Digital skills and employability: what effect on Moroccan economic growth?

Abstract

This article explores the effect of integrating digital skills into the Moroccan education system on the employability of graduates and economic growth. Using semi-structured interviews with employees, civil servants, students, teacher-researchers and educational managers, the study reveals the extensive implications of digitalization for the Moroccan economy. Firstly, analysis of the collected data highlights the crucial role of digital skills in fostering innovation and therefore improving economic growth. Secondly, the study shows the importance of integrating digital skills into the Moroccan education system in order to improve the quality of teaching and the professional integration of graduates in the digital sectors. Despite these encouraging results, the study highlights the challenges associated with integrating digital skills into education, particularly concerning infrastructure, teacher training and equitable access, and emphasizes the importance of putting in place strategic policies and investments to ensure effective integration.