فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
During the weekly session of the House of Representatives on December 23, a Moroccan MP raised the issue of implementing the official status of the Amazigh language. She emphasized the significance of King Mohammed VI’s 2001 speech in Ajdir, which called for the revival and promotion of the Amazigh language, granting it equal status with Arabic in all aspects of public life.
The MP acknowledged the progress made in this regard, commending the government’s efforts to activate this policy, including the enforcement of Organic Law No. 26.16, which aims to integrate the Amazigh language effectively into public life. She also advocated for greater attention to rural and mountainous regions, which have often been marginalized, emphasizing the need for equitable opportunities for all citizens.
In response, the Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform provided a comprehensive overview of the government’s measures to enhance the status of the Amazigh language within public institutions. She highlighted key initiatives, such as offering reception services in Amazigh at central and decentralized offices. This has been supported by the appointment of 464 staff members trained to assist Amazigh-speaking citizens across sectors such as justice, health, culture, and the Moroccan Pension Fund.
The Minister also noted the need for an additional 1,684 staff members to enable 19 ministerial sectors to provide effective services in Amazigh. Furthermore, the government has introduced Amazigh-language telephone reception services at ten call centers, staffed by 69 specialists in Amazigh communication. Efforts are underway to expand these services to more public administrations in the future.
Concluding her response, the Minister highlighted the collaboration between the Ministry and the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture to develop training programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of human resources in Amazigh communication. She stressed that these initiatives are part of ongoing efforts to reinforce Morocco’s national identity in all its dimensions, including the Amazigh language.
source : fesnews media
