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Morocco World
17-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco's Publishing Industry Embraces Digital Growth Amid Challenges, Report Reveals
Rabat– Morocco's publishing industry is undergoing significant changes, marked by the growing influence of digital publishing, particularly in the fields of literature, humanities, and social sciences. Although the sector still faces challenges related to production, distribution, and circulation, ongoing efforts by public institutions, universities, and cultural associations have helped to invigorate the industry. These initiatives are contributing to a diversification of Morocco's literary and academic output, with digital formats playing an increasingly central role in the dissemination of knowledge and cultural content. A report published in April 2025 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud sheds light on the current state of publishing in Morocco for the 2023-2024 period. The report reveals that approximately 8.97% of Morocco's total publishing output now consists of digital publications. Notably, 6.3% of the total digital publications are exclusive to digital formats, with a substantial portion of these works focused on academic and scholarly content, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. One of the key insights from the report is the publication of academic theses, which play an important role in the country's publishing landscape. In the reporting period, 1.18% of all publications were academic theses, including 37 doctoral theses and one master's thesis. This reflects the significant academic contribution to the literary and scholarly production in Morocco. The report also talks about the contributions of public institutions, ministries, and cultural associations to the overall publishing output. Public institutions and ministries published 95 works, while universities produced 31 publications. Cultural and professional associations were responsible for publishing 59 works. These contributions underscore the growing collaboration between various sectors, from academia to culture, in the advancement of the publishing industry in Morocco. In terms of language distribution, the report notes that French-language titles remain dominant in digital publications, with 89 works published in French, followed by 72 titles in Arabic and 41 in English. Arabic-language digital publications accounted for approximately 35.64% of the total, with public institutions and research entities being the primary contributors to this output. In the digital publishing sector, economic and social studies have emerged as the leading fields of focus. The Center for Policies for New Southern Africa contributed 48.51% of the digital publications in economic studies, followed by social studies, which accounted for around 25% of the digital output. Notable contributions in social studies came from institutions such as the High Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research, further highlighting the importance of academic and policy-driven research in the digital publishing landscape. Despite the challenges faced by the sector, individual initiatives continue to drive growth in the Moroccan publishing industry. These efforts are helping to shape a dynamic and evolving literary and academic environment, with digital publications playing a critical role in expanding access to knowledge and research. The report provides valuable insights into the ongoing developments in the industry, emphasizing the significant contributions of academic theses and the increasing importance of digital publications in Morocco's publishing scene. Tags: Bookspublishing in moroccoreport on books
Morocco World
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Who is Rahma Bourqia, New Head of Morocco's Higher Council for Education?
Rabat – King Mohammed VI today appointed Rahma Bourqia as the President of the Higher Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research. Born in 1949 in Khemisset, Bourqia is a well-known Moroccan academic and sociologist. She holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of Manchester in the UK and is a professor at Mohammed V University in Rabat. She previously made history as the first woman to serve as the president of a Moroccan university, leading Hassan II University in Mohammedia. She was also the first woman to become a member of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco. Bourqia has held several important positions in education and research. She was the director of the National Evaluation Authority at the Higher Education Council and a member of the National Committee for Program Accreditation and Evaluation at the Ministry of Higher Education. She also served on the advisory committee for the revision of the Moroccan family code, known as the Moudawana. As a researcher, Bourqia has contributed significantly to the study of Moroccan society. She has published many articles and books in Arabic, French, and English about Morocco's history and culture, such as 'The State, Power and Society' and other feminist essays. She has also worked as a visiting professor and lecturer at universities in the United States, Europe, and the Arab world. Bourqia was also recognized with an honorary degree honoris causa from Indiana State university in the USA in 2006, from Liege University in Belgium and from Université Paris Ouest Nanterre in France in 2010. In addition to her academic work, Bourqia is an advisor to several international organizations and has coordinated research programs in Morocco and abroad. Her appointment as head of the Higher Council for Education reflects her long-standing contributions to Moroccan education and research. Tags: appointmentEducationKing Mohammed VI
