Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach
Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate the impact of the “Postliteracy” program on the qualification of beneficiaries for socioeconomic integration. This qualification is achieved first through the consolidation of the achievements of individuals freed from illiteracy, and then through their support...
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| description | Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate the impact of the “Postliteracy” program on the qualification of beneficiaries for socioeconomic integration. This qualification is achieved first through the consolidation of the achievements of individuals freed from illiteracy, and then through their support in creating income-generating activities by providing them with technical, economic, legal and institutional knowledge to ensure their conscious and responsible participation in local and regional development efforts. Design/methodology/approach – To evaluate the impact of the “Postliteracy” program, this paper uses quasi-experimental methods with a control group (participants of the “Literacy” program 2020 / 2021) and a treatment group (participants of the “Postliteracy” program 2021 / 2022). Skill acquisition is measured through pretest and posttest evaluations using a questionnaire aligned with the National Agency for the Fight Against Illiteracy (ANLCA)-adopted curriculum. The survey occurred at the beginning and at the end of the program, providing sufficient time for skill development. The questionnaire includes three sections covering socioprofessional characteristics, technical and economic domains and legal and institutional aspects. These sections contribute to a score reflecting the acquired skills for successful socioeconomic integration. Findings – The results of the study demonstrate that the “Postliteracy” program has a positive impact on the acquisition of competences necessary for improved socioeconomic integration of the beneficiaries. The various matching techniques reveal a score difference ranging from 12 to 14 points in favor of program participants compared to those who did not participate. The Difference-in-Differences method confirms the positive and significant impact of the program. Practical implications – The findings highlight the importance of the “Postliteracy” program in national literacy policy, underlining the need to further strengthen its presence within the programs deployed by ANLCA, notably by increasing the number of beneficiaries targeted by this program. To achieve this, it would be advisable to increase the funds allocated to it within ANLCA's budget. Originality/value – The originality of this work is a unique research of the case of Morocco based on a microeconometric study for which the authors evaluate the impact of adult education by applying impact evaluation methods in the field of adult literacy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c2a8c91ed48042b99838444f12ad27dd2025-02-03T14:29:24ZengEmerald PublishingQuality Education for All2976-93102024-12-011211213310.1108/QEA-01-2024-0008Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approachRachid Boukbech0Mariem Liouaeddine1Department of Economics and Management, Ibn Tofail University, Kénitra, MoroccoIbn Tofail University, Kénitra, MoroccoPurpose – This paper aims to evaluate the impact of the “Postliteracy” program on the qualification of beneficiaries for socioeconomic integration. This qualification is achieved first through the consolidation of the achievements of individuals freed from illiteracy, and then through their support in creating income-generating activities by providing them with technical, economic, legal and institutional knowledge to ensure their conscious and responsible participation in local and regional development efforts. Design/methodology/approach – To evaluate the impact of the “Postliteracy” program, this paper uses quasi-experimental methods with a control group (participants of the “Literacy” program 2020 / 2021) and a treatment group (participants of the “Postliteracy” program 2021 / 2022). Skill acquisition is measured through pretest and posttest evaluations using a questionnaire aligned with the National Agency for the Fight Against Illiteracy (ANLCA)-adopted curriculum. The survey occurred at the beginning and at the end of the program, providing sufficient time for skill development. The questionnaire includes three sections covering socioprofessional characteristics, technical and economic domains and legal and institutional aspects. These sections contribute to a score reflecting the acquired skills for successful socioeconomic integration. Findings – The results of the study demonstrate that the “Postliteracy” program has a positive impact on the acquisition of competences necessary for improved socioeconomic integration of the beneficiaries. The various matching techniques reveal a score difference ranging from 12 to 14 points in favor of program participants compared to those who did not participate. The Difference-in-Differences method confirms the positive and significant impact of the program. Practical implications – The findings highlight the importance of the “Postliteracy” program in national literacy policy, underlining the need to further strengthen its presence within the programs deployed by ANLCA, notably by increasing the number of beneficiaries targeted by this program. To achieve this, it would be advisable to increase the funds allocated to it within ANLCA's budget. Originality/value – The originality of this work is a unique research of the case of Morocco based on a microeconometric study for which the authors evaluate the impact of adult education by applying impact evaluation methods in the field of adult literacy.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QEA-01-2024-0008/full/pdfAdult educationMicroeconometric and policy evaluationImpact evaluationMorocco |
| spellingShingle | Rachid Boukbech Mariem Liouaeddine Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach Quality Education for All Adult education Microeconometric and policy evaluation Impact evaluation Morocco |
| title | Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach |
| title_full | Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach |
| title_short | Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach |
| title_sort | evaluating the impact of adult education programs in morocco a quasi experimental approach |
| topic | Adult education Microeconometric and policy evaluation Impact evaluation Morocco |
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