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Development Momentum in Southern Regions Clear Example of the Relevance of the Kingdom's Orientation
A number of experts emphasized last Monday, during a national symposium held at the House of Councillors on "The Moroccan Parliament and the Moroccan Sahara Issue: Towards Effective Parallel Diplomacy and Effective Institutional Advocacy," that the development dynamics in the southern regions are a clear example of the relevance of the Kingdom's orientations, particularly the new development model for these regions.
During the second thematic session of this symposium, entitled "Moroccan Sahara: Human Rights and Development Approach," speakers emphasized that this important project is the product of a strategic royal vision aimed at achieving sustainable and comprehensive development. They added that it will also make this region a true link with the Kingdom's African hinterland, given its role in developing major infrastructure projects such as the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway and the Dakhla Atlantic Port.
They explained that the Kingdom's continued consolidation of the development dimension in these regions will, along with other dimensions, contribute to "reducing the opposing narrative and consolidating its perceived isolation at the regional and international levels," thus strengthening the growing support and endorsement of the Moroccan Sahara.
In his remarks, Ibrahim Labiz, from the Ministry of the Interior, cited the very positive impact of the new development model for the Kingdom's southern provinces, emphasizing that its components, foundations, implementation stages, achievements, and prospects are inspired by a strategic royal vision for achieving sustainable and comprehensive development.
He explained that the goal is to make the southern provinces a driving force for development and a bridge for openness to the African continent by increasing the investment attractiveness of these regions, while providing significant opportunities to enhance tourism dynamics, particularly in the regions of Dakhla and Guelmim. He cited one of the most important components of this model: infrastructure and the reinforcement of the intercity road network.
He pointed out that the objectives of this model are embodied in placing citizens at the heart of priorities by relying on the principles of governance and responsibility, as well as consolidating economic and social attractiveness and adhering to environmental sustainability rules.
He concluded that it aims to create a solid investment dynamic, thanks to the combination of natural resources, infrastructure development, and the use of renewable energy, such as green hydrogen.
Hjabouha Zoubeir, from the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council, said that the new development model for the southern regions of the Kingdom, which embodies a lofty royal will, aims to achieve comprehensive and integrated development. She noted that the Council has established a committee tasked with developing a strategy for implementing this model according to a participatory approach.
She explained that the Council formulated its opinion on this matter, primarily aiming to establish a new socio-economic development dynamic that fosters growth and generates employment opportunities, through the active participation of citizens. She emphasized that it also seeks to achieve responsible and sustainable development, based on a balance between wealth creation and job creation, particularly through private investment, sustainable land development, environmental protection, and cultural promotion.
She noted that this model is based on ensuring the effective exercise of rights and strengthening the democratic option within the framework of expanded regionalization, while valuing the Hassani tributary and making Hassani culture a lever for development, enhancing the attractiveness of the southern provinces.
University professor and human rights activist Khadija Marouazi emphasized that Morocco has demonstrated a proactive awareness that combines sovereign dimensions with the effective application of democratic mechanisms in its management of its territorial integrity, citing the involvement of the region's population in the various electoral processes that have taken place in the Kingdom.
In this regard, she called for building on the gains made in the field of parallel diplomacy to enhance the effectiveness of Moroccan advocacy within various national and international arenas.
For his part, Abdelfattah Belamachi, professor of international relations and president of the Moroccan Center for Parallel Diplomacy and Dialogue of Civilizations, emphasized the importance of advocating for the Moroccan Sahara through innovative formulas and mechanisms, primarily through the institutionalization of parallel diplomacy.
He noted the need to improve advocacy for the Moroccan Sahara through living languages, while giving greater scope to Moroccans abroad, given their clear role in supporting official diplomacy.
News and events on Western Sahara issue/ CORCAS
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