Bizdad
Essaouira Province, Marrakech-Safi region
Fewer than 10,000 residents: rates are based on small numbers.
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Priorities
Priorities of the commune
The six themes ranked from most to least pronounced, compared with the other communes in the region.
- 1Inclusive educationHigh level within the region
Illiteracy 51.9%. 37.9% of the population is deprived in adult years of schooling (60.1% 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 Marrakech-Safi, 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?
- 2Water and sanitationMedium level within the region
Lack of drinking water: 25.1% of the population (21.5% in 2014). Sanitation: 17.1% (20.3% 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 Marrakech-Safi, 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?
- 3Youth employment (NEET)Medium level within the region
Unemployment 19.1%, including 45.3% among women. 52.6% 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 personnel85.9%Morocco: 86.6%5th of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits4.2 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits7th of 12 regions
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth54.6%Morocco: 42.6%11th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A82.0%Morocco: 82.0%6th of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated84.3%Morocco: 90.6%1st of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 521.0%Morocco: 15.1%3rd of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 56.8%Morocco: 10.8%11th 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. Bizdad compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Bizdad | Essaouira | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 32.2% | 21.6% | −10.6 | 28.6% | 14.8% | −13.7 | 15.8% | 7.9% | −7.9 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 29.9% | 19.0% | −10.9 | 23.1% | 18.6% | −4.5 | 16.3% | 11.5% | −4.8 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 13.53 | 8.32 | −5.21 | 11.83 | 5.76 | −6.07 | 6.18 | 2.97 | −3.21 |
| Intensity of poverty | 42.0% | 38.5% | −3.5 | 41.4% | 38.9% | −2.5 | 39.0% | 37.4% | −1.6 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 22.7% | 16.4% | −6.3 | 24.8% | 19.4% | −5.4 | 22.9% | 17.3% | −5.6 |
| Child mortality | 0.2% | 0.2% | −0.1 | 0.5% | 0.1% | −0.4 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 20.4% | 10.2% | −10.2 | 16.5% | 7.7% | −8.8 | 11.7% | 5.8% | −5.8 |
| Adult years of schooling | 60.1% | 37.9% | −22.2 | 41.3% | 28.2% | −13.1 | 25.9% | 17.7% | −8.2 |
| Drinking water | 21.5% | 25.1% | +3.6 | 36.7% | 11.4% | −25.3 | 17.8% | 6.3% | −11.5 |
| Sanitation | 20.3% | 17.1% | −3.1 | 20.0% | 17.8% | −2.2 | 17.3% | 12.9% | −4.4 |
| Electricity | 15.7% | 4.6% | −11.1 | 12.9% | 3.4% | −9.5 | 6.9% | 2.9% | −4.0 |
| Housing | 52.4% | 41.0% | −11.4 | 42.0% | 31.5% | −10.5 | 26.0% | 19.2% | −6.8 |
| Cooking fuel | 5.3% | 29.8% | +24.5 | 16.3% | 32.0% | +15.7 | 4.7% | 8.9% | +4.2 |
| Means of communication | 8.6% | 0.8% | −7.8 | 8.1% | 2.1% | −5.9 | 5.9% | 2.0% | −3.9 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 19.1%
- Female unemployment
- 45.3%
- Illiteracy
- 51.9%
- Female illiteracy
- 60.1%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 52.6%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 2.9%
- Severe or total disability
- 5.1%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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