US, Morocco launch $18-million program to promote regional development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra 

The United States and Morocco launched, Thursday, an $18 million program aimed at promoting regional development in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra, a press release by the US Embassy in Morocco.

This program, initiated by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is in partnership with the Wilaya and the Regional Council of Beni Mellal-Khenifra. It plans to create economic opportunities for women, young people, people with special needs and rural populations.  

The Inclusive Socio-Economic Development (ISED) pilot program will «support the region in achieving its development priorities by strengthening participatory governance and improving opportunities for economic growth and job creation».

The inauguration of ISED was attended Khatib El Hebil, Wali of the Region of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Brahim Moujahid, President of the Regional Council, and David Greene, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Morocco.

The budget for the ISED program in Beni Mellal-Khenifra is $18 million over a five year period (2021-2025).