The comprehensive social welfare project spearheaded by King Mohammed VI has been commended by several experts, NGOs and media outlets, saying the move aims to enhance social cohesion, solidarity, inclusion and to combat poverty and social exclusion. For its part, the Brussels-based NGO C3M has praised the initiative, saying it reflects the importance the Sovereign grants to the vulnerable people, their social protection and medical coverage. This major social project shows the Sovereign’s keen interest to improve the living condition of vulnerable people, social services and reduce social disparities, he added. The social welfare project launched in Morocco also made the headlines in Chile. For “Financial Afrik” magazine, Morocco’s social protection generalization project is a “pioneering initiative in Africa and the Arab world”.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 17, 2021 15:11 UTC