This meeting is part of the ongoing reform of Morocco’s public institutions and enterprises sector. It focused on presenting the new governance code’s provisions and outlining its implementation mechanisms to strengthen management efficiency while reinforcing the principles of transparency and accountability.
Speaking to Le360, Khalid Sebaa, Director of Public Enterprises and Privatization at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, stated that this event was the first in a series of regional meetings planned across the Kingdom. These meetings aim to introduce the Code of Good Governance Practices and engage stakeholders in its implementation.
Sebaa emphasized that public institutions and enterprises are pillars of the national economy due to their role in driving investment and implementing sectoral strategies and reforms. He noted that the current reforms align with the King’s directives and are based on Framework Law No. 50.21, which introduced various mechanisms to improve the performance and efficiency of these institutions while strengthening good governance.
He added that the University of Al Quaraouiyine was deliberately chosen as the host, reflecting the ministry’s commitment to enhancing the capacities of human resources responsible for implementing governance principles. He stressed that the reform’s success hinges on the commitment of all stakeholders and their conviction that modern management practices rooted in transparency, efficiency, and good governance are essential.
The study day also served as an opportunity to present the Code of Good Governance Practices for Public Institutions and Enterprises, adopted under Decree No. 2.24.249 of April 24, 2025, along with the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s implementation roadmap. Participants were also briefed on the importance of strengthening governance across public institutions.
The Directorate of Public Enterprises and Privatization further presented the ministry’s action plan to support the code’s practical implementation. This plan includes a circular issued by the Minister of Economy and Finance outlining the implementation process, as well as standard governance templates made available to public institutions and enterprises to harmonize practices and accelerate implementation.
Participants underscored that the code provides a framework for modernizing the management of public institutions, thereby improving performance while reinforcing transparency and sustainability. They also highlighted the crucial involvement of members of governance bodies, executives, government departments, and oversight institutions in ensuring the success of the reform process.
