Declining trust in institutions spurs anti-corruption efforts in Morocco

Declining trust in institutions spurs anti-corruption efforts in Morocco
Wednesday 5 February 2025 - 20:32
Despite declining public trust, nearly half of Moroccans believe that ordinary citizens can influence the fight against corruption or are willing to take part in efforts to pressure authorities for stronger action, according to Mohammed Bachir Rachdi, President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and Combating Corruption (INPPLC).

Speaking at a seminar on civic engagement in governance and anti-corruption efforts on Wednesday, Rachdi highlighted that young people are the least trusting demographic when it comes to institutions and are the most critical of public policies, which they perceive as insufficient in addressing corruption.

Rachdi pointed to youth as the demographic most skeptical of government institutions and the effectiveness of public policies in tackling corruption. He announced the launch of a new “Trust Barometer” study, set to be published in the first half of the year and updated every two years, to assess public confidence levels systematically.

National and international indicators suggest that trust in both public and private institutions is not only low but steadily declining, Rachdi warned. He stressed the need for two key factors to reverse this trend: a competitive and transparent political system capable of producing strong representative institutions and an informed citizenry committed to shaping the country’s future.

The authority sees its role as central to fostering these conditions, particularly by coordinating efforts across institutions and proposing strategic policies aligned with Morocco’s anti-corruption law. Rachdi reaffirmed that tackling corruption remains crucial for ensuring social stability and economic growth, urging all stakeholders to contribute actively to the process.

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