Scientific and technological research in Morocco: Literature review on constraints and challenges

Abstract

Scientific research in Morocco has been one of the Kingdom's long-term projects in recent years. Alongside efforts to improve the performance of the education system, there are a number of strategic problems and challenges in the field of scientific and technological research. Recognizing and resolving these dysfunctions is vital to ensuring the quality of the scholarly community on the one hand, and safeguarding the field of research and innovation on the other. On this basis, the ultimate aim of this work is to highlight the various constraints facing scientific and technological research in Morocco, without excluding the role of information flow as a necessary element for investment in educational policies and social dynamics. To this end, we carried out a qualitative study and analysis of official documents, using a criterion-based evaluation grid. We were able to analyze the reliability, coherence and relevance of the documents studied. The result is that, despite the efforts made, it will be useful for the State to review the place of scientific and technological research in its overall strategy, as a lever for socio-economic development. This work is intended as a contribution to the knowledge base, which could shed light on these issues for the benefit of all stakeholders on the real problems and obstacles raised, as factors explaining why scientific and technological research in Morocco is tending towards regression.

Key words: Scientific research, Challenges, Educational policies, Strategy.

Classification JEL: I29

Paper type: Empirical Research