The government announced the establishment of the Grand Atlas Development Agency, tasked with completing reconstruction and rehabilitation programs in areas struck by the Al Haouz earthquake.
Minister Delegate Mustapha Baitas confirmed this on Thursday during a press briefing, outlining the agency's responsibility for finalizing «programs and projects already launched or under study».
This move aligns with royal directives on rebuilding the affected regions. Baitas emphasized the Prime Minister's commitment, chairing meetings to monitor progress and implementation of planned projects.
Established following the earthquake, the Grand Atlas Development Agency operates under a five-year plan (2024-2028). Its core missions include: implementing all program components and projects, prioritizing affected area reconstruction and rehabilitation, integrating environmental considerations, respecting the regions' unique heritage, traditions, and lifestyles and adhering to seismic construction standards while promoting social and economic development.