This week, two special days have prompted us to reflect. The International Education Day has highlighted the progress and challenges of the Moroccan education system since 1999, including the reduction of illiteracy and improved enrollment rates. However, concerns remain about the quality of education and equity, especially exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. How can we adopt effective measures to support students in need from the early stages of their educational journey?
Furthermore, the World Day of African and Afro-descendant Culture invites us to consider how Morocco and other countries in the New South are moving towards modernity while preserving their cultural values. How can we preserve our heritage while making progress? The Policy Center for the New South has taken on various missions, including producing a new narrative about Africa and strengthening Morocco's continental ties. Culture, as a soft power, plays a crucial role in achieving these objectives.
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Inclusive education and school dropout of special needs students in Morocco: A spatial analysis
How can inclusive education transform Morocco's education system, especially for children with disabilities? - This pivotal study, utilizing data from the 2014 General Census across 75 provinces, focuses on children aged 10-14 years and examines spatial challenges in school accessibility and resource distribution. It identifies areas with high dropout risks and underscores the need for spatial equity in educational and paramedical services. Read more
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Promising Beginnings for Innovative Educational Support
How can Morocco overcome the challenges of low academic performance and improve the quality of education? Recent assessments reveal that more than half of Moroccan students demonstrate insufficient performance in reading, mathematics, and science, a problem even more pronounced among high school students. These results underscore alarming socioeconomic and regional disparities. In the face of this reality, targeted and effective educational reforms are imperative. Explore our detailed recommendations. Read more
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Charting New Paths: Unraveling the Graduate Journey in the Labor Market
How do young graduates find their footing in the ever-challenging labor market? What are the keys to their professional trajectories, and how do individual traits and the broader socioeconomic canvas shape their career paths? In this paper, we delve into the typologies of workforce integration for graduates, unraveling the complexities of unemployment, education continuation, and precarious employment situations. How significant are soft skills in securing employment ? Read more
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Creative Industries as Engines of Global Progress? Focus on Africa & Latin America
The rise of cultural industries is redefining education, innovation, and economic collaboration. As these sectors flourish, particularly in less-developed countries, we ask: What is the true impact of creativity on job creation and sustainable development? How does the creative economy's soft power influence the global shift from economic to human development? In Africa and Latin America, a cultural renaissance is underway, with creative industries at the helm of soft power in global competition. How can the shared cultural histories across the Atlantic propel cooperative prosperity? Read more
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Navigating Africanity: The Path of Moroccan Cultural Industries
How does Morocco's cultural and creative dynamism reflect its African identity amid (geo)political shifts? Are historical and cultural continuities reshaping its relationship with the continent and beyond? How does Morocco navigate its past and present, balancing sovereign interests with a return to the African Union and the desire to expand its soft power? Read more
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Education in Morocco: Progress and Prospects in a Reform Context
What are the Current Progress and Challenges of the Moroccan Education System?" Discover on our blog an in-depth analysis of educational reforms in Morocco since 1999, their impacts, persistent challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, and the necessary remediation strategies for a promising educational future. Read more
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How Will Artificial Intelligence Affect the Economy?
What effect will AI have on productivity and economic growth, and on social inclusion and income distribution? The impact on work processes and the labor market will be a key element in answering these questions. Read more |
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| Regularity in/& Ritualization: Driss Ksikes on Nurturing Morocco's Cultural Industries
In this insightful interview, we delve into a conversation with Driss Ksikes, an esteemed writer, media and culture researcher, and director at Economia (HEM-LCI Morocco). We explore Morocco's burgeoning cultural industries, the governmental policies in place to foster their growth, the unique challenges they face, and, crucially, how these industries can enhance cultural diversity, considering the pivotal role of cultural ritualization. How are creative sectors shaping Morocco's cultural identity and contributing to the global tapestry of diversity? Join us to uncover the dynamics at play in the intersection of culture, policy, and innovation. Watch
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| Redefining Democracy: Adapting Governance to Align with African Realities
In our latest podcast, we explore the transformative yet complex world of new technologies, with a special focus on the dual nature of AI. This technology, while holding the potential to revolutionize our society, also carries risks of misuse and unforeseen negative impacts. To navigate this intricate landscape, we feature an enlightening podcast with a prominent AI ethicist from The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia, Renée Cummings. She delves into the ethical dimensions of AI, underscoring the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility. Listen
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