In response to an oral question from Authenticity and Modernity group to the House of Representativesthe minister specified that this assessment marks an increase of 163% compared to the period 2018-2021, where the conditions of employment were improved.habitat of 6,200 households on an annual average.
She also reported a 35% reduction in the proliferation of slumsspecifying that his department has made considerable efforts with the Ministry of the Interior to accelerate the process of eradicating slums, which has made it possible to achieve very positive results.
Ms. El Mansouri also specified that 22,549 households have been relocated so far in the province of Skhirat-Témaraspecifying that the action of the ministry also concerns the great Casablancawhich represents more than 50% of households affected by the program to combat slums.
Addressing the ministerial plan for the period 2024-2028, the minister noted that it aims to combat unsanitary housing and eradicate slums, noting that this plan is based on a new approach and methodology, in particular the adoption of mode of rehousing (apartments type social housing or home with a value not exceeding 300,000 dirhams, costs included), as well as on the development of partnerships with the private sector.
This plan, she continued, is also based on the mobilization of apartments by real estate developers through calls for expressions of interest, and on the adoption of a direct housing assistance program as a financial mechanism to accelerate the processing of unhealthy habitats.
In response to another question on the complexity of construction procedures and investment files and the urban agenciesof Haraki groupthe minister explained that these agencies issue opinions based on the laws governing theurban planningas well as town planning documents and development regimes in force.
Regarding the problem of plan modifications, Ms. El Mansouri specified that two circulars were issued to review major projects for which no favorable opinion had been issued, which made it possible to re-examine 15,988 projects that had not been approved. received a favorable opinion between December 2021 and October 2024, while 4,382 projects were approved, with a total investment estimated at 40.64 billion dirhams.
