Holding public recruitment exams across Morocco’s regions and helping young people with criminal records reintegrate into society were at the heart of an address by Salah-Eddine Abkari, Minister Delegate for Youth, during an oral questions session at the House of Councillors.
The minister announced plans to hold recruitment exams at the regional level and said discussions were under way with the Ministry of Justice to facilitate the reintegration of young people with criminal records.
Recruitment exams closer to candidates
According to the minister, organizing public recruitment exams and competitive examinations at the regional level should spare candidates the need to travel routinely to Rabat. The arrangement will, however, depend on the number of applicants and the capacity of facilities in the regions concerned.
“We have announced a series of measures that have been adopted, including the organization of recruitment exams at the regional level,” he said. Where there are enough applicants and the necessary infrastructure is available, exams could be held in the cities and provinces concerned.
Helping young people reintegrate after prison
Abkari also addressed the difficulties faced by young people with criminal records, particularly those who have served short prison sentences. Upon their release, they can find themselves marginalized and face significant obstacles to reintegrating into society.
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The minister said he had already discussed the issue with his counterpart at the Justice Ministry to explore possible solutions in line with the Constitution and current legislation. He called for better support for these young people but did not announce any specific program or implementation timetable.
“We are here precisely to provide guidance and support, so that young people feel they have a ministry and a government that listen to them and involve them in decision-making,” he concluded.
