Many countries in the MENA region have recognised the importance of reforming local governance and  allocating more responsibilities to governorates, regions and municipalities in order to better meet citizen’s needs.

In this context, the OECD is supporting the modernisation of the local administration and the empowerement of local elected and officials and in the framework of its open government work, the OECD is engaging with local communities to enable them to engage successfully with citizens and build local governaments that are that are transparent, accountable and accessible.

• The participation and Engagement of Moroccan Youth in Public Life, 2 July 2019, Salé
• Peers Dialogue 11-13 July 2018, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
• Launch of Local Administrative Reform in Morocco 20 April 2018, Rabat

• Jordan

• Morocco

• Tunisia: Local Governance

• Tunisia: Supporting vulnerable groups and the continuity of local and critical services during the Covid-19 pandemic

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