Ferkla Es-Soufla
Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet region
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Priorities
Priorities of the commune
The six themes ranked from most to least pronounced, compared with the other communes in the region.
- 1Youth employment (NEET)Medium level within the region
Unemployment 28.6%, including 45.2% among women. 31.8% of people aged 25 and over have no schooling.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify NEET young people in the neighbourhood with youth centres and community associations.
- Offer short vocational training courses followed by introductions to local employers.
- Support the creation of income-generating activities.
Partners to involve: ANAPEC, INDH, OFPPT, youth centres, local employers. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- How many young people in the commune are registered with ANAPEC, and what follow-up are they offered?
- Does the communal action plan include a reception and guidance centre for young people?
- 2Water and sanitationMedium level within the region
Lack of drinking water: 4.5% of the population (12.6% in 2014). Sanitation: 13.5% (4.4% in 2014).
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify neighbourhoods and villages not connected to drinking water or sanitation.
- Raise awareness of hygiene and water management.
- Help residents with connection procedures.
Partners to involve: Regional multi-service company Drâa-Tafilalet, Region (basic infrastructure), INDH. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Which neighbourhoods or villages are not yet connected to the drinking water and sanitation networks, and on what timetable?
- What share of the commune's investment budget goes to water and sanitation?
- 3GenderMedium level within the region
Female unemployment 45.2% against 28.6% overall. Female illiteracy 34.6% against 24.4%.
Possible actions for local associations
- Organise training in formats compatible with family responsibilities: suitable hours, nearby venues, childcare.
- Set up functional literacy classes for women.
- Support cooperatives and activities led by women.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, INDH, Region (youth and women's inclusion), cooperatives. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Does the Commission for Equity, Equal Opportunities and Gender Approach meet, and how is civil society involved?
- What share of the communal budget targets women?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel67.4%Morocco: 86.6%1st of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits3.5 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits1st of 12 regions (tied)
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth77.6%Morocco: 42.6%12th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A78.9%Morocco: 82.0%3rd of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated89.0%Morocco: 90.6%4th of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 522.5%Morocco: 15.1%2nd of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 59.8%Morocco: 10.8%8th of 12 regions
Regional data from 2018: they do not describe the commune itself. Rank 1 = the least favourable situation of the 12 regions.
Trends 2014–2024
Multidimensional poverty and deprivation, 2014 and 2024 censuses. Ferkla Es-Soufla compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Ferkla Es-Soufla | Errachidia | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 7.7% | 4.5% | −3.2 | 7.0% | 4.5% | −2.5 | 14.4% | 7.7% | −6.7 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 15.3% | 11.5% | −3.9 | 9.8% | 7.6% | −2.2 | 14.9% | 11.8% | −3.0 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 2.98 | 1.72 | −1.26 | 2.70 | 1.66 | −1.04 | 5.77 | 2.94 | −2.83 |
| Intensity of poverty | 38.9% | 38.2% | −0.7 | 38.4% | 36.9% | −1.5 | 40.1% | 38.2% | −1.9 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 29.7% | 20.1% | −9.6 | 24.3% | 18.6% | −5.8 | 27.4% | 20.9% | −6.5 |
| Child mortality | 0.4% | 0.3% | −0.1 | 0.5% | 0.1% | −0.4 | 0.8% | 0.1% | −0.7 |
| School attendance of children | 6.0% | 2.3% | −3.7 | 5.0% | 3.7% | −1.4 | 10.1% | 5.3% | −4.8 |
| Adult years of schooling | 8.9% | 10.9% | +2.0 | 9.2% | 8.6% | −0.7 | 16.5% | 13.6% | −2.9 |
| Drinking water | 12.6% | 4.5% | −8.1 | 7.5% | 2.5% | −5.0 | 12.6% | 5.2% | −7.5 |
| Sanitation | 4.4% | 13.5% | +9.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | −3.3 | 15.8% | 10.8% | −5.0 |
| Electricity | 6.3% | 0.1% | −6.1 | 4.1% | 1.8% | −2.3 | 5.7% | 2.8% | −2.9 |
| Housing | 25.1% | 14.8% | −10.3 | 15.7% | 13.8% | −1.9 | 29.8% | 24.2% | −5.5 |
| Cooking fuel | 25.4% | 23.2% | −2.2 | 11.2% | 10.9% | −0.3 | 19.3% | 17.3% | −2.0 |
| Means of communication | 5.6% | 2.0% | −3.6 | 4.0% | 1.7% | −2.3 | 5.1% | 1.6% | −3.5 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 28.6%
- Female unemployment
- 45.2%
- Illiteracy
- 24.4%
- Female illiteracy
- 34.6%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 31.8%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 7.4%
- Severe or total disability
- 5.2%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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