Mariem Liouaeddine

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A microeconometric evaluation of the one million school bags program in rural Morocco using quasi-experimental approach
Fatima Azdagaz, Mariem Liouaeddine, Omar Zirari, Sabir Bendaoud, Imad Tourabi
Discover Education, 2026
Educational Spending Efficiency: A Comparative Analysis Using Data Envelopment Analysis and Malmquist Index
Chaimae Ghernouk, Mariem Liouaeddine
Economies, 2026
This study examines the efficiency and productivity of public education expenditure in 20 countries using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the Malmquist Productivity Index over the period 2011–2023. Focusing on science and mathematics performance at the primary and lower-secondary levels, the results show that higher public spending does not necessarily lead to better educational outcomes, highlighting the importance of efficient resource allocation. The DEA estimates reveal substantial cross-country heterogeneity in efficiency, while the Malmquist results indicate positive total factor productivity growth across all countries, driven mainly by technical progress rather than efficiency catch-up. Countries such as Morocco, Japan, Turkey, and Iran exhibit sustained productivity improvements, particularly in 2019–2023. Persistent disparities in efficiency and productivity are closely associated with differences in education policies, governance, and socio-economic contexts. Overall, the findings stress the need for efficiency-oriented education reforms to enhance performance and promote sustainable growth.
Environmental Kuznets Curve and the Renewable Energy Transition in Morocco: Evidence from an ARDL Approach
Marzouqa Lamsaf, Mariem Liouaeddine
International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 2026
The impact of mental health on entrepreneurs: A theoretical approach
Ahmed Bouzit, Mariem Liouaeddine, Said Tounsi
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2026
In this article, we will explore how mental health impacts entrepreneurs who are uniquely vulnerable to numerous psychological stresses, including but not limited to anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression. Many of these disorders are caused by or made worse by the constant stress to achieve; the need to lead a successful business while handling the stresses of potential financial loss and isolation from friends and family—the effects can be devastating on both an individual’s health and on his/her company. Entrepreneurs’ abilities to comprise informed decisions, be creative, and remain productive, are most affected by performance anxiety; burnout; and the fear of making mistakes or failing. Anxiety, burnout, and fear of failure create a cycle which produces greater overall problems (both personally and professionally) for the entrepreneur, threatening their ability to establish and sustain their business over time.
Evaluating the financial sustainability of pension systems: The case of Morocco's private sector pension scheme
Asmaa El Anbari, Saïd Hanchane, Mariem Liouaeddine
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2026
The ageing of populations is one of the main factors contributing to financial unsustainability of pension schemes worldwide, particularly pay-as-you-go schemes. Morocco is not immune to these ageing trends, which have changed the shape of its age pyramid over time. This paper focuses on the pension system for salaried workers in the private sector in Morocco. It presents the results of actuarial modelling of this pension scheme using the “ILO-PENS” model. Developed by International Labour Organisation, this model relies on the cohort simulation method to estimate the future cost of financing pension benefits. The results of actuarial projections based on 2021 confirmed the scheme’s short-term financial unsustainability. From 2027, the scheme’s resources will no longer be sufficient to cover its expenditure. However, thanks to the accumulated reserve funds, the viability horizon extends to 2040. These results are close to the official ones published for the same year 2021[1], which validates the use of the model for assessing the impact of the reform options to be examined. In a context of pronounced ageing trends, reforming the national pension system is imperative, given that the rate of pension coverage for the elderly is among the lowest in the region, standing at 23.4%[2].
