Temsamane
Driouch Province, Oriental 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 49.5% against 48.6% overall. Female illiteracy 48.4% against 36.4%.
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 48.6%, including 49.5% among women. 41.2% 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?
- 3DisabilityMedium level within the region
7.4% of residents live with a severe or total disability (2024 census); the 2026 national survey puts prevalence at 9.1% in the region. 23.6% 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?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel86.2%Morocco: 86.6%6th of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits4.7 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits12th of 12 regions
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth27.4%Morocco: 42.6%2nd of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A76.8%Morocco: 82.0%2nd of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated88.7%Morocco: 90.6%3rd of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 515.5%Morocco: 15.1%6th of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 513.0%Morocco: 10.8%3rd 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. Temsamane compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Temsamane | Driouch | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 15.3% | 12.9% | −2.4 | 19.7% | 11.2% | −8.6 | 13.5% | 8.3% | −5.1 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 20.0% | 11.3% | −8.7 | 21.2% | 12.5% | −8.7 | 10.8% | 7.6% | −3.2 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 5.89 | 4.83 | −1.06 | 7.79 | 4.12 | −3.67 | 5.17 | 3.06 | −2.11 |
| Intensity of poverty | 38.6% | 37.5% | −1.1 | 39.5% | 36.9% | −2.6 | 38.3% | 36.6% | −1.7 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 29.8% | 23.6% | −6.2 | 32.5% | 26.7% | −5.8 | 24.5% | 20.4% | −4.1 |
| Child mortality | 0.2% | 0.0% | −0.2 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 | 0.3% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 9.1% | 8.9% | −0.2 | 12.5% | 4.6% | −7.9 | 9.6% | 5.2% | −4.4 |
| Adult years of schooling | 31.3% | 28.5% | −2.8 | 32.0% | 27.2% | −4.8 | 20.7% | 17.3% | −3.5 |
| Drinking water | 40.9% | 24.5% | −16.4 | 44.1% | 20.4% | −23.7 | 19.6% | 8.7% | −10.9 |
| Sanitation | 11.0% | 4.6% | −6.4 | 13.6% | 9.0% | −4.6 | 15.1% | 11.9% | −3.2 |
| Electricity | 4.5% | 0.8% | −3.7 | 7.5% | 2.0% | −5.6 | 10.1% | 3.0% | −7.1 |
| Housing | 4.4% | 3.4% | −1.0 | 6.7% | 5.1% | −1.6 | 9.3% | 7.1% | −2.2 |
| Cooking fuel | 1.0% | 1.1% | +0.1 | 2.8% | 3.0% | +0.2 | 3.4% | 4.5% | +1.1 |
| Means of communication | 4.0% | 5.2% | +1.2 | 4.9% | 2.2% | −2.7 | 5.1% | 2.1% | −3.1 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 48.6%
- Female unemployment
- 49.5%
- Illiteracy
- 36.4%
- Female illiteracy
- 48.4%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 41.2%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 6.9%
- Severe or total disability
- 7.4%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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