Fouzi Lekjaa Details the Ongoing Update of the Social Assistance Program
An Overhauled System for Greater Fairness
The Minister Delegate for Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, stated before the House of Representatives that the data on the social aid system is regularly updated to ensure equitable distribution of aid nationwide.
Transitioning to a Model Based on Precise Analysis
In response to a question regarding the criteria for the socio-economic index, Lekjaa explained that Morocco has made a significant leap, moving from a system based on administrative documents to one that is based on:
This system utilizes 35 variables in urban areas and 28 in rural areas, with an eligibility threshold set at 9.743001.
A System Benefiting Millions of Households
As of late November, 3.8 million households have benefited from social aid, which accounts for 42% of Moroccan households, totaling 12.4 million people.
A Continuously Updated Database
The minister emphasized that the success of the program relies on the ongoing updates of the database, enriched by the results of the national census and the use of advanced technological tools. This approach aims to ensure a fair and targeted distribution of social aid to eligible families.
