Join on WhatsApp
Join on Telegram
Berlin – Morocco ranks among the continent’s top performers in public service delivery, according to the first Public Service Delivery Index (PSDI) released by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
The country claims the 6th position in Africa, standing out for its achievements in socioeconomic inclusion and access to electricity.
The 2024 report introduces a new index that measures the real capacity of African states to provide essential public services.
The PSDI offers a broad and structured picture of how public systems function across Africa, combining hard data with citizen feedback.
The index places Mauritius at the top, followed by Egypt and South Africa. Morocco’s score of 55.22 out of 100 clearly surpasses both the continental average (45.39) and the North African regional average (50.55). This result puts Morocco in the top 10% of African nations on public service performance.
Morocco’s leadership rests on several pillars. The report singles out the country’s high level of socioeconomic inclusion, with a score of 63.30, showing clear progress in ensuring broader access to public services.
Its score in industrial development reaches 57.50, pointing to consistent growth in national production capacity.
In energy and electricity, Morocco scores 55.87, supported by one of the highest rates of electricity access on the continent, 98% of the population.
This near-universal coverage results from a sustained rural electrification program carried out over more than two decades.
The AfDB report also emphasizes Morocco’s shift toward renewable energy, particularly solar power, as a major success. The population expresses a high level of satisfaction with public services, reinforcing the impact of the country’s long-term investments.
While Morocco and a few other countries perform well, the PSDI shows wide gaps across the continent. The average score of 45.39 reflects persistent difficulties in core areas like industrialization (40.19), food security (44.05), and regional integration (44.65).
Still, there are signs of improvement. Sectors such as energy (52.99) and inclusion (48.61) raise the overall score, suggesting that targeted efforts can yield results.
The AfDB describes the PSDI as more than a ranking. It sees it as a policy tool meant to guide decision-makers, encourage reforms, and offer clear insights into what works. It fills a longstanding void in how governments evaluate public service systems in Africa.
Morocco’s position confirms the importance of steady investment, social planning, and infrastructure development.
The country’s results do not come from isolated efforts but from sustained strategies applied over time. In a continent where the demand for quality services continues to grow, Morocco’s path offers a reference for others.
The 2024 PSDI sheds light not only on where countries stand but also on where they can go, with the right priorities and a clear sense of direction.
