Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
Moroccan government ministry overseeing universities and research
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The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation (French: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche scientifique et de l'Innovation) is the government ministry of Morocco responsible for higher education, scientific research, and innovation policy. It oversees public and private universities and coordinates national strategies related to academic development and research.[1]
- Azzedine El Midaoui, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
| وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار (Arabic) Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche scientifique et de l'Innovation (French) | |
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| Formed | 1995 |
| Jurisdiction | Morocco |
| Headquarters | Rabat, Morocco |
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| Website | www |
Strategy
The ministry's current policy framework is guided by the PACTE ESRI 2030 (National Plan for Accelerating the Transformation of the Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Ecosystem). The plan outlines reforms intended to modernize the Moroccan university system and strengthen research and innovation capacity.[2] Its main pillars include:[3]
- Academic transformation: aligning university programs with the needs of the national economy;
- Scientific excellence: strengthening research output and coordination through the CNRST;
- Governance: improving the administrative and institutional management of higher education institutions.
Affiliated institutions
The ministry exercises oversight through several specialized agencies, including:
- National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST)
- National Agency for Evaluation and Quality Assurance of Higher Education and Scientific Research (ANEAQ)
- Office National des Œuvres Universitaires, Sociales et Culturelles (ONOUSC)
Leadership
Since October 2024, the ministry has been led by Azzedine El Midaoui, who previously served as the president of Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra. He succeeded Abdellatif Miraoui with a mandate to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 transformation pact.[1]
