Belfaâ
Chtouka-Aït Baha Province, Souss-Massa 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.
- 1GenderLow level within the region
Female unemployment 17.3% against 13.3% overall. Female illiteracy 40.4% against 28.6%.
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?
- 2Inclusive educationLow level within the region
Illiteracy 28.6%. 21.5% of the population is deprived in adult years of schooling (25.6% 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 Souss-Massa, 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?
- 3Youth employment (NEET)Low level within the region
Unemployment 13.3%, including 17.3% among women. 36.2% of people aged 25 and over have no schooling.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify NEET young people in the neighbourhood with youth centres and community associations.
- Offer short vocational training courses followed by introductions to local employers.
- Support the creation of income-generating activities.
Partners to involve: ANAPEC, INDH, OFPPT, youth centres, local employers. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- How many young people in the commune are registered with ANAPEC, and what follow-up are they offered?
- Does the communal action plan include a reception and guidance centre for young people?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel86.8%Morocco: 86.6%7th of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits4.0 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits4th of 12 regions (tied)
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth25.2%Morocco: 42.6%1st of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A84.9%Morocco: 82.0%10th of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated96.5%Morocco: 90.6%11th of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 510.9%Morocco: 15.1%10th of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 58.7%Morocco: 10.8%9th of 12 regions (tied)
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. Belfaâ compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Belfaâ | Chtouka-Aït Baha | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 7.9% | 4.3% | −3.5 | 11.5% | 5.9% | −5.6 | 11.3% | 5.7% | −5.5 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 6.5% | 3.7% | −2.8 | 10.7% | 5.7% | −5.0 | 10.3% | 6.1% | −4.2 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 2.83 | 1.52 | −1.31 | 4.28 | 2.13 | −2.15 | 4.23 | 2.07 | −2.16 |
| Intensity of poverty | 36.0% | 34.9% | −1.1 | 37.2% | 35.8% | −1.4 | 37.6% | 36.1% | −1.5 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 17.4% | 12.9% | −4.6 | 19.5% | 14.1% | −5.4 | 21.3% | 15.7% | −5.5 |
| Child mortality | 0.3% | 0.0% | −0.3 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 6.3% | 3.5% | −2.8 | 7.1% | 4.3% | −2.7 | 6.4% | 3.7% | −2.7 |
| Adult years of schooling | 25.6% | 21.5% | −4.2 | 31.2% | 21.8% | −9.4 | 22.9% | 15.8% | −7.2 |
| Drinking water | 4.6% | 0.5% | −4.1 | 9.5% | 2.4% | −7.2 | 11.2% | 2.7% | −8.5 |
| Sanitation | 4.9% | 4.7% | −0.2 | 9.2% | 7.9% | −1.3 | 11.0% | 6.9% | −4.1 |
| Electricity | 3.1% | 1.3% | −1.8 | 8.2% | 2.5% | −5.7 | 6.0% | 1.9% | −4.2 |
| Housing | 3.1% | 1.6% | −1.5 | 5.0% | 2.7% | −2.3 | 11.5% | 7.3% | −4.2 |
| Cooking fuel | 0.8% | 1.5% | +0.6 | 4.0% | 3.8% | −0.2 | 7.4% | 7.8% | +0.4 |
| Means of communication | 4.0% | 1.7% | −2.4 | 4.0% | 1.5% | −2.4 | 3.6% | 1.3% | −2.3 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 13.3%
- Female unemployment
- 17.3%
- Illiteracy
- 28.6%
- Female illiteracy
- 40.4%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 36.2%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 6.3%
- Severe or total disability
- 3.8%
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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