The House of Representatives unanimously approved, on Monday, two Bills related to social protection and the National Authority for Integrity and Prevention and Fight Against Corruption, at a plenary session chaired by the Speaker of the Lower House Habib El Malki, in the presence of Minister of Economy, Finance, and Administration Reform Mohamed Benchaaboun.
In his presentation of Framework Bill 09.21 on Social Protection, Benchaaboun noted that this “Bill aims mainly to protect poor and vulnerable groups and low-income families against hazards linked to childhood, sickness, old age, and job loss,” according to a statement by the House of Representatives.
“22 million Moroccans, 11 million of whom are enrolled in the medical assistance system RAMED, and 11 million professionals, merchants, farmers, artisans, and self-employed individuals will benefit from Compulsory Health Insurance (AMO) and the same package of services and treatments accessed by workers of the private sector,” he said.
The Bill aims to generalize family allowances and compensation for loss of office and broaden the base of individuals enrolled in pension systems. The elements of the Bill will be put in place following an exact schedule, the statement added.
During the debate, the participating deputies commended this noble Royal initiative of launching this prominent project that enjoys peculiar attention and follow-up from His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
They also expressed their hopes for the success and correct implementation of this project in a way that overcomes the flaws of the health coverage system, calling for speeding up the issuance of the legislative and regulatory laws accompanying this Bill to implement its provisions in the shortest time.
The deputies, representing different groups and groupings at the Lower House, lauded the contents of the Bill on the horizon of establishing a social justice that enables access to services that protect the dignity of citizens and meet their needs.
They also made some remarks regarding the contributions of the target groups, the means to consolidate governance in managing the project, the financial management of social coverage, the imperative of harmonizing the various programs of a social nature, and other suggestions that aim to contribute to the success of this project.
During the session, the House of Representatives approved Bill 46.19 on the National Authority for Integrity and Prevention and Fight Against Corruption, which comes as part of updating the prerogatives granted to the Authority under Article 36 of the 2011 Constitution.
The Bill defines the Authority’s roles, formation, organization, functioning, and cases of incompatibility.
Thus, the Authority will contribute to the national effort aiming to fight the scourge of corruption, strengthen good governance, disseminate the values of integrity and transparency, address the increasing manifestations of corruption, in alignment with the recognized standards regulating the anti-corruption authorities, namely independence, and expanding the scope of intervention, combining governance, prevention, and combat.
The Bill will enter into force after its final approval by both Houses of the Parliament and as of the date of the appointment of the president of the Authority, its members, and general secretary.
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