فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
A well-informed source told Fes News that the Rokhas platform, launched to digitize and simplify economic licensing procedures, has not, in the source’s assessment, achieved its intended objective of eliminating the administrative complexities faced by investors and project holders, particularly young entrepreneurs.
The source explained that many small and medium-sized business projects encounter obstacles from the very beginning due to what was described as the strict enforcement of urban planning regulations. According to the source, many commercial premises or locations intended for economic activities receive observations related to compliance with urban planning requirements, resulting, in the source’s view, in the rejection of numerous licensing applications.
The source added that this situation, in their opinion, leads to the loss of investment opportunities and projects for young entrepreneurs seeking to establish their own businesses. The source suggested that alternative technical and legal solutions could have been adopted, such as relying on a building compliance certificate or an engineering assessment confirming the structural safety of the property and demonstrating that the recorded observations do not affect the safety of the project or public order, instead of rejecting applications outright.
The source argued that simplifying economic licensing procedures should focus on removing unnecessary barriers to investment while maintaining compliance with the law and ensuring public safety. The source also called for a review of certain procedures that, in their opinion, no longer meet the needs of young entrepreneurs.
The source further emphasized that overly complex procedures may encourage some project owners to seek unlawful ways of overcoming administrative obstacles. According to the source, the priority should be to strengthen transparency, standardize the criteria used to examine applications, and accelerate decision-making in order to reduce the risk of improper practices resulting from lengthy or complicated administrative processes.
The source concluded by stating that encouraging investment is not limited to digitizing public services. It also requires reviewing several regulatory provisions and providing practical solutions that strike a balance between respecting urban planning laws and facilitating the creation of new businesses and employment opportunities.
The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the source who spoke to Fes News. The relevant authorities and institutions retain the right to respond and provide clarification regarding the information presented.
