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Oulad Boughadi

Khouribga Province, Béni Mellal-Khénifra region

Fewer than 10,000 residents: rates are based on small numbers.

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8,147
Residents
2024
10.3%
Poverty
−13.9 pts since 2014
16.4%
Vulnerability
−8.5 pts since 2014
16.2%
Unemployment
2024
44.6%
Female unemployment
2024
40.6%
Illiteracy
2024

Priorities

Priorities of the commune

The six themes ranked from most to least pronounced, compared with the other communes in the region.

  1. 1Water and sanitationMedium level within the region

    Lack of drinking water: 15.5% of the population (61.9% in 2014). Sanitation: 44.0% (77.2% 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 Béni Mellal-Khénifra, 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?
    Prepare a petition on this theme
  2. 2GenderMedium level within the region

    Female unemployment 44.6% against 16.2% overall. Female illiteracy 51.1% against 40.6%.

    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?
    Prepare a petition on this theme
  3. 3Inclusive educationMedium level within the region

    Illiteracy 40.6%. 23.1% of the population is deprived in adult years of schooling (25.1% 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 Béni Mellal-Khénifra, 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?
    Prepare a petition on this theme

Maternal and child health in the region

  • Births attended by skilled personnel76.6%Morocco: 86.6%2nd of 12 regions
  • Average number of antenatal visits3.5 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits1st of 12 regions (tied)
  • Children breastfed within one hour of birth39.8%Morocco: 42.6%6th of 12 regions
  • Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A73.1%Morocco: 82.0%1st of 12 regions
  • Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated85.0%Morocco: 90.6%2nd of 12 regions
  • Stunting in children under 529.1%Morocco: 15.1%1st of 12 regions
  • Overweight in children under 517.4%Morocco: 10.8%2nd of 12 regions

Regional data from 2018: they do not describe the commune itself. Rank 1 = the least favourable situation of the 12 regions.

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