This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
In preparation for the second session of the national debate on advanced regionalization, which will be organized, under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, the Ministry of the Interior and the Association of Regions of Morocco , next December. on 20 and 21, 2024 in the city of Tangier; On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the headquarters of the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima Regional Council hosted a regional consultative meeting whose work was opened by Younes Tazi, governor of the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region, and Omar Moro. , President of the Regional Council.
The participation of female and male members of the regional council, representatives of the state of the region and general secretaries of the regions of the region, heads of external services, heads of prefecture and regional councils, presidents of the councils community, presidents of professional chambers, and It is known that members and members of the offices of consultative bodies participated.
This meeting is considered a preliminary step to expand consultations between all actors involved in the implementation of advanced regionalization and to present proposals that will be presented during the national debate.
Come together to build a common vision
In his opening speech, Younes Tazi, the region’s governor, highlighted the strategic dimension of advanced regionalization, considering it as a structural solution meeting the needs of regional development. The governor recalled the royal message addressed to the participants of the first national debate. in Agadir in 2019, who said that the national debate on advanced regionalization represents a unique opportunity for in-depth reflection, constructive research and serious dialogue, in order to accurately diagnose the results of the activation of advanced regionalization workshops and to make recommendations. A process which would win the challenge of regional development, would contribute to reducing disparities and improving the attractiveness and competitiveness of the territorial space; In addition to ensuring openness to modern financial governance mechanisms, ensuring the effectiveness of all forms of participatory democracy and making them a lever for integrated and sustainable economic and social development.
The governor highlighted the great importance of the themes that will be presented during the debate, as they constitute a ground for discussion, dialogue and exchange of ideas and experiences, and an important opportunity to discuss the implementation of advanced regionalization workshops, evaluate the process of their activation, and present proposals and solutions to overcome the different challenges facing this experience.
For his part, Omar Moro, president of the Regional Council, welcomed the slogan chosen for the second edition of the national debate for advanced regionalization, namely “Advanced regionalization between the challenges of today and tomorrow”. He also welcomed the initiative. of the Minister of the Interior to organize regional consultative meetings before the holding of the national debate, with the aim of sharing the framework of the second edition of the national debate on advanced regionalization with territorial actors, and the dedication of the approach participative between them. all stakeholders concerned by regionalization. Advanced in all stages of debate preparation.
Rabie Al-Khamlishi, Director General of Services at the Regional Council, made a presentation which included the general framework of the debate and the framework of the regional consultative meeting, where he addressed the general context of the debate, the thematic axes and the expected objectives The objectives of the consultative meeting and the consultation methodology were also reviewed.
Thematic workshops to formulate actionable recommendations
During this important meeting, six (6) workshops were organized to discuss the following themes: the challenges of improving the attractiveness of soils; Productive investment is an essential lever for strengthening the economic competitiveness of territories. Finance territorial development programs; Water governance in its regional dimension; Transport and mobility to achieve integrated regional development; Develop and disseminate infrastructure to meet the challenge of digital disparity between regions.
These workshops, chaired by ladies and gentlemen, vice-presidents of the region, and attended by members of the region, representatives of decentralized interests, heads of institutions, elected groups and consultative bodies, were characterized through discussion and the presentation of suggestions and recommendations on the topics raised for discussion.
Towards the construction of an ambitious roadmap
This consultative meeting constitutes an essential step in the preparation of the second session of the national debate on advanced regionalization, and it embodies the commitment of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region to contribute to the success of this strategic project, which allows the achievement of equitable, sustainable and integrated development.
