On October 29, 2026, Aïcha Aawaba, a member of the Socialist group in the House of Representatives, discussed the 2027 finance bill. She emphasized her group's support for the government's program and the finance bill. Aawaba highlighted the allocation of 25 billion dirhams for the launch of new integrated territorial development programs. These programs are part of a larger 210 billion dirham initiative over eight years.
Aawaba expressed satisfaction with the new approach to territorial development. This approach includes specific assessments for each province and the creation of an open digital platform for citizens. It also involves annual audits by the General Inspectorate of Finance and the General Inspectorate of Territorial Administration. Furthermore, Aawaba welcomed the launch of a new generation of rural development projects. These projects focus on mountainous and oasis areas.
However, Aawaba emphasized that achieving the goals of these programs requires transparent and fair criteria for public investment distribution. These criteria should consider poverty, vulnerability, isolation, and lack of infrastructure. She cited the recent death of a four-year-old child in the Douira commune, Tarfaya province, as an example of the need for better healthcare infrastructure and transportation.
Aawaba stressed the importance of prioritizing education and healthcare. She noted that building educational institutions should be accompanied by stable teaching staff, school transportation, meals, and accommodations. Similarly, creating healthcare institutions requires providing staff, equipment, and medications, as well as ensuring continuity of services. Aawaba also called for making employment and production key drivers of territorial justice.
Aawaba suggested supporting very small enterprises, cooperatives, and social and solidarity economy. She recommended facilitating access to financing and real estate, linking training to specific needs, and evaluating investment incentives based on sustainable job creation for young people and women. Additionally, she emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity of local authorities to implement projects.
Aawaba highlighted the importance of integrating water security and climate risk management into territorial development. This includes ensuring continuous water supply, protecting populations from floods, and maintaining roads and infrastructure. She concluded that territorial justice is a crucial test of the social state's credibility. Aawaba expressed her group's continued support for the government while emphasizing the need for close monitoring of the implementation of these projects.
The discussions around the 2027 finance bill reflect the ongoing efforts to address territorial disparities and promote social justice in Morocco. The government's focus on territorial development and public investment is seen as a key aspect of its program. The Socialist group's engagement in these discussions highlights the importance of parliamentary support for these initiatives.
Key points
- The 2027 finance bill includes a 25 billion dirham allocation for new territorial development programs.
- Aawaba emphasizes the need for transparent criteria in public investment distribution.
- The government's focus on territorial development aims to promote social justice and address regional disparities.
