Tansifte
Zagora 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 55.1% against 27.5% overall. Female illiteracy 43.4% against 32.2%.
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)Medium level within the region
Unemployment 27.5%, including 55.1% among women. 37.1% 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?
- 3PovertyMedium level within the region
Poverty 7.2% in 2024 against 17.0% in 2014 (region: 7.7%). Vulnerability 20.4%.
Possible actions for local associations
- Give priority to poor and vulnerable households in the association's actions.
- Make it easier to access social protection programmes.
- Develop income-generating activities.
Partners to involve: INDH, ADS, Entraide Nationale. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- How many households in the commune receive direct social assistance?
- Which INDH projects are under way in the commune?
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. Tansifte compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Tansifte | Zagora | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 17.0% | 7.2% | −9.8 | 17.7% | 10.0% | −7.7 | 14.4% | 7.7% | −6.7 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 20.1% | 20.4% | +0.2 | 26.3% | 20.3% | −5.9 | 14.9% | 11.8% | −3.0 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 7.67 | 2.88 | −4.79 | 7.38 | 3.95 | −3.43 | 5.77 | 2.94 | −2.83 |
| Intensity of poverty | 45.1% | 40.2% | −4.9 | 41.6% | 39.4% | −2.2 | 40.1% | 38.2% | −1.9 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 27.0% | 19.5% | −7.6 | 34.5% | 24.7% | −9.8 | 27.4% | 20.9% | −6.5 |
| Child mortality | 1.0% | 0.2% | −0.8 | 0.9% | 0.2% | −0.7 | 0.8% | 0.1% | −0.7 |
| School attendance of children | 12.3% | 5.0% | −7.3 | 14.9% | 7.5% | −7.4 | 10.1% | 5.3% | −4.8 |
| Adult years of schooling | 16.9% | 14.3% | −2.5 | 12.3% | 12.2% | −0.1 | 16.5% | 13.6% | −2.9 |
| Drinking water | 12.2% | 2.5% | −9.7 | 11.3% | 5.3% | −6.1 | 12.6% | 5.2% | −7.5 |
| Sanitation | 16.8% | 12.0% | −4.7 | 12.6% | 12.8% | +0.2 | 15.8% | 10.8% | −5.0 |
| Electricity | 8.8% | 2.4% | −6.4 | 4.7% | 2.8% | −1.9 | 5.7% | 2.8% | −2.9 |
| Housing | 54.8% | 60.8% | +6.0 | 66.6% | 55.5% | −11.1 | 29.8% | 24.2% | −5.5 |
| Cooking fuel | 26.6% | 42.8% | +16.2 | 44.7% | 43.5% | −1.2 | 19.3% | 17.3% | −2.0 |
| Means of communication | 11.0% | 1.2% | −9.8 | 5.0% | 1.5% | −3.5 | 5.1% | 1.6% | −3.5 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 27.5%
- Female unemployment
- 55.1%
- Illiteracy
- 32.2%
- Female illiteracy
- 43.4%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 37.1%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 7.0%
- Severe or total disability
- 3.6%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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