“The Royal call to accelerate the implementation of projects scheduled within the framework of the national water policy outlines an agenda that comes into play in a context marked by the increasing complexity of the water problem in Morocco, due to the succession of years of drought and the increase in demand,” this teacher-researcher told MAP.
This is to effectively satisfy the water needs of citizens, respond to the increased demand for productive activities, particularly in terms of irrigation, and support the socio-economic development trajectory of the Kingdom, noted Mr. El Hiri, stressing the importance given by the Sovereign to the need to design innovative solutions.
“The construction of dams in regions rich in rainfall, the development of desalination plants powered by green energy, the treatment of wastewater and the connection of hydraulic basins are all solutions to ensure a continuous supply of water and strengthen the country’s food security,” he detailed.
Mr. El Hiri also stressed the importance given by His Majesty the King to mastering the seawater desalination process.
According to the researcher, “the Sovereign stressed the need to train skills, encourage the creation of specialized companies and produce clean energy at a lower cost.”
This approach is part of the objective of creating a genuine national desalination industry, in harmony with the new investment charter, he continued.
He also emphasized the attention paid by the Sovereign to the development of the southern provinces, in particular through the construction of desalination plants which has helped create significant socio-economic dynamics in these regions, rich in potential for clean energy production.
In conclusion, the lecturer-researcher stressed that the success of this ambitious water policy will depend on the application of rigorous measures in terms of rationalization of water use, effective coordination between water policy and agricultural policy, and above all, adherence to the principles of good governance.
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