The New Post-COVID-19 European Neighbourhood Policy: What is the EU Support for Morocco in the Health Insurance Reform?

28 July 2021. From 17:30  To 19:00 | Conference | French | Auditorium du PCNS and Live-Stream
slideshow image Doctor Meryem Bouchbika wearing a protective face mask takes a break in Sale, Morocco April 2020. REUTERS/ Youssef Boudlal

Since the launch of the European Neighbourhood Policy in 2004, Morocco has proved to be a privileged partner in both the economic and political fields. However, with the emergence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the past year has proved difficult for both sides who have declared a state of emergency and implemented strict measures to protect their citizens. 

Nevertheless, in February 2021, and with the gradual reduction of restrictions, the European Commission established a new agenda for the Mediterranean region with the aim of strengthening the previous relations and partnerships, known as the “joint communication proposing a new agenda for the Mediterranean region. In this vein, on April 14, 2021, King Mohamed VI launched a major social protection project that requires numerous structural and legal reforms as well as significant funding. It is in this context the Morocco-EU cooperation plays a support role in order to carry out the programs and projects initiated by the Kingdom.

This event allows an in-depth discussion of the reforms of the post-COVID-19 social protection system, and particularly the health insurance component within the framework of Morocco-EU cooperation, and in which, experts and institutional representatives, combine their actions and outlook.

Speakers


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Claudia Wiedey

Ambassador of the European Union to Morocco European Commission
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Ahmed Reda Chami

President Economic, Social and Environmental Council
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Nouzha Chekrouni

Senior Fellow Policy Center for the New South
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Larabi Jaïdi

Senior Fellow Policy Center for the New South

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