The LMD reform in Maghreb Countries: A comparative analysis of its implementation in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia

Authors

  • Faiza Himri University of Oran2-Mohamed Ben Ahmed, (Algeria)
  • Sadok Chennouf University of Oran2-Mohamed Ben Ahmed, (Algeria)

Keywords:

LMD Reform, Higher Education, Maghreb, Alignment, Education

Abstract

This article examines the implementation of the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorate) reform in the Maghreb countries—Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Introduced to align higher education systems with European and global standards, this reform aims to modernize higher education and enhance graduates’ employability. Morocco was the first to adopt this system in 2003, followed by Tunisia in 2005 and Algeria in 2008. Through a comparative analysis, the article highlights each country’s strategies, the challenges faced, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient teaching resources, faculty resistance, and the outcomes achieved. While the reform has led to some improvements, issues such as the mismatch between taught skills and labor market demands remain.

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Published

2024-12-24

How to Cite

Himri, F., & Chennouf, S. (2024). The LMD reform in Maghreb Countries: A comparative analysis of its implementation in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 18(12), 2891–2905. Retrieved from http://www.ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/819

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 12 (2024)

Section

Peer Review Articles
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