Morocco drops to 98th in Global Knowledge Index 2024

Morocco has experienced a notable decline in the 2024 Global Knowledge Index (GKI), ranking 98th out of 141 countries. This marks a six-place decline from its position in 2023, with the country ranking 92nd last year, writes Firdaous Naim for Morocco World News.

Developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, the GKI assesses countries on the basis of their knowledge-based development across sectors such as education, research, innovation and technology.

Morocco’s performance, with a score of 42.8 points below the global average of 47.8, reveals ongoing challenges in key areas, including higher education, gender equity and economic competitiveness, affecting its ability to advance towards a stronger knowledge-driven economy.
Full report on the Morocco World News site