In the eyes of economist Mohamed Jedari, the proposed reform of the Family Code contains many positive points which will contribute to improving the situation of Moroccan women. In a statement to the site Al3omkhe assured that the Code will not lead to an increased disinterest of young people in marriage. Marriage remains a sacred institution and a norm of life, he said. According to him, 8 to 9 young Moroccans out of 10 will continue to engage in this institution in the years to come. The economist recognizes, however, that the high cost of living has had a considerable impact on Moroccan families and could contribute to an increase in disinterest in marriage.
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According to him, high living costs have led to fewer marriages and, consequently, fewer births. Families, especially in big cities, prefer to have fewer children, while rural families generally have no more than three children, he said, emphasizing the need for the government to resolve this crisis by providing adequate support in the areas of housing, education and health, in addition to promoting employment opportunities.
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Jedari also called for the establishment of policies encouraging procreation, in particular through the granting of marriage bonuses and financial support to families wishing to found a home. These measures would constitute a key solution to address the premature aging that the country will experience by 2050, he argued. The economist believes that if conditions relating to education, health, housing and employment opportunities improve, this will encourage young people to consider marriage and have children. If the State does not take these measures, it will be forced to face problems linked to the aging of the population, a pension fund crisis and the need for Morocco to import labor. is working to fill the deficit caused by the low birth rate.
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