The Moroccan government has recently unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate national development programs over the next six years in preparation for the major events the country is set to host, including the highly anticipated 2030 World Cup. This initiative aligns with the strategic guidelines set by the government to frame the 2025 finance bill.
In a directive addressed to his government, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch emphasized the importance of speeding up these programs so that the Kingdom can fully leverage its historical, economic, sports, and cultural assets, thereby strengthening its position as a representative of the African continent on the international stage.
The 2025 finance bill will play a crucial role in supporting the host cities of these major events. The aim is to ensure their optimal preparation by enhancing their attractiveness, developing their infrastructure, and improving essential services to meet the demands of these global gatherings.
Akhannouch also stressed the continuation of structural reforms, which, alongside three other key pillars, form the core of the vision for the 2025 finance bill. He stated that « the government will continue to implement structural reforms clearly defined in terms of objectives and priorities, in line with the integrated approach to social and economic orientations. »
Regarding judicial reform, the Prime Minister recalled the transfer, through the 2023 and 2024 finance laws, of budgetary positions for judges and judicial officers, as well as the management of their administrative and financial status, to the Supreme Judicial Council (CSPJ). He also mentioned the transfer of the chairmanship of the Board of Directors of the Higher Institute of the Judiciary from the Minister of Justice to the Deputy President of the CSPJ, in accordance with the law.
Moreover, several important bills have been prepared by the government and are awaiting legislative ratification, including the civil procedure bill, the law on alternative sanctions, and the bill on the organization and management of penitentiary establishments.
The note also mentions that the government is finalizing the criminal procedure and penal code bills, which will soon be submitted for ratification.
As part of the modernization of the judicial system, Akhannouch highlighted the need to « modernize and develop the legal framework while continuing the digital transformation of the judicial administration to make it more accessible to citizens. » The government also plans to modernize court infrastructure and strengthen human resources skills in line with the objectives of judicial reform.
Additionally, the reform of public institutions and enterprises remains a priority. Akhannouch emphasized the importance of activating the role of the National Agency for Strategic Management of State Holdings to restructure and improve the management of the public portfolio while reforming key sectors of the national economy.
Finally, the Prime Minister specified that the goal of these reforms is to ensure a high-quality public service, with a focus on improving the state’s participation policy. The aim is to strengthen public institutions and enterprises as strategic levers to consolidate national sovereignty.
