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As we set up the Economic and Social Council, we are not only injecting fresh momentum into the reform process I launched shortly after I assumed the leadership my loyal people, but we are also underlining the close link between genuine democracy and the achievement of human advancement and sustainable development…

His Majesty the King Mohammed VI,. Extract from Royal Speech during the setting up of the Economic and social Council. On February 21st2011

His Majesty the King Mohammed VI,. Extract from Royal Speech during the setting up of the Economic and social Council. On February 21st2011

In exercising its powers, the ESEC carries out opinions, studies and research, either at the request of the Government, the Chamber of Representatives or the Chamber of Councillors (referral) or on its own initiative (self-referral).

Donner son avis sur les orientations générales de l’économie nationale et du développement durable et de toutes autres questions d’ordre économique, social et environnementale relatives à la régionalisation avancée.

formuler des propositions dans les divers domaines économiques, sociaux et environnementaux.

Favoriser et consolider la consultation et la coopération entre les partenaires économiques et sociaux et contribuer à l’élaboration d’une charte sociale.

Réaliser des études et recherches dans les domaines relevant de l’exercice de ses attribution

Analyser la conjoncture et assurer le suivi des politiques économuques et sociales nationales, régionales et internationales ainsi que leurs répercussions

The Government, the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Councillors consult the Council on:

  • projects and proposals for outline laws relating to the fundamental objectives set by the State in economic, social and environmental fields.
  • development projects and strategies relating to general State policy in the economic, social and environmental fields.

The Government, the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Councillors can also consult the Council on the projects and proposals of laws of an economic, social and environmental nature which aim at organizing relations between employees and employers, to enact social cover programs, or to deal with any public policy provided by the State.

ESEC can on its own initiative issue opinions, prepare proposals and carry out studies or research in the fields falling within its remit after having informed the Government and both Chambers of Parliament.

 

Documents connexes

Organic law n°128-12 on Economic Social and Environnemental Council

ESEC rules of procedure