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A recent policy paper has revealed that Morocco is facing significant challenges in governance when it comes to implementing education reforms, despite the country’s high spending on the education sector. While there has been noticeable progress in some areas, the country has yet to achieve the necessary reforms to improve the quality and sustainability of its education system.
Details of the Report:
- Government Spending on Education:
- The report highlights that the Moroccan government allocated a substantial budget to education, with spending exceeding $6.6 billion in 2024. Despite this significant investment, the impact on the ground has not been as pronounced as expected.
- Governance Challenges:
- The education sector in Morocco suffers from governance and management issues that hinder the government’s ability to implement effective reforms. These challenges include weak coordination between government institutions and difficulties in applying reform policies at the local level.
- Future Reform Directions:
- Experts call for deeper structural reforms in the education system, focusing on improving the quality of public school education, upgrading teacher skills, and creating a suitable learning environment for all students.
- Higher Education and Innovation:
- Despite the challenges, the report notes that Morocco has started investing more heavily in higher education and innovation, particularly in the fields of technology and digital skills, in an effort to keep pace with the digital age and enhance global competitiveness.
Expert Statements:
- According to a political science professor at Mohammed V University in Rabat: “Despite the substantial investments in education, the system suffers from weak governance at all levels, leading to significant gaps in the implementation of educational policies.”
- The Ministry of National Education issued a statement confirming that it is working to improve the effectiveness of education reforms, but acknowledged that this requires more time and cooperation from all stakeholders.