Morocco drives reform in social security system amid inflation and economic pressure, PM says
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\nMorocco\u2019s prime minister announced on Tuesday that the country was pursuing radical social and economic reforms in the wake of inflationary and economic pressures.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Aziz Akhannouch said his government had expanded healthcare to more than 80 percent of its population, up from just 42 percent when he took office three years ago.<\/p>\n
He said this also coincided with consistently strong economic growth and headline inflation reducing to below 1 percent. <\/p>\n
In late 2025, Morocco was rocked by its largest demonstrations in over a decade as youth\u2011led groups mobilized nationwide against deteriorating public services, deepening social inequality, and chronic unemployment.<\/p>\n
Akhannouch said the country was aware of the difficulties facing Moroccans and was determined to ensure the country would remain on a positive trajectory.<\/p>\n
Part of this included the provision of financial aid to more than 12 million citizens, and the formation of trusts for orphans to be paid out when they turn 18.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Akhannouch noted that the government had not forgone its budgetary principles \u2014 and had in fact balanced the country\u2019s debt payments and achieved successful fiscal reforms. He noted S&P\u2019s decision in 2025 to raise Morocco\u2019s sovereign rating to BBB\u2011\/A\u20113 and restore its investment\u2011grade status.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the World Cup, set to be co-hosted with neighbors Spain and Portugal in 2030, he said the project was seen as a nation-building exercise that would help spur Morocco to develop its underlying infrastructure and provide employment opportunities for young Moroccans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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