Morocco plans to eradicate illiteracy by 2015, ensure all children are schooled and no child drops out by 2010, Secretary of State in charge of literacy and non-formal education, Anis Birou said.
According to MAP, Birou said his department aims at reducing the overall illiteracy rate to 20 % by 2010 and to 10 % among the active population.
Speaking Wednesday at a meeting in Rabat, Birou noted efforts would focus on children aged 9 to 15 in rural areas and children facing problems, as well as adults below 45, with particular emphasis on women.
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