Participatory Governance

5 results

Civil Society Intermediary Support Organizations

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In support of the Government of Morocco’s efforts to increase civic participation, USAID is providing direct grants to five civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen their capacities and become intermediary support organizations (ISOs) that help develop the skills of their entire network and effectively engage with the government on behalf of citizens. The five selected ISOs are long-standing local organizations that are embedded in their communities and work to advocate for citizens’ priorities and interests.

ILTIZAM

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USAID's ILTIZAM program, implemented by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) through the International Republic Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), supports the development of innovative approaches by civil society representatives of marginalized populations to more effectively engage with subnational government institutions.

Inclusive Civic Education

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USAID conducted a review of Moroccan election processes and results, which indicated that civic engagement remains an unfulfilled priority.

Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra

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To support the region in achieving its development priorities, USAID worked with regional stakeholders to co-design the Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra (ISED-BMK) program, which promotes collaborative, demand-driven, innovative, and adaptable interventions that integrate robust gender mainstreaming and a strong private-sector focus.

Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Marrakech-Safi Region (ISED-MS)

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USAID is partnering with local and national government counterparts as well as private sector, academic, and civil society institutions to support the Marrakech-Safi region’s efforts to achieve a more prosperous, resilient, and inclusive economy and society.

Economic Growth

7 results

Academy for Safe Truck Driving (ACCES)

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USAID supports youth employability while addressing road safety challenges through the establishment of the Academy for Safe Truck Driving (ACCES). ACCES aims to help narrow the skill shortage in the road transport sector by providing courses on safe and defensive driving, fuel efficiency for various types of trucks and buses, and soft skills, such as professional communication and customer service.

Cooperative Financing Program

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Cooperatives play a vital role in Morocco’s economic and social development and the fight against poverty. Tragically, cooperatives have suffered significantly from the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Most of Morocco’s 47,000 cooperatives and micro-initiatives were forced to halt or slow their income-generating activities, affecting the livelihoods of close to 700,000 members and employees. As a result, there is an urgent need for economic relief interventions.

H2O Maghreb Partnership

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The H2O Maghreb activity implemented cutting edge solutions to urgent water needs in Morocco and the region, while improving the skills and employability of young Moroccans by providing them with a market-driven training program in a water training hub.

Higher Education Partnership - Morocco

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In 2019, USAID partnered with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports (MOE), and the Ministry of Higher Edcuation, Scientific Research and Innovation (MOHE) to launch the five-year Higher Education Partnership for Morocco (HEP-M) program, which aims to improve pre-service teacher training.

Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra

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To support the region in achieving its development priorities, USAID worked with regional stakeholders to co-design the Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra (ISED-BMK) program, which promotes collaborative, demand-driven, innovative, and adaptable interventions that integrate robust gender mainstreaming and a strong private-sector focus.

Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Marrakech-Safi Region (ISED-MS)

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USAID is partnering with local and national government counterparts as well as private sector, academic, and civil society institutions to support the Marrakech-Safi region’s efforts to achieve a more prosperous, resilient, and inclusive economy and society.

Interactive Digital Center

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Solving structural and youth unemployment requires innovative and diverse solutions. USAID seeks to increase employability by providing cutting-edge, affordable learning solutions for skills development to help reduce youth unemployment, promote entrepreneurship, and potentially increase industrial productivity.

Education

5 results

Bridge to Middle School

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Bridge to Middle School supports the Ministry’s ongoing reforms to ensure students make the critical transition from primary to middle school, with particular attention to inclusion and equity, gender dynamics, the realities of education in a post-COVID-19 environment, and the growing need for responses to the challenges of climate change.

Higher Education Partnership - Morocco

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In 2019, USAID partnered with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports (MOE), and the Ministry of Higher Edcuation, Scientific Research and Innovation (MOHE) to launch the five-year Higher Education Partnership for Morocco (HEP-M) program, which aims to improve pre-service teacher training.

Inclusive Civic Education (ICE)

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USAID/Morocco designed the Inclusive Civic Education (ICE) program to promote citizen participation and engagement in civic life, particularly focusing on women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWD). Additionally, ICE aims to improve the ability of Moroccan political institutions to inclusively meet the needs of the Moroccan people.

Morocco Inclusive Education Training

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To support the government’s overall goal to provide inclusive education in Morocco for all, USAID signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Lalla Asmae Foundation, and Mohammed V University.

Reading for Success - National Program for Reading

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In 2015, USAID partnered with the Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research to launch the 30-month Reading for Success – Small-Scale Experimentation activity to develop and test the most effective approaches to strengthen students’ Arabic reading skills in targeted primary schools.

Community Resilience

3 results

Community Oriented Policing Activity

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Community policing is both a philosophy and an organizational strategy that emphasizes partnership and collaboration between police and the communities that they serve with the objective of identifying and jointly responding to problems of crime, disorder, and fear of victimization. USAID supports the Kingdom of Morocco’s reform efforts through a community policing pilot project in designated marginalized neighborhoods in Tangier and Tetouan.

DAKIRA

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The USAID Dakira Program, which the High Atlas Foundation and its local partners implemented, aims to collaboratively develop and pioneer a unique participatory approach to the educational preservation of Morocco’s multicultural history.

Favorable Opportunities To Reinforce Self-Advancement For Today’s Youth (FORSATY)

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USAID believes that all youth have the power to become full-fledged citizens in their neighborhoods and cities. The FORSATY activity worked in nine marginalized neighborhoods in the north of Morocco, where the pull of legitimate institutions were weak and extremist recruitment cells were active.