Political analyst Chadi Berrak tells MT that the new government’s success will depend on social reforms, more efficient public spending and stronger coordination between ministries.
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Morocco’s new government faces major political, administrative and development challenges, with its success depending on its ability to strengthen social policies, improve public spending and coordinate action across government departments.
In an analysis prepared for MT, political analyst Chadi Berrak argues that the new government structure could mark an important shift in the country’s approach to governance. He highlights the need to move beyond administrative procedures and financial indicators towards policies that deliver tangible results for citizens.
A New Political Direction With a Stronger Social Focus
Berrak views the shift towards a four-party alliance involving the Istiqlal Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, the Party of Progress and Socialism, and the Authenticity and Modernity Party as a significant political and development milestone.
According to the analyst, the new configuration could help revive the idea of a democratic and social bloc, bringing a stronger political dimension to government action.
He argues that this approach could move policymaking away from what he describes as a rigid, technocratic style of governance. The appointment of new figures from the three historically rooted and democratic left-wing parties to strategic ministerial and delegated portfolios, he says, has introduced new political momentum into the executive.
For Berrak, the challenge is to connect government decisions more closely to citizens’ concerns rather than relying primarily on figures and performance indicators.
He also stresses the importance of placing social and regional development at the centre of public policy. The parties’ trade union and popular networks could provide the government with a broader social base, helping it secure public support for major structural reforms and strengthen trust between citizens and institutions.
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Public Spending Must Deliver Measurable Results
The analyst also points to administrative and financial management as a central test for the new government.
He highlights the appointment of Fouzi Lekjaa to oversee the Economy, Finance and Public-Sector Efficiency portfolio, arguing that the inclusion of public-sector efficiency signals a potential change in how government performance is assessed.
In his view, success should no longer be measured mainly by how much money ministries spend or by budget execution rates. Instead, public authorities should focus on the actual results achieved for citizens through every dirham invested.
Berrak describes this as a shift towards a model based on measurable impact and effectiveness on the ground.
Such an approach, he argues, is also important for securing sustainable funding for major national programmes, including direct social assistance and universal health coverage. The objective is to finance these commitments while preserving economic stability and avoiding excessive pressure on public finances through borrowing.
Coordination Between Ministries Is a Key Test
Despite the potential of the new government structure, Berrak warns that its success will depend on overcoming administrative obstacles and improving coordination across sectors.
He identifies bureaucratic delays and isolated policymaking as major challenges that can slow development. Ministries working separately, without sufficient coordination, risk undermining programmes that require joint action.
The analyst therefore sees the head of government’s ability to break down bureaucratic barriers and encourage cooperation between departments as a decisive factor in the government’s performance.
He points in particular to the links between water management, agriculture, industry and regional planning. These sectors require coordinated policies to translate national strategies into practical projects, especially in rural areas and less-developed regions.
Regional Equality Will Measure the Government’s Success
For Berrak, the government’s performance should ultimately be judged by its impact on people’s daily lives, rather than by legislation and policy announcements alone.
Reducing regional disparities and ensuring a fairer distribution of development opportunities will be essential to demonstrating that national strategies are producing meaningful change.
The challenge, he argues, is to turn central government plans into concrete improvements across Morocco, including in remote areas that have not benefited equally from development.
The new government’s success will therefore depend not only on its political direction or financial decisions, but also on its ability to make public institutions work together and deliver tangible results for citizens throughout the country.