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Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco\u2019s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, on Monday, issued veiled criticism of the media policies implemented by previous Justice and Development Party (PJD) governments. He claimed that the \u201cchaos\u201d in Morocco\u2019s media landscape today is a result of those policies. Addressing the PJD parliamentary group, Bensaid said: \u201cIf we are to discuss this issue, let us compare the number of media organizations that existed then with those in operation today.\u201d<\/p>\n
During a parliamentary session on oral questions, Bensaid responded to PJD MP Fatima Zahra Batta, explaining the government\u2019s intention to foster robust media enterprises. He said, \u201cWe aim to establish large media organizations capable of employing specialized journalists across various fields.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regarding the new decree on press subsidies, Bensaid highlighted efforts to address challenges facing media companies, noting that previously, subsidies were directed at individual journalists rather than institutions. \u201cOur goal is to review the value of public subsidies allocated to media companies, especially those struggling to compete with larger firms and global digital giants like GAFA (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon),\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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The minister outlined new eligibility criteria for media organizations seeking government support, including employing at least five journalists and achieving an annual turnover of 2 million dirhams. These measures, he explained, aim to support media outlets that range in size from small teams to those employing dozens of journalists.<\/p>\n
Bensaid also proposed a new framework to enhance support for regional and local media through partnerships with regional councils, aligning with Morocco\u2019s advanced regionalization policy.<\/p>\n
On the topic of the southern provinces, Bensaid rejected accusations of neglect, emphasizing the government\u2019s commitment to development efforts across all regions of Morocco, including media enterprises. \u201cThese are public funds, and we must establish clear standards before allocating them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Bensaid also addressed concerns about protecting Morocco\u2019s cultural heritage from appropriation. Referring to a recent meeting of UNESCO\u2019s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee in Paraguay, he highlighted Morocco\u2019s success in opposing the inclusion of the Moroccan caftan in a foreign country\u2019s heritage file. He called the move a violation of UNESCO\u2019s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks to our collective responsibility, we thwarted this attempt,\u201d Bensaid said. He stressed Morocco\u2019s growing stature within UNESCO and its partnerships with other international organizations dedicated to intellectual property and heritage protection.<\/p>\n
The minister pointed to ongoing government efforts to institutionalize the \u201cMorocco\u201d brand, a legal framework aimed at safeguarding tangible and intangible heritage. He noted discussions with the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva toward signing a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on cultural heritage protection.<\/p>\n
Since the current government took office, Morocco has added 13 elements to UNESCO\u2019s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including the art of Malhoun poetry. The caftan is expected to be listed in 2025, following UNESCO\u2019s biennial nomination process.<\/p>\n
The government has also launched public awareness campaigns and initiatives to highlight the value of cultural heritage, including showcasing historical sites, organizing cultural exhibitions like the \u201cNostalgia\u201d series, and producing videos on social media to celebrate Morocco\u2019s diverse heritage.<\/p>\n
Bensaid reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to defending Morocco\u2019s cultural identity and combating heritage appropriation, particularly amid ongoing tensions with neighboring Algeria. \u201cSome live in illusions, trying to fill political voids by stealing and claiming others\u2019 heritage,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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