Overcoming barriers to youth economic inclusion in rural Morocco: A case study of Daït Aoua

Taha Lahrech, Bochra Makhlouki, Younès Bekkar (), Imane Bounadi, Rachid Harbouze, Nassreddine Maatala () and Julien Burte ()
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Taha Lahrech: IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Bochra Makhlouki: IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Younès Bekkar: IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Imane Bounadi: IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Rachid Harbouze: IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Nassreddine Maatala: IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Julien Burte: UMR G-EAU - Gestion de l'Eau, Acteurs, Usages - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - BRGM - Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - AgroParisTech - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier

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Abstract: In rural areas like the Daït Aoua territory, young people often face economic marginalization due to limited access to land, financial resources, and socio-cultural constraints. This study examines the economic inclusion of youth in this region and identifies key factors influencing their participation in local economies. Using a participatory territorial approach, we combined quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and statistical analyses. The findings highlight significant spatial inequalities restricting youth to low-income, precarious roles in agricultural labor or unpaid family work, primarily due to delayed intergenerational land transfers. Despite some efforts toward income diversification through entrepreneurship and seasonal migration, these strategies are often hindered by a lack of capital and market limitations. The research underscores the need for targeted policies to address these structural barriers, promote equitable access to resources, and foster sustainable economic development. Understanding these dynamics is essential for creating opportunities that empower rural youth, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their communities' growth.

Keywords: Maroc; jeunesse rurale; approche participative; zone rurale; économie rurale; petite exploitation agricole; développement rural; politique de développement; accès à la terre; diversification; exploitation agricole familiale; développement durable; inclusion financière; analyse économique; Territorial analysis; Rural youth; Land; Economic inclusion; Economic integration; Daït Aoua (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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Published in Societies, 2025, 15 (1), pp.4. ⟨10.3390/soc15010004⟩

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DOI: 10.3390/soc15010004

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