Employee Training and Firm Productivity in MENA Economies: Evidence from Propensity Score Matching
Youssra Jouhari, Mohamed Saad Kholti, Mariem Liouaeddine
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2026
Improving firm productivity remains a critical challenge for developing economies, particularly within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This paper evaluates the causal impact of employee training programs on firm productivity, utilizing data from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys (2020) for five MENA countries: Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Jordan. To account for potential self-selection bias, the study employs Propensity Score Matching (PSM). The empirical findings indicate that training exerts a substantial positive influence on productivity in Morocco (33.1%), Egypt (24.0%), Lebanon (26.2%), and Tunisia (26.2%). In contrast, while the estimated effect in Jordan is positive (16.4%), it lacks statistical significance, suggesting that training effectiveness is subject to heterogeneity across diverse institutional and sectoral landscapes. These results underscore that investment in human capital is a pivotal driver of firm-level competitiveness in developing markets. Furthermore, the findings highlight the necessity of context-specific factors in shaping the returns on training. From a policy perspective, the research advocates for the design of industry-specific and sector-sensitive training frameworks, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Promoting lifelong skill acquisition and implementing systematic appraisal mechanisms for training interventions will be essential for MENA countries to enhance firm performance, operational flexibility, and long-term economic sustainability in an increasingly competitive global environment.
Inequalities in access to healthcare in Morocco: Issues and perspectives
Ahmed Bouzit, Mariem Liouaeddine, Said Tounsi
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2026
This article examines different types of inequalities in access to health care in Morocco, including geographic, socio-economic and institutional factors. While Morocco has made progress towards reforming health care access through RAMED and AMO, inequalities still exist between urban and rural areas, between cities in already developed areas and cities in isolated regions, and among different social classes. The causes of these inequalities are rooted in the unequal distribution of health care providers (physicians located almost exclusively in cities), the inadequate or non-existent health care infrastructure in rural areas, economic barriers (the high cost of health care and the burden of paying for it directly), inadequate governance (the extreme concentration of power and the lack of effective coordination), and sociocultural factors (high rates of illiteracy and the unequal position of women). The authors of this article propose various reforms aimed at achieving a more equitable health care system, including decentralization, strengthening primary health care, and improving access to health care.
Closing the achievement gap? Financial aid and academic performance in higher education
Zakaria Mansouri, Mariem Liouaeddine
Cogent Education, 2026
THE IMPACT of FINANCIAL AID on SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT in SUB-SAHARAN COUNTRIES
Mohamed Saad Kholti, Youssra Jouhari, Mariem Liouaeddine
Economics Innovative and Economics Research Journal, 2026
This study evaluates the impact of financial aid on pupils’ academic achievement in French-speaking sub-Saharan African countries, with a focus on mathematics and reading outcomes. Persistent disparities in educational performance, particularly among disadvantaged students and schools, underscore the need to understand how financial support can influence learning. The analysis applies propensity score matching to compare pupils in schools receiving local community support with those in schools without such support. This method ensures that observed differences in outcomes are attributable to financial aid rather than pre-existing differences between students or schools. The findings indicate that financial aid significantly enhances learning outcomes. Beneficiaries of such support achieve higher scores in both mathematics and reading. The effects vary by gender and type of school: girls tend to benefit more in mathematics, while boys show greater gains in reading; private and community schools experience larger improvements compared with public schools. These results suggest that targeted financial support can meaningfully improve educational achievement, particularly when adapted to the specific needs of schools and students. The study provides evidence for policymakers on effective resource allocation to reduce achievement gaps and promote equitable access to quality education. By highlighting the differential effects of financial aid, the research contributes to strategies aimed at improving learning outcomes and addressing educational inequalities across sub-Saharan Africa.
