Government launches 3rd batch of drought effects-alleviation program

Morocco's premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, launched on Tuesday the 3rd batch of the government's program to alleviate drought effects. The 15 month-long program is worth 6.5 billion Dirhams (US$ 590.9 million). It comprises a set of measures to develop the rural world facing a third consecutive dry season.

Youssoufi, who chaired a meeting of the standing rural development commission, said the two first phases of the project were successful and a long-term program needs to be carried out to promote the rural world development.