in reducing hepatitis B prevalence highlights progressive strategies

Morocco has made remarkable strides in controlling the hepatitis B virus (HBV), achieving a low-prevalence status comparable to countries with minimal incidence, according to a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. This progress is attributed to the nation’s comprehensive approach, combining......

Health ministry refutes claims of favoritism in potassium chloride imports

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection has categorically denied allegations raised in Parliament regarding favoritism or monopolies in the importation of potassium chloride (KCl), a critical medication used in intensive care, surgery, and anesthesia. During a parliamentary debate on......

Morocco rethinks welfare with direct aid and social protection reforms

Morocco is undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to welfare and social protection, aiming to modernize its support systems while addressing long-standing economic and regional disparities. Central to this shift is the gradual reduction of the Compensation Fund, the country’s hallmark......