Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has laid out his vision for the success of the large-scale and structural project of advanced regionalization, which seeks to enhance the modernization of the country’s institutions, strengthen solidarity, social justice and inter-regional equality. The advanced regionalization is designed to “guarantee responsible, broad-based civic participation, and contribute to the promotion of cultural diversity in our country, within the framework of our undivided national identity”, said the King in his message that was read out by out by royal advisor Abdellatif Mennouni. They want efficient regions that respond to their pressing concerns and contribute to improving their daily lives”, stressed the Monarch. King Mohammed VI stressed the need to ensure consistency and complementarity between all public institutions, especially local authorities and governments to contribute to the success of advanced regionalization. The forum is focusing on the progress made in the areas of governance and consultation; regional resources: available resources and practical constraints; partnership and regional governance requirements; and participatory democracy and challenges of regional consultative bodies.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 19, 2018 15:00 UTC