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Morocco disaster resilience and water management
Overview
Morocco has transitioned from reactive emergency response to a proactive disaster risk management strategy to address threats such as earthquakes, floods, and droughts. Supported by the World Bank Group, the nation implemented over 300 projects between 2016 and 2025, totaling more than $408 million. These initiatives focused on flood protection, hazard mapping, and early warning systems, benefiting millions of people through infrastructure and nonstructural measures.
Institutional reforms included the creation of a permanent Directorate for Disaster Risk Management and a national strategy for 2020-2030. As water stress intensifies, regional authorities in areas such as Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Marrakech-Safi, and Béni Mellal-Khénifra are being urged to adjust their 2027 budgets. Officials are recommending the rationalization of operating expenses and the deferral of non-essential projects to prioritize reliable water supplies and critical infrastructure maintenance.
Entities
Béni Mellal-Khénifra · Casablanca-Settat · Limpopo · Marrakech-Safi · Morocco
Timeline
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9 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesWater management and infrastructure prioritized in regional budget planningMunicipalities in Morocco, Madagascar, and South Africa are prioritizing water infrastructure and resource management in their 2027 budget planning and recent project handovers.
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22 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesMorocco implements large-scale disaster resilience and prevention programsMorocco has invested over $408 million in disaster risk reduction projects between 2016 and 2025, shifting from emergency response to prevention with support from the World Bank Group.
Sources
1001infos.net · article19.ma · barlamantoday.com · lemaroc360.com · lexpress.mg · mafrique.ma · maroc-actu.com · mcg24.com · sanews.gov.za