The provisions of Decree No. 2.25.152, which regulates public donation campaigns and the distribution of aid for charitable purposes, have officially come into force following its recent publication in the Official Gazette, as confirmed by reliable sources from the Ministry of the Interior and the Government Secretariat.
This decree is part of the implementation of Law No. 18.18, which aims to establish a transparent legal framework for charitable work, ensuring the protection of donor funds and guaranteeing that aid reaches those in need, according to the same sources.
The decree clearly outlines the conditions and procedures for requesting authorization to collect donations, specifying the entities eligible to submit requests, including members of association boards, representatives of public institutions, and individuals in special cases. It also identifies the authorities responsible for granting authorizations at local, regional, and national levels.
According to the same information, the government has established special committees at the level of provinces and regions, chaired by governors and provincial officials, to review requests, including representatives from various government sectors.
The decree obliges associations and donating institutions to submit prior declarations before distributing in-kind aid, providing all relevant information regarding the operation and its beneficiaries. These operations must be followed by detailed financial reports, which will be forwarded to the Court of Auditors to monitor the expenditure of collected financial resources.
The decree also grants administrative authorities broad powers to track and monitor operations, suspend any activity that violates the law, and enhance coordination between various government institutions, including the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Government Secretariat.
Through this new legal framework, the government aims to strengthen transparency and trust in charitable initiatives while minimizing any abuses that could tarnish the noble nature of humanitarian work.
Source: Fes News Media