Moroccans might be losing faith in public institutions due to a lack of response to their concerns. That’s the warning from Ahmed Reda Chami, President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE). Speaking at a conference in Rabat on Wednesday, Chami stressed that ignoring public consultations could lead to a gradual decline in civic participation.
Chami said during the event, which was organized by the National Authority for Integrity and the Prevention and Fight Against Corruption, in partnership with CESE, that, in the long run, this gradual decline in civic participation could weaken trust in institutions.
Chami said that there’s a growing enthusiasm, especially among young people, to take part in decision-making.
Chami said that many are eager to contribute to governance, improve institutional transparency, and hold public administrations accountable.
To strengthen citizen participation, Chami proposed creating accessible mechanisms, particularly digital tools, that ensure transparency and take into account the needs of different communities, including those in remote areas.
The CESE’s president also emphasized the importance of innovative approaches to boost engagement.
As Morocco’s newly appointed ambassador to the European Union, Chami envisions a stronger participatory culture that makes citizens feel their voices truly matter.
But for this vision to become reality, Chami stressed the need for a legal framework to regulate public consultations.
Chami warned that without clear laws and standardized procedures, citizen participation risks remaining inconsistent, varying from one institution or local authority to another.
CESE’s field studies show that the use of participatory mechanisms remains limited due to a lack of information, bureaucratic complexity, and insufficient awareness among officials.
Chami said that tackling these obstacles is essential to ensuring meaningful and widespread civic engagement in Morocco.
we lost faith long ago dont worry about that.