Women’s leadership and sustainable business performance in Moroccan SMEs
Fatima Azdagaz, Mariem Liouaeddine, Omar Zirari
Journal of the International Council for Small Business, 2026
Optimization of Water Management for Reducing Health Risks in the MENA Region: A Lagrange Multiplier Approach
Ahmed Bouzit, Mariem Liouaeddine, Said Tounsi
Springer Optimization and Its Applications, 2026
Toward inclusive and effective learning in Africa: structural determinants of reading performance in Morocco
Loubna Derboun, Mariem Liouaeddine, Mohammed Bijou
Quality and Quantity, 2026
THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION ON FIRM PRODUCTIVITY: NEW EVIDENCE FROM THE WORLD BANK ENTERPRISE SURVEY
Youssra Jouhari, Mohamed Saad Kholti, Mariem Liouaeddine
Economics Innovative and Economics Research Journal, 2026
Corruption and business dynamics in Morocco: Evidence from the World Bank Enterprise Survey
Chaimae Krichi, Mariem Liouaeddine, Ayoub Saadi, Zakaria Mansouri
Journal of the International Council for Small Business, 2026
Impact of climate change on agricultural GDP in Morocco using machine learning techniques
Samir En-Nia, Mariem Liouaeddine, Zakaria Mansouri
Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2025
Access to bank credit and firm innovation in Egypt: New evidence from the World Bank enterprise survey
Ayoub Saadi, Mariem Liouaeddine, Hanan Amin Mohamed
Sustainable Futures, 2025
Navigating climate change impacts on agricultural productivity, food and human health security in developing countries
Fatima Azdagaz, Omar Zirari, Mariem Liouaeddine
Global Transitions, 2025
Evaluation of the impact of school canteen programs on schooling and combating school wastage of students in rural schools in Morocco
Fatima Azdagaz, Mariem Liouaeddine, Omar Zirari
Development Studies Research, 2025
Educational performance and canteen programs in Burkina Faso: is there any link?
Mariem Liouaeddine, Zakaria Mansouri, Ayoub Saadi, Siley Mamadou Dia
Cogent Education, 2025
Unpacking the Determinants of Academic Achievement in Morocco: A Multilevel Investigation Using the PISA 2018 International Survey
Omar Zirari, Fatima Azdagaz, Mariem Liouaeddine, Jaouad Laamire, Ahmed Lemgadar
Journal of School Choice, 2025
Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach
Rachid Boukbech, Mariem Liouaeddine
Quality Education for all, 2024
Empirical Tests on Intermediation Programmes and Labour Market Accessibility in Morocco: A Comparative Study
Zakaria Mansouri, Jaouad Laamire, Mariem Liouaeddine
Indian Journal of Labour Economics, 2024
Evaluation of the Effects Induced by the Implementation of Rural Development Programs on the Improvement of Farmers’ Incomes and Their Resilience to Climate Change: Case Study PDRZM Morocco
Hajar El-Fatouaki, Mariem Liouaeddine
Advances in Science Technology and Innovation, 2024
Estimation of the short-term costs of youths not in education, employment or training: evidence from Morocco
Mariem Liouaeddine, Abderahman Oudad
Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 2024
Evaluation of the impact of governmental subsidy on firms’ survival during COVID-19: Evidence from Senegal
Mariem Liouaeddine, Ayoub Saadi, Zakaria Mansouri, Achraf Benchebtith
Journal of the International Council for Small Business, 2024
Foreign Direct Investment, Foreign Certification and Firm Performance in Morocco: Evidence from the World Bank Enterprise Survey
Charaf-Eddine Moussir, Mariem Liouaeddine
Studies in Business and Economics, 2023
Determinants of informal enterprise closure by gender: a microeconometric study applied in Senegal
Ayoub Saadi, Assane Beye, Mariem Liouaeddine
Retos Ecuador, 2023
Exploring Determinants of Firm's Innovation in Morocco: Evidence from the World Bank Enterprises Survey
Charaf-Eddine Moussir, Ayoub Saadi, Rachid Boukbech, Mariem Liouaeddine
Review of Economics and Finance, 2023
Multilevel modeling an innovative tool for analyzing clustered data: Application to education and its projection on environmental management
Mariem Liouaeddine, Mohammed Bijou
E3s Web of Conferences, 2021
The analysis of the efficiency of primary schools in Morocco: modelling using TIMSS database (2011)
Mariem Liouaeddine, Mounir Elatrachi, El mehdi Karam
Journal of North African Studies, 2018

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