Proceedings of the Conference Morocco-Korea Cooperation : a Lever for Afro-Asian Development (MKC 2025) / edited by Chakib Jerry, Mounir Jerry, Hindou Baddih, Hwarim Cho, Deok-su Kim, Fatima Zohra Azizi, Abdessamad Didi.

Intro.

Preface.

Organization.

Peer-Review Statements.

Transitions, Development, and Economic Integration.

Health Technology Assessment: What Lessons from the South Korean Model for Medicalized Cost Containment in Morocco.

Nuclear Energy, Economic Growth and Ecological Footprint in South Korea: An ARDL Approach(1990-2021).

Food Behaviors and Systemic Determinants: An International Comparative Analysis and Implications for Morocco and South Korea.

Legal Frameworks and Institutional Effectiveness in Women's Economic Empowerment: A Comparative Study of Morocco and South Korea.

Governance and Economic Diplomacy.

Strengthening Public Investment Governance in Morocco: Lessons from South-Korea's Preliminary Feasibility Study System.

Estimating the Crowding-Out Effect of Public Health Spending on Out-of-Pocket Expenditures: A Comparative Econometric Analysis between Morocco and South Korea.

Adapting the South Korean Development Model to Morocco: Opportunities, Constraints and