Morocco's role in supporting Human development in Africa

In the years coinciding King Mohammed's rule, Morocco recently celebrated its tenth anniversary of National Human Development Initiative (NHDI). In an effort to improve the status of nearly 10 million poor Moroccans, $6 billion have been invested, to date, in support of more than 719 anti-poverty projects. UN Secretory general(former), Ban Ki-moon appreciated the initiative of Morocco and said that it was a role model to other African countries seeking to achieve the millenium development goals. As a result, many other countries of this continent are seeking to adopt methods followed by Morocco.

How has Morocco helped in development of Africa

The important role played by Morocco in supporting human development in Africa are many. A few of them are highlighted below:

1) In terms of security, it has partnered with other African states in the struggle against terrorism.

2) It has good business ties with neighbours and aims at transfer of skill, projects, improvement of governance and development of infrastructure and economic growth.

3) Use talented population to make the continental a global powerhouse.

4) In terms of health services, the King showed solidarity, by launching a host of programmes to assist the underprivileged population of Africa.

5) An agreement was signed between Morocco and Gabon, to exchange experiences between NHDI and Human Investment Strategy in Gabon.

6) A substantial donation of medicines and medical devices were made to hospitals in Senegal after signing a series of bilateral cooperation agreements between Senegal and Morocco.

Economists say that article can be an engine of global growth, if it sets it's people at the centre of development. The US has assured it's help and support to Morocco in it's ambitious and economic growth in the developing and underdeveloped parts of Africa.

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