Morocco wants to generalize child education

Morocco has said that it has devised a new policy geared towards generalizing the schooling of children below the age of 6.

"Morocco has set as a national objective the generalization of the schooling of children below the age of 6 part of a new policy involving all actors of the educational sector," Moroccan education minister, Abdellah Saaf, told a meeting Tuesday in the central province of Haouz, near Marrakesh.

The schooling of children stands currently at 90 percent, the official said, deeming the figure a gain of the policy implemented by the government.

The generalization of schooling and the promotion of a quality education is a drive that should be conclusive through the implementation of a package of logistical, human and financial resources, Saaf said.