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on MENA - Middle East and North Africa |
| By: | Yassin Allammari (Abdelmalek Essaadi University); Ouiam Boujaddaine (Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques Professions); Ahmed Taqi (Abdelmalek Essaadi University) |
| Abstract: | Although previous studies have established a positive relationship between market orientation (MO), innovation capabilities (IC), and SME performance, the specific context of Moroccan SMEs remains underexplored. This study aims to examine how MO and IC interact to enhance the performance of Moroccan SMEs. A quantitative survey was conducted among 84 SME managers operating in various sectors. Data analysis was performed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method via SmartPLS 4. The results indicate that MO has a positive and direct effect on the performance of Moroccan SMEs. Additionally, IC play a partial mediating role in this relationship. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings provide concrete guidance for SME managers and policymakers, highlighting the strategic importance of strengthening MO and enhancing IC to foster sustainable SME performance in Morocco. |
| Keywords: | Market Orientation, Innovation Capabilities, SME Performance, Moroccan Smes |
| Date: | 2025–02–23 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05161581 |
| By: | Yousra Nassou (UAE - Abdelmalek Essaadi University [Tétouan] = Université Abdelmalek Essaadi [Tétouan]); Zakaria Bennani |
| Abstract: | In response to the dynamic challenges posed by today's business environment, this study investigates the interplay between organizational structure and managerial performance in Moroccan SMEs. Traditional hierarchies are scrutinized for their limitations in adapting to uncertainty, prompting a reevaluation towards decentralized structures (Fernandez, 2017; Mintzberg, 1979). Citing a broad spectrum of literature, the research establishes a clear link between decentralized structures and heightened managerial performance, emphasizing the pivotal role of alignment between the Accounting Information System (AIS) and organizational structure (Chenhall, 2003; Gul and Chia, 1994). The paper culminates in hypothesis, positing that decentralized companies exhibit superior managerial performance (Boubakary et al., 2020). This abstract provides a succinct overview of the study's exploration of organizational design and managerial efficacy, serving as a valuable resource for businesses navigating the intricacies of the modern business landscape. This study delves into the dynamic interplay between organizational structure and managerial performance in Moroccan Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), employing a quantitative research approach. Acknowledging the limitations of traditional hierarchies in adapting to the uncertainties of the contemporary business environment, the research focuses on 96 SMEs in Morocco to scrutinize the efficacy of decentralized structures. |
| Keywords: | SME Morocco business environment decentralization organizational structure, SME, Morocco, business environment, decentralization, organizational structure |
| Date: | 2023–11–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05163954 |
| By: | Taha Lahrech (IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II); Bochra Makhlouki (IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II); Younès Bekkar (IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II); Imane Bounadi (IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II); Rachid Harbouze (IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II); Nassreddine Maatala (IAV Hassan II - Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II); Julien Burte (UMR G-EAU - Gestion de l'Eau, Acteurs, Usages - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - BRGM - Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - AgroParisTech - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier) |
| Abstract: | In rural areas like the Daït Aoua territory, young people often face economic marginalization due to limited access to land, financial resources, and socio-cultural constraints. This study examines the economic inclusion of youth in this region and identifies key factors influencing their participation in local economies. Using a participatory territorial approach, we combined quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and statistical analyses. The findings highlight significant spatial inequalities restricting youth to low-income, precarious roles in agricultural labor or unpaid family work, primarily due to delayed intergenerational land transfers. Despite some efforts toward income diversification through entrepreneurship and seasonal migration, these strategies are often hindered by a lack of capital and market limitations. The research underscores the need for targeted policies to address these structural barriers, promote equitable access to resources, and foster sustainable economic development. Understanding these dynamics is essential for creating opportunities that empower rural youth, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their communities' growth. |
