A province in need of good governance

Mustapha Draiss, the new governor of the province of Sidi Bennour, has his work cut out for him. He must address a large number of the province's problems, such as urban planning and the fight against substandard housing. And even though the urban commune of Sidi Bennour is one of the richest in the province with a surplus of several million dirhams, the town is deteriorating over time.The region has certainly experienced development, but dysfunctions have arisen at several levels: the appearance of shanty towns such as Karia, Douar Abdi, Jnan Belfatmi and Mekbara. The ongoing policy of fighting against illegal construction has not yet succeeded in eradicating the scourge. The town of Sidi Bennour developed for several years without an urban planning document.The master plan for urban development of the province, which should curb this anarchy, has been delayed each time. In 1998, after…