فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
At a time when the government is seeking to improve the business climate and encourage investment, a source speaking to Fes News believes that many project holders, particularly young entrepreneurs, continue to face administrative and regulatory obstacles that make obtaining an economic license more complicated than expected.
The source explained that the digitization of licensing procedures through the Rokhas platform marked an important step toward digital administration. However, according to the source, it has not fully resolved the issues related to the application of urban planning regulations during the review of economic licensing applications.
The source added that many business owners encounter observations concerning the non-compliance of certain commercial premises with urban planning documents. In the source’s opinion, these observations do not necessarily prevent the safe operation of economic activities, yet they often result in delays or the rejection of licensing applications.
According to the source, there is a need for more flexible legal mechanisms that would allow each application to be assessed individually, with the possibility of relying on technical assessment reports or certificates confirming the structural safety of buildings and compliance with safety requirements whenever legally permissible, rather than relying solely on a strict interpretation of certain regulations that may hinder the launch of small businesses.
The source also stated that encouraging investment requires removing unnecessary obstacles facing economic initiatives, especially those led by young entrepreneurs, while maintaining compliance with urban planning laws, safety standards, and the protection of the public interest.
The source further noted that simplifying procedures and standardizing the criteria used to assess applications would strengthen transparency and reduce the need for applicants to seek unlawful solutions to overcome administrative complexities. The source therefore called for reviewing certain procedures in line with national efforts to improve the business environment.
The source concluded by emphasizing that the current challenge is not limited to digitizing public administration but also includes simplifying regulatory frameworks in a way that balances respect for the law with investment promotion and job creation for young people.
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