Ben Smim
Ifrane Province, Fès-Meknès region
Fewer than 10,000 residents: rates are based on small numbers.
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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: 15.2% of the population (44.4% in 2014). Sanitation: 16.8% (38.1% 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 Fès-Meknès, 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?
- 2Youth employment (NEET)Low level within the region
Unemployment 16.9%, including 28.7% among women. 38.2% 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?
- 3GenderLow level within the region
Female unemployment 28.7% against 16.9% overall. Female illiteracy 44.5% 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?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel84.8%Morocco: 86.6%3rd of 12 regions (tied)
- Average number of antenatal visits4.5 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits9th of 12 regions (tied)
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth39.7%Morocco: 42.6%5th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A85.7%Morocco: 82.0%11th of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated95.2%Morocco: 90.6%9th of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 511.5%Morocco: 15.1%9th 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. Ben Smim compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Ben Smim | Ifrane | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 17.3% | 7.1% | −10.1 | 15.5% | 8.3% | −7.2 | 13.7% | 9.0% | −4.7 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 16.8% | 10.8% | −6.0 | 13.6% | 10.2% | −3.4 | 12.2% | 9.1% | −3.1 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 7.03 | 2.78 | −4.25 | 6.03 | 3.13 | −2.90 | 5.28 | 3.32 | −1.96 |
| Intensity of poverty | 40.7% | 39.0% | −1.7 | 38.9% | 37.4% | −1.5 | 38.4% | 36.9% | −1.5 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 21.7% | 12.2% | −9.5 | 22.8% | 16.9% | −6.0 | 22.2% | 19.4% | −2.8 |
| Child mortality | 0.2% | 0.0% | −0.2 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 | 0.3% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 8.7% | 3.4% | −5.3 | 7.5% | 4.3% | −3.2 | 8.9% | 5.0% | −4.0 |
| Adult years of schooling | 23.4% | 18.3% | −5.1 | 22.8% | 17.8% | −4.9 | 20.3% | 16.5% | −3.8 |
| Drinking water | 44.4% | 15.2% | −29.3 | 26.6% | 17.6% | −9.1 | 22.7% | 12.1% | −10.6 |
| Sanitation | 38.1% | 16.8% | −21.3 | 34.0% | 21.8% | −12.2 | 18.6% | 15.9% | −2.6 |
| Electricity | 11.7% | 3.1% | −8.6 | 11.2% | 3.9% | −7.3 | 6.6% | 2.4% | −4.2 |
| Housing | 18.5% | 12.5% | −6.0 | 12.5% | 8.2% | −4.3 | 20.1% | 16.1% | −4.0 |
| Cooking fuel | 2.4% | 9.7% | +7.2 | 3.6% | 5.9% | +2.3 | 2.3% | 4.4% | +2.0 |
| Means of communication | 4.2% | 0.6% | −3.6 | 4.4% | 2.1% | −2.3 | 6.2% | 2.6% | −3.6 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 16.9%
- Female unemployment
- 28.7%
- Illiteracy
- 35.7%
- Female illiteracy
- 44.5%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 38.2%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 5.4%
- Severe or total disability
- 3.3%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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