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five years, however, statistical evidence shows that efforts by the governments and peoples of these countries are beginning to pay off. When it comes to social progress, one of the SPI’s categories of progress is Basic Human Needs. This category includes nutrition and basic medical care, water and sanitation efforts, shelter, and personal safety. In North African countries,many of thesebasicneeds area challenge for people tomeet. However, efforts to improve these needs have begun and continue to be important to local governments.

Challenges remain when it comes to housing and education in Morocco, but prospects can be promising amid the abundant range of Mediterranean and tropical fruits and vegetables in the open-air Weekmarket in Marrakesh.

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