Monday 24 March 2008

USD 19Mn program to develop central city of Sefrou


King Mohammed VI on Saturday chaired the signing ceremony of a USD 19.5Mn program to develop the city of Sefrou (28km east of Fez) and enquired about urban projects, worth USD 63Mn.

The program, covering more than in the period 2007-2010, provides for the implementation of integrated projects in the field of equipment and Urban Development, in particular, the construction of roads, green spaces, public lighting generalize and restructuring historical sites and areas.

These efforts, which are aimed at improving the economic and tourism interests cities are part of a comprehensive plan for development in the province, which has helped make Sefrou free slums in the city in 2007.

The sovereign also enquired about the ongoing development projects in Sefrou, notably the redevelopment program of under-equipped neighborhoods of Caf El Mal and El Khaina (USD 2.15Mn), which will improve the basic infrastructure and living conditions of 2,400 households.

The industrial sector in the city will be reinforced by the creation of a new industrial zone in Ain Cheggag spanning over 90ha.

The sovereign also launched various social projects, as part of the large-scale National Initiative for Human development (INDH), with an investment estimated at USD 1.5Mn. These projects include a vocational qualification center for poor children, a polyvalent host center and the Al-AMal center for training, development and solidarity.

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