HIBAPRESS-RABAT
The Ministry of Tourism, Crafts and Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) announces the launch of the 5th edition of the “MOAZARA” program for the year 2024, which aims to co-finance development projects for the benefit of associations, networks of associations and cooperatives operating in the ESS sector.
For this 5th edition, the Ministry is partnering with the Regional Councils of Fez-Meknes, Oriental and, for the first time, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. This expanded partnership will support approximately 160 projects from the 12 regions of the Kingdom. Each selected project will benefit from financial support of up to 49,000 dirhams. In addition to financial support, project leaders will also benefit from personalized support to develop their project. The projected impact of this 5th edition on employment is estimated at approximately 6,000 jobs maintained and 3,000 new jobs created.
The MOAZARA program has already enjoyed notable success during its first four editions:
414 co-financed projects 19.2 million Dirhams of total investment 13,800 jobs maintained and 8,300 new jobs created 52,506 beneficiaries, including 62% women 52% of projects carried out in rural areas
The four previous editions have supported various sectors, such as crafts, tourism, solidarity agriculture, the promotion of local products, cultural entrepreneurship, as well as projects in the fields of health, education, environmental preservation, renewable energies, and the development of local natural resources.
MOAZARA is part of the financial and technical support programs of the Ministry of Tourism, Crafts and Social and Solidarity Economy, which aims to support players in the ESS sector in their development.
Project leaders are invited to submit their application file on the dedicated digital platform https://mtaess.gov.ma/moazara-5/ until August 30, 2024.
