Boumalne-Dades
Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet region
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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.
- 1GenderMedium level within the region
Female unemployment 36.4% against 21.7% overall. Female illiteracy 34.0% against 23.0%.
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?
- 2Youth employment (NEET)Low level within the region
Unemployment 21.7%, including 36.4% among women. 30.7% 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?
- 3Water and sanitationLow level within the region
Lack of drinking water: 5.5% of the population (3.4% in 2014). Sanitation: 2.3% (2.9% 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 Drâa-Tafilalet, 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?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel67.4%Morocco: 86.6%1st of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits3.5 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits1st of 12 regions (tied)
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth77.6%Morocco: 42.6%12th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A78.9%Morocco: 82.0%3rd of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated89.0%Morocco: 90.6%4th of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 522.5%Morocco: 15.1%2nd of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 59.8%Morocco: 10.8%8th 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. Boumalne-Dades compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Boumalne-Dades | Tinghir | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 4.1% | 3.7% | −0.4 | 16.6% | 8.9% | −7.7 | 14.4% | 7.7% | −6.7 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 4.9% | 4.2% | −0.8 | 15.2% | 12.6% | −2.7 | 14.9% | 11.8% | −3.0 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 1.54 | 1.34 | −0.20 | 6.89 | 3.48 | −3.41 | 5.77 | 2.94 | −2.83 |
| Intensity of poverty | 37.8% | 36.4% | −1.4 | 41.4% | 39.1% | −2.3 | 40.1% | 38.2% | −1.9 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 18.3% | 15.4% | −2.8 | 29.8% | 22.4% | −7.5 | 27.4% | 20.9% | −6.5 |
| Child mortality | 0.4% | 0.0% | −0.4 | 1.2% | 0.2% | −1.0 | 0.8% | 0.1% | −0.7 |
| School attendance of children | 4.5% | 3.4% | −1.1 | 12.3% | 6.9% | −5.3 | 10.1% | 5.3% | −4.8 |
| Adult years of schooling | 9.5% | 10.1% | +0.6 | 18.0% | 15.5% | −2.4 | 16.5% | 13.6% | −2.9 |
| Drinking water | 3.4% | 5.5% | +2.1 | 14.6% | 6.7% | −7.9 | 12.6% | 5.2% | −7.5 |
| Sanitation | 2.9% | 2.3% | −0.6 | 16.1% | 10.2% | −5.9 | 15.8% | 10.8% | −5.0 |
| Electricity | 2.3% | 2.3% | −0.0 | 7.6% | 3.8% | −3.7 | 5.7% | 2.8% | −2.9 |
| Housing | 11.5% | 6.8% | −4.8 | 26.7% | 22.1% | −4.6 | 29.8% | 24.2% | −5.5 |
| Cooking fuel | 1.6% | 0.3% | −1.3 | 20.5% | 13.8% | −6.6 | 19.3% | 17.3% | −2.0 |
| Means of communication | 3.0% | 2.0% | −1.0 | 6.4% | 1.6% | −4.8 | 5.1% | 1.6% | −3.5 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 21.7%
- Female unemployment
- 36.4%
- Illiteracy
- 23.0%
- Female illiteracy
- 34.0%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 30.7%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 11.0%
- Severe or total disability
- 3.4%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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