Moroccan government revives consultations for a sustainable system

Friday 18 July 2025 - 12:55

Rabat, July 18, 2025 — Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday in Rabat, marking the revival of national consultations on the country’s long-awaited pension reform. The session was convened as a follow-up to the April 2025 meeting of the High Commission for Social Dialogue, and it signals a renewed commitment to crafting a balanced and inclusive approach to ensure the sustainability of retirement systems.

In his opening remarks, Akhannouch praised the progress made during previous rounds of dialogue, including improvements in wages and purchasing power. He emphasized the importance of a shared responsibility and collaborative spirit among social and institutional stakeholders, underlining the government’s desire to implement a trust-based, inclusive, and fair reform process.

The Prime Minister called for a deep but fair restructuring of retirement schemes — one that respects the rights of civil servants, private-sector employees, and retirees, while also maintaining the financial health of the system and supporting business competitiveness. This initiative forms part of Morocco’s broader agenda of structural reforms aimed at boosting social cohesion and macroeconomic balance.

During the session, Finance Minister Nadia Fettah presented an overview of the major pension schemes in Morocco, alongside demographic and financial indicators. She also laid out a proposed reform methodology, which will guide future discussions.

A technical commission has been established to develop concrete proposals. This working group will include representatives from unions, employers' organizations, relevant ministries, and pension fund managers. The objective: to create a coherent and unified vision that protects contributors' rights and ensures the system’s long-term viability.

The meeting was attended by several key figures, including ministers in charge of the economy, employment, and public administration reform, as well as representatives from major unions (UMT, UGTM, CDT), employer federations (CGEM, COMADER), and pension institutions such as CMR, CNSS, CIMR, RCAR, and CDG.

This strategic gathering highlights the government’s intent to institutionalize pension reform as a national priority, especially as Morocco prepares for major socioeconomic transitions by 2030.