Al Mahbass
Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun region
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Priorities
Priorities of the commune
This commune is less affected overall than most communes in its region. The priorities below show where to act first.
- 1Water and sanitationLow level within the region
Lack of drinking water: 2.3% of the population (70.8% in 2014). Sanitation: 19.1% (20.4% in 2014).
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify neighbourhoods and villages not connected to drinking water or sanitation.
- Raise awareness of hygiene and water management.
- Help residents with connection procedures.
Partners to involve: Regional multi-service company Guelmim-Oued Noun, Region (basic infrastructure), INDH. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Which neighbourhoods or villages are not yet connected to the drinking water and sanitation networks, and on what timetable?
- What share of the commune's investment budget goes to water and sanitation?
- 2GenderLow level within the region
Female unemployment 25.0% against 13.9% overall. Female illiteracy 47.4% against 35.7%.
Possible actions for local associations
- Organise training in formats compatible with family responsibilities: suitable hours, nearby venues, childcare.
- Set up functional literacy classes for women.
- Support cooperatives and activities led by women.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, INDH, Region (youth and women's inclusion), cooperatives. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Does the Commission for Equity, Equal Opportunities and Gender Approach meet, and how is civil society involved?
- What share of the communal budget targets women?
- 3Inclusive educationLow level within the region
Illiteracy 35.7%. 15.7% of the population is deprived in adult years of schooling (36.8% in 2014).
Possible actions for local associations
- Tackle school dropout with tutoring and support for families.
- Guide young people who have left school towards second-chance education.
- Develop adult literacy.
Partners to involve: AREF Guelmim-Oued Noun, National Agency for the Fight against Illiteracy, INDH. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- How many children in the commune left school this year, and what solutions exist?
- Does school transport cover every village (douar) and neighbourhood in the commune?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel93.6%Morocco: 86.6%9th of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits4.3 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits8th of 12 regions
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth39.1%Morocco: 42.6%4th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A84.4%Morocco: 82.0%9th of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated95.5% (fewer than 50 cases)Morocco: 90.6%10th of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 518.9%Morocco: 15.1%5th of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 511.5%Morocco: 10.8%6th of 12 regions
Regional data from 2018: they do not describe the commune itself. Rank 1 = the least favourable situation of the 12 regions.
Trends 2014–2024
Multidimensional poverty and deprivation, 2014 and 2024 censuses. Al Mahbass compared with its region.
| Indicator | Al Mahbass | Region | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | ||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 56.6% | 4.9% | −51.7 | 10.3% | 4.9% | −5.4 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 26.4% | 10.9% | −15.5 | 9.7% | 5.3% | −4.4 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 24.82 | 1.81 | −23.01 | 3.89 | 1.78 | −2.11 |
| Intensity of poverty | 43.9% | 37.3% | −6.6 | 37.7% | 35.9% | −1.8 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | ||||||
| Disability | 21.6% | 5.4% | −16.2 | 22.4% | 16.7% | −5.7 |
| Child mortality | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.0 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 27.4% | 1.7% | −25.7 | 5.8% | 2.8% | −3.1 |
| Adult years of schooling | 36.8% | 15.7% | −21.1 | 19.8% | 14.3% | −5.5 |
| Drinking water | 70.8% | 2.3% | −68.5 | 15.7% | 7.3% | −8.3 |
| Sanitation | 20.4% | 19.1% | −1.2 | 8.8% | 5.1% | −3.7 |
| Electricity | 69.2% | 1.7% | −67.5 | 4.8% | 2.0% | −2.8 |
| Housing | 30.2% | 5.7% | −24.5 | 10.7% | 5.0% | −5.7 |
| Cooking fuel | 87.4% | 21.1% | −66.2 | 5.8% | 4.7% | −1.1 |
| Means of communication | 75.8% | 1.7% | −74.1 | 4.2% | 1.0% | −3.2 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 13.9%
- Female unemployment
- 25.0%
- Illiteracy
- 35.7%
- Female illiteracy
- 47.4%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 42.1%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 14.1%
- Severe or total disability
- 1.9%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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Advocacy
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Petition to the communal council
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