| Keywords: | Maroc, jeunesse rurale, approche participative, zone rurale, économie rurale, petite exploitation agricole, développement rural, politique de développement, accès à la terre, diversification, exploitation agricole familiale, développement durable, inclusion financière, analyse économique, Territorial analysis, Rural youth, Land, Economic inclusion, Economic integration, Daït Aoua |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05182724 |
| By: | Nesrine Dardouri (USO - جامعة سوسة = Université de Sousse = University of Sousse); Abdelkader Aguir (ESPI - Ecole Supérieure des Professions Immobilières, MOFID-Université de Sousse); Mounir Smida (MOFID-Université de Sousse) |
| Abstract: | This study aims to examine the context in which the exchange-rate pass-through influences domestic prices in Tunisia by applying vector error correction models. To ensure the robustness of the results obtained from the autoregressive model, additional diagnostic tests were performed. Our analysis indicates that fluctuations in the nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) have an enduring impact on customer prices. This research aims to review how the fluctuations in exchange rates and import prices can impact domestic prices in Tunisia. Our findings demonstrate that NEER fluctuations affect consumer prices in both the short and long term, highlighting its significant role in long-term inflation. |
| Keywords: | Exchange rate pass-through, inflation, imported-inputs channel, ARDL |
| Date: | 2025–03–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05154078 |
| By: | Elmallakh, Nelly Youssef Louis William; Faures, Diego; Gatti, Roberta V.; Islam, Asif Mohammed |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the impact of negative precipitation shocks (droughts) on labor markets in the Middle East and North Africa region. Using Labor Force Survey data across five countries over approximately 25 years and matched with fifth generation of atmospheric reanalysis produced by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts hourly climate data, the study finds that droughts affect labor market outcomes at both the extensive and intensive margins. A negative precipitation shock is associated with a 1 percentage point increase in unemployment and a 4.4 percent reduction in weekly hours worked for both men and women. The results are driven by urban areas, highlighting that the labor market effects of extreme weather events may extend beyond their impact on the agriculture sector and rural areas. However, extreme weather events do negatively affect a subset of the rural population—young women—by increasing unemployment. The findings provide crucial empirical evidence on the socioeconomic costs of climate variability, underscoring the need for targeted policies that address these impacts in urban settings. |
| Date: | 2025–08–19 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:11191 |
| By: | Wang, Jodi-Ann; Chan, Tiffanie |
| Abstract: | This report consists of a submission made in May 2024 by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science in response to the call for views of Parties, observers and non-Party stakeholders on the dialogues mandated by decision FCCC/PA/CMA/2023/L.14. The submission integrates insights from across the research expertise at the Grantham Research Institute, in particular the work of the Just Transition Finance Lab, and the Climate Change Laws of the World project. |
| JEL: | R14 J01 |
| Date: | 2024–06–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ehl:lserod:129119 |
| By: | Raja Aoujil; Nicolas Faysse (UMR G-EAU - Gestion de l'Eau, Acteurs, Usages - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - BRGM - Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - AgroParisTech - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier) |
| Keywords: | Maroc, agricultrice, rôle des femmes, travailleur agricole, femme, accès à la terre, femme rurale, exploitation agricole, emploi rural |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05182823 |
| By: | Chattha, Muhammad Khudadad; Kawalec, Tobias |
| Abstract: | This paper utilizes the unique dynamics of fiscal budgeting in countries with a large hydro-carbon sector to estimate fiscal multipliers. The main identifying assumption rests on the idea that exogenously identified global hydrocarbon demand shocks can be considered plausible instruments for the fiscal space of countries in which that space is significantly dictated by hydrocarbon income, with such shocks being uncorrelated with non-hydrocarbon output at the same time. Using a local projection-instrumental variables (LP-IV) framework, the paper estimates that short-run fiscal expenditure multipliers to be in the ballpark of 0.1–0.4. In addition, the findings show that multipliers are at the upper end of this interval during recessions, indicating that fiscal policy in the Gulf countries is particularly effective during economic downturns. |
| Date: | 2025–08–20 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:11193 |