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Lqja discloses PAM's support and education funds
Fouzi Lekjaâ, member of the Political Bureau of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, outlined during his meeting with officials from the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, key figures and data concerning the national economy. This included support totaling 280 billion dirhams, the education budget reaching 97 billion dirhams, and the health budget amounting to 40 billion dirhams. He also highlighted that 2.9 million young people are outside the education, training, and employment systems. Lekjaâ affirmed that the party’s goal, starting from 2027, is to structure the unregulated economy by integrating economic actors and providing support and incentives, rather than merely increasing taxes. He presented an economic plan extending until 2030 focused on banking inclusion, developing electronic services, and organizing economic transactions, drawing on experiences from neighboring countries in development. He clarified that the private sector must be a key partner in development, noting that public investments have risen to 110 billion dirhams, and the road network now extends approximately 1,800 kilometers of expressways. In the air transport sector, the number of passengers reached 36 million, with expectations of further growth supported by airport renewals and preparations for the World Cup. Lekjaâ also pointed out that currently, 7 million people benefit from social protection programs, and added that a large segment of workers—especially farmers, artisans, and temporary workers—still needs social support and improved social conditions. On another note, he revealed that government support amounts to 280 billion dirhams. The health budget has increased from 19 to 40 billion dirhams, while the education budget grew from 58 to 97 billion dirhams, although there are concerns about the efficiency of results relative to the high level of expenditure. He noted that the education system costs about 100 billion dirhams annually and that around 300,000 students drop out of school each year. Lekjaâ discussed the private sector’s involvement in education, stating that currently, it accounts for no more than 13%, whereas the target was 25% twenty years ago. He criticized the rise in prices of agricultural products, especially given their proximity to consumers, and questioned how prices could reach 4- to 5-times the original product cost. He also highlighted that women’s participation in economic activity is very low, with only 19% of women working compared to 69% of men. Lekjaâ emphasized that the Authenticity and Modernity Party’s electoral program is based on detailed studies, and that relevant data and documents will be shared with parties and enterprises to foster discussion and revise proposals. He cited that approximately 2.9 million young people are outside the education, training, and employment systems, with a youth unemployment rate of 27.2%. He stressed the importance of distinguishing between the quality of work and income when addressing employment and social protection issues.
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