An envelope of 581 billion dirhams is allocated to the rehabilitation of under-equipped neighborhoods and towns in Tangier and its region, reports Telquel magazine. This project aims to reduce social and territorial disparities and improve urban infrastructure and the living conditions of residents in accordance with the high royal directives in favor of inclusive regional development.
The Minister of National Planning, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, supervised the different stages of this program, stressing that it reflects a national strategy aimed at equitable access to infrastructure and meeting the specific needs of the populations. Although Tangier is recognized as an economic engine thanks to its port and industrial activities, it still presents marked disparities between modernized neighborhoods and marginalized areas.
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The investment covers several major areas. “A significant part of the funds will be devoted to the construction and rehabilitation of road and transport infrastructure. This includes the renovation of main and secondary roads connecting peri-urban areas to urban centers, thus facilitating the mobility of citizens and access to essential services such as health, education and employment opportunities,” details the weekly.
And to continue that environmental initiatives are also planned, in particular waste management and the adoption of sustainable solutions such as renewable energies. These measures aim to make Tangier a more ecological city while improving the quality of life of citizens.
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This gigantic project adopts a participatory approach involving local actors, elected officials and civil society, to guarantee interventions adapted to real needs. This ambitious initiative could serve as a model for other regions of Morocco.
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