In response to a question during a press briefing following the Government Council meeting, Ms. Mezzour announced that a new measure has been implemented to simplify investment procedures. This measure aligns with the royal instructions outlined in His Majesty King Mohammed VI‘s speech at the opening of the current legislative year. The initiative is expected to positively impact investment, which is crucial for driving socio-economic growth and creating jobs for young people and the Moroccan population as a whole.
The simplification process underscores the government’s commitment to fostering investment in the country. The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform is actively working to ensure the smooth implementation of these measures through regional training programs for civil servants. These programs aim to clarify the simplifications and their application across all regions.
The National Commission for the Simplification of Administrative Procedures and Formalities recently held its third meeting on February 20 and decided to simplify and digitize 22 administrative procedures through the “CRI invest” electronic platform. This initiative resulted in a 45% reduction in documents required for investors, a 60% reduction in documents related to investment project admissibility, a 50% reduction in land-related documents, a 33% reduction in building permit documents, and a 45% reduction in documents required for operating licenses.
To further reduce the burden on investors, five simplification techniques have been adopted. These include replacing certain required documents, issuing certain documents on behalf of investors, producing certain documents only after Committee approval, eliminating unnecessary documents, and replacing a group of documents with pre-prepared forms.