Open Regional Development Plan (Open PDR) (MABMK0008)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Action plan – Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco, 2022 – 2027
Inception Report: Not available
Commitment Start: Feb 2023
Commitment End: Jun 2027
Institutions involved:
- The regional council
- Advisory Body for Regional Economic Development
- Advisory Body for Equality, Equal Opportunities and Gender Approach
- Advisory Body on Integrated Regional Public Policies for Youth
Primary Policy Area:
Primary Sector:
OGP Value:
- Public Accountability
Description
Commitment ID
MABMK0008
Commitment Title
Open Regional Development Plan (Open PDR)
Problem
- The regional development plan (RDP) is the roadmap for the regional policies and projects of the regional council during its 6 years mandate. The Moroccan regional law stipulates that the RDP should be drafted and adopted using a participative approach and inclusion of citizens input and priority needs.
- Advisory bodies need to provide their opinion on the RDP before its adoption by the regional council.
- Since it's elections in September 2021, the regional council launched a series of consultations with all the stakeholders in the region including sub-regional elected councils, regional directorates of ministries, advisory bodies and civil society to identify priority needs.
Status quo
The consultations of the open Regional Development Program (RDP) in January 2022 gathered more than 400 NGOs, the RDP is being drawn up by the regional council, which is currently at 90%.
Advisory bodies, CSOs and citizens doesn't have the technical skills, resources and tools to follow up the implementation of the RDP.
Action
- The drafting of a Regional Development Plan (RDP) with the participation and input of Advisory Bodies, CSOs and citizens via public consultation; Meetings, Town Halls and the online portal of the regional council.
- Simplification and translation of the Open Development Plan to be understandable by every citizen using local language, videos/brochures/Graphics and sign language for PWD.
- Training Advisory Bodies, CSOs and citizens on Monitoring and evaluating tools to follow up the implementation of Regional Development Plan.
How will the commitment contribute to solving the public problem described above?
Simplification of the Regional development plan (RDP) and training for Advisory Bodies, CSOs and citizens on the participatory mechanisms (drafting consultative opinion, petitions...) will ensure that they will be able to exercise their right of participation in public affairs mainly through the drafting and monitoring of the RDP.
What long-term goal as identified in your Open Government Strategy does this commitment relate to?
A Regional development plan (RDP) created with participative approach and simplified for citizens' understanding.
Advisory bodies, CSOs are well informed and trained to participate in drafting and evaluating the RDP.
Primary Policy Area
Beneficial Ownership, Civic Space, Inclusion, Open Data, Social Accountability
Primary Sector
Cross-sectoral, Education, Environment & Climate, Extractive Industries, Health & Nutrition, Infrastructure & Transport, Justice, Land & Spatial Planning, Private Sector, Public Services (general)
What OGP value is this commitment relevant to?
| Public Accountability | Regional Council's efforts toward and open RDP, drafted using civic participation and subject to monitoring and evaluation will increase public accountability. |