Rabat – A new partnership agreement was signed on Friday in Rabat to introduce financial literacy training within Morocco’s prison system, in a move aimed at strengthening the social and economic reintegration of inmates after their release.
The initiative brings together the Moroccan Foundation for Financial Education, the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR), and the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Reintegration of Prisoners. It seeks to equip inmates with essential financial skills to help them manage resources responsibly and make informed economic decisions upon returning to society.
The signing ceremony was chaired by Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib and President of the Board of the Moroccan Foundation for Financial Education, alongside Mohamed Salah Tamek, Director General of DGAPR, and Abdelouahed Jamali Idrissi, General Coordinator of the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Reintegration of Prisoners.
Under the agreement, the three institutions will implement a structured training program in financial education across penitentiary establishments. The program aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and access to banking services, while also raising awareness of responsible financial behavior and the risks associated with misuse of financial tools.
Priority will be given to inmates nearing release, as well as those who have developed entrepreneurial projects or obtained academic degrees and vocational qualifications during their incarceration. Training modules will cover practical topics such as household budget management, available financial services, eligibility conditions, and safe use of financial products.
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Beyond skills development, the program is designed as part of a broader reintegration strategy focused on reducing recidivism and supporting sustainable socio-economic inclusion. By promoting financial education behind bars, the partners aim to provide inmates with concrete tools to rebuild their lives, secure future projects, and improve their chances of successful reintegration into society.
In 2025, Morocco launched a new university diploma in prison medicine aimed at improving healthcare services within correctional facilities and addressing the specific challenges of medical practice in detention settings.
The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) announced that the program is designed to better equip doctors with the skills needed to manage the complex health needs of incarcerated populations.
Developed in partnership with Hassan II University and the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Casablanca, the initiative also benefits from the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
