HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyaoui
Within the framework of the national dynamic aimed at developing a new generation of territorial development programs, the prefecture of Ifrane hosted, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the grand hall of Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, an extensive consultative meeting dedicated to preparing the integrated development program for the prefecture of Ifrane, in the presence of the governor of the region, along with the president of Al Akhawayn University, heads of departments in the prefecture, the president of the regional council, representatives of local authorities, elected officials, heads of external services, public institutions, and civil society فعاليات.
This meeting comes in line with the high royal directives contained in the speeches of King Mohammed VI, on the occasion of the Feast of the Throne on July 29, 2025, and the opening of the first session of the eleventh legislative year on October 10, 2025, which emphasized the need to establish balanced and equitable territorial development that includes all regions, especially mountainous and rural areas, according to a comprehensive approach that takes into account local specificities and values the natural and economic potentials of each region.
The meeting formed a platform for dialogue and consultation between various local actors, with the aim of drawing the features of a joint development vision that defines the priorities of the region and responds to the aspirations of the population, in order to ensure the promotion of spatial justice, the valorization of local resources, and the strengthening of the region's attractiveness within the economic dynamics of the Fez-Meknes region.
The discussions produced a set of practical proposals, which included vital sectors related to the economy, infrastructure, social services, and the environmental dimension, to be crowned with the development of an initial roadmap that establishes an integrated territorial program, consistent with the new development model, and relies on integration between urban and rural areas, while strengthening the roles of the regions in leading development.
On the sidelines of the meeting, it was announced the launch of a series of specialized sectoral meetings and workshops, with the aim of translating the recommendations into practical and implementable projects, that aim to improve the living conditions of the population, support the local economy, and strengthen human development indicators in the region.
This meeting represents a pivotal step in the path of establishing effective participatory governance, which lays the foundations for sustainable development that responds to the needs of the population, and opens up new horizons for investment and innovation in various fields in the Ifrane region.
The presence of the governor of the Ifrane region constituted a qualitative addition to this meeting, as it gave a strong impetus to the consultative work, by emphasizing the importance of precise coordination between the various stakeholders, and accelerating the pace of implementing priority projects. He also stressed the need to adopt a realistic and actionable vision, based on effective governance, and taking into account the expectations of the population, especially in the areas related to infrastructure, basic services, and the revitalization of local investment.
The governor considered that this meeting constitutes a pivotal station for drawing a new development path that contributes to enhancing the attractiveness of the region, and ensures balanced development that translates the high royal directives into tangible programs that have a direct impact on citizens.
