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March 12, 2025 | 1 year ago

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Rural areas and shadow zones: synergy between development programs

The public authorities' interest in rural areas, with a population of around 11 million, has focused on two major areas: the Rural Renewal policy, steered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, and the development of “Shadow Areas”, led by the Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Town and Country Planning.

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The Rural Renewal strategy (2009-2014) and its development projects have benefited over 10 million rural inhabitants, helping to stabilize them after the exodus caused by the Black Decade. These actions included rural housing, water infrastructure, agriculture, and handicrafts. A "catch-up" program (2020) targeting the "Shadow Zones" enabled 30,000 projects to be carried out for 6 million inhabitants, focusing on improving living conditions (sanitation, transport, education, technology, etc.).


Historically, the uprooting of rural populations, which began with colonization, caused a profound rupture between the inhabitants and their land. Current policy seeks to revitalize these areas through a participatory approach involving local populations. In addition to major projects, micro-credit and micro-enterprise initiatives have promoted employment and income.

Despite the challenges, the programs have combined efforts to stabilize populations, boost the rural economy and diversify economic activities. Impact studies are planned to guide future initiatives.

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