The generalization of social protection in Morocco is a “relevant and gradual approach” that comes at the “right time”, said economic policy expert Uri Dadush, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS).
This major project, whose launch ceremony was presided over Wednesday by HM King Mohammed VI, aims to ensure universal coverage for all Moroccans to strengthen resilience to crises of the scale of the current coronavirus pandemic, noted Dadush who provides consulting services to the World Bank and to other international organizations as well as corporations.
“The funding of this initiative seems reasonable to me,” he said, speaking of this major project that will require a total annual amount of 51 billion dirhams by 2025, including MAD 23 billion financed by the general budget of the State.
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the social security schemes, “it is necessary to develop new management methods, particularly those related to the governance of social security organizations,” said the US-Based French expert, who believes that the acceleration of social protection bases is crucial especially in times of crisis.
Referring to the important aspect of opening the health sector to foreign expertise and foreign investment, Dadush stated that “anything that opens Morocco to international knowledge and international competition is a healthy step.”
“It is reassuring to see that Morocco continues to be dedicated to a policy of openness and learning as much as possible from best international practices,” added the PCNS fellow, who also highlighted the progress of the vaccination campaign in Morocco that will allow a faster relaunch of the economy.
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