"Nidaa Alnif" concludes mass weddings, calls for development

The annual mass wedding event in Alnif, a tradition aimed at social and economic benefits, has concluded. This initiative, organized by the Boukader Association for Cultural, Social, and Environmental Development, seeks to preserve cultural identity, reduce social disparities, and counter foreign customs.

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activating partnership and spatial justice

Following the 19th successful iteration, civil society actors from the region issued a call for "activating partnership and spatial justice." They emphasized the need for a renewed focus on development, urging government sectors and elected councils to collaborate on an integrated plan. This plan should leverage the oasis's heritage and natural resources while simultaneously addressing deficiencies in basic services and infrastructure.

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guaranteeing fair and sustainable spatial development

The call also highlights the importance of economic development, advocating for investments in human capital and infrastructure. Local actors stressed that cultural heritage alone cannot drive development without economic progress. They proposed supporting projects that transform local heritage into cultural and tourism products, creating jobs and integrating youth and women.

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The cultural heritage of the region, however rich and authentic, cannot achieve the desired development on its own unless it intersects and integrates with the promotion of the economic dimension, the development of infrastructure, and investment in human capital.

Furthermore, the appeal encourages investment from the diaspora, recognizing them as key drivers of the local economy. Facilitating administrative procedures for construction and investment, alongside providing incentives, is seen as crucial for fostering development projects that benefit the Alnif region and encourage the younger generations to maintain their connection to their homeland.

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formulating an integrated spatial development vision, starting from an accurate diagnosis of the oasis characteristics, focusing on valuing heritage and natural assets, while working in parallel to address the shortage of basic services and infrastructure.