Morocco showcased its know-how in local management, territorial governance, and decentralization to a delegation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors at a meeting held on Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco’s News Agency (MAP) reported.
The president of the Moroccan Association of Presidents of Communal Councils (AMPCC), Mounir Laymouri, highlighted the meeting’s role in strengthening bilateral cooperation between Morocco’s communal councils and various mayors of American cities, which share many similarities with Moroccan local governance frameworks.
Laymouri, who is the Mayor of Tangier, acknowledged Morocco’s commitment to local democracy, local management, and territorial governance. According to him, “Morocco’s success in these areas enabled the Kingdom to host numerous international events without encountering any security issues.”
“It is no coincidence that our country hosts the headquarters of the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG), and held the Africa Summit, and COP22,” he said.
The conference provided both countries with an opportunity to explore the numerous areas of convergence between their local government frameworks.
American and Moroccan local government administrations share several commonalities, including a commitment to decentralization that grants local governments autonomy in decision-making and resource allocation. Both systems feature elected officials tasked with managing public services, engaging with communities, and addressing local needs.