Demand for Investigation into Tangier's Regional Investment Center Contracts
The ongoing controversy surrounding public contracts has intensified calls from professionals for an investigation into the deals made by the Regional Investment Center of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, mirroring the recent investigations initiated by the Ministry of Interior in several local municipalities. This demand arises amid reports indicating that a company from outside the region has secured consecutive contracts, despite declared intentions to support local and emerging businesses. The repeated success of this particular company, which had previously obtained similar contracts during the tenure of the current official in the Fez-Meknes region, raises questions about the adherence to principles of equal opportunity and competitive transparency.
Professionals have criticized the evaluation criteria used, particularly the "quality of previous work" standard, claiming it could be applied subjectively and significantly influence tender outcomes, potentially steering contracts toward specific actors. In this context, voices are rising, urging intervention from the Ministry of Investment, Integration, and Public Policy Evaluation, under the supervision of Karim Zidan, to launch an administrative inquiry to scrutinize the processes for preparing and awarding these contracts. This investigation aims to ensure compliance with transparency principles and fair competition, holding accountable those responsible should any irregularities be uncovered.
As reported by ecopress.ma.
