Morocco's 260,000+ associations and economic growth

The article discusses the role of civil society in Morocco and its potential to evolve from merely managing vulnerability and voluntary initiatives into a genuine actor in local economic development and stable job creation. Despite the significant growth in the number of associations, increasing from 44,000 in 2015 to over 266,000 currently, their economic impact remains limited to seasonal employment and project-related activities. Legal and financial barriers hinder the transformation of associations into social enterprises or productive cooperatives. Researcher Ridwan Jgha proposed legislative reforms, including the issuance of a new framework law and the simplification of tax procedures. Additionally, he advocates for investing in human resource development through targeted programs for youth and women in rural and mountainous areas, as well as ensuring coherence between development programs to facilitate the integration of training and employment. The goal is to make civil society an active player that contributes to the national GDP and advances economic and social development in the country.

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