Immouzzer-Kandar
Sefrou Province, Fès-Meknès 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.
- 1DisabilityLow level within the region
5.9% of residents live with a severe or total disability (2024 census); the 2026 national survey puts prevalence at 12.0% in the region. 20.2% of the population lives in a household affected by disability-related deprivation.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify persons with disabilities and their needs, together with families.
- Make it easier to access rights, assistive devices and rehabilitation.
- Include young persons with disabilities in training and employment pathways.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, AREF (inclusive education), specialised associations. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Are the commune's public facilities and buildings accessible?
- What actions does the communal action plan include for persons with disabilities?
- 2Youth employment (NEET)Low level within the region
Unemployment 19.6%, including 26.0% among women. 30.1% 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 26.0% against 19.6% overall. Female illiteracy 34.7% against 25.9%.
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. Immouzzer-Kandar compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Immouzzer-Kandar | Sefrou | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 6.0% | 4.2% | −1.9 | 11.6% | 7.6% | −4.1 | 13.7% | 9.0% | −4.7 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 5.7% | 5.5% | −0.2 | 11.4% | 7.9% | −3.5 | 12.2% | 9.1% | −3.1 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 2.29 | 1.45 | −0.84 | 4.50 | 2.78 | −1.72 | 5.28 | 3.32 | −1.96 |
| Intensity of poverty | 37.9% | 34.9% | −3.0 | 38.7% | 36.7% | −2.0 | 38.4% | 36.9% | −1.5 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 18.8% | 20.2% | +1.4 | 22.7% | 20.5% | −2.1 | 22.2% | 19.4% | −2.8 |
| Child mortality | 0.4% | 0.0% | −0.4 | 0.3% | 0.1% | −0.3 | 0.3% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 4.6% | 2.6% | −1.9 | 6.9% | 3.9% | −3.1 | 8.9% | 5.0% | −4.0 |
| Adult years of schooling | 15.8% | 12.9% | −2.9 | 20.4% | 16.9% | −3.6 | 20.3% | 16.5% | −3.8 |
| Drinking water | 3.2% | 1.9% | −1.3 | 14.7% | 5.4% | −9.3 | 22.7% | 12.1% | −10.6 |
| Sanitation | 8.4% | 6.2% | −2.2 | 22.4% | 15.4% | −7.0 | 18.6% | 15.9% | −2.6 |
| Electricity | 3.9% | 1.4% | −2.6 | 7.3% | 2.6% | −4.6 | 6.6% | 2.4% | −4.2 |
| Housing | 3.1% | 4.4% | +1.3 | 6.4% | 5.5% | −0.9 | 20.1% | 16.1% | −4.0 |
| Cooking fuel | 0.3% | 1.4% | +1.1 | 3.4% | 6.0% | +2.7 | 2.3% | 4.4% | +2.0 |
| Means of communication | 4.8% | 1.4% | −3.5 | 7.4% | 2.5% | −5.0 | 6.2% | 2.6% | −3.6 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 19.6%
- Female unemployment
- 26.0%
- Illiteracy
- 25.9%
- Female illiteracy
- 34.7%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 30.1%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 8.4%
- Severe or total disability
- 5.9%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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Petition to the communal council
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