The performance of the Moroccan education system: between effectiveness, efficiency and governance issues

Abstract

From a perspective inspired by the theory of capital, education systems are essential levers of economic development and competitiveness. Despite the reforms undertaken and the importance of the resources mobilized, the Moroccan education system continues to record limited performance in national and international evaluations. This research aims to analyze the contribution of managerial approaches in improving the performance of the education system through the dimensions of effectiveness, efficiency and governance. The study adopts a theoretical and exploratory approach based on a literature review in the economics of education while mobilizing certain elements relating to the Moroccan context. The results show an integration of the principles of New Public Management into Moroccan educational reforms, as well as the growing influence of international standards in the management of the education system. However, organizational and cultural limitations continue to affect the overall performance of the system. The originality of this research lies in the articulation between the economics of education, public management and educational governance to analyze the transformations of the Moroccan system.