Governance and Refugee Integration: Challenges of Social Protection in Morocco

Abstract

This article examines the issue of integrating refugees and asylum seekers within the framework of Morocco's social protection reform. This question arises in a context where Morocco seeks to reduce social vulnerability and guarantee fundamental social rights for all residents, regardless of their origin, through inclusive and solidarity-based governance. The analysis is based on key concepts of governance and social protection, drawing on theoretical frameworks such as stakeholder theory and the Bismarck and Beveridge models to assess their relevance in the Moroccan context. The findings reveal significant barriers to the inclusion of refugees, including a lack of documentation, language barriers, and limited access to information on social services. These challenges hinder refugees' access to quality social services and slow their integration into this national reform. In response to these challenges, this article proposes several measures to strengthen the social and economic inclusion of refugees, such as raising awareness among stakeholders, improving intercultural communication, establishing tailored assistance mechanisms, and providing specific support during the registration process in the social protection system. These measures aim to enhance the reform's impact and ensure equitable governance for all.