The Relevance of Education and Innovation Policies: Evidence from Morrocco

The Moroccan development model considers education and innovation as important pillars to promote productivity, competitiveness and sustained growth. The country has implemented several strategies to improve access to education, modernize school facilities and train teachers, as well as increase the number of researchers and R&D expenditures. Improving the protection of intellectual property rights is also a positive initiative. However, there are still challenges to overcome to achieve universal education, reduce illiteracy, and train inventors. The results of modeling innovation and education policies encourage the Moroccan government to implement policies that promote access to quality education for all citizens, including disadvantaged groups and the country's remote regions, and offer training and professional retraining programs to develop a competent and innovative human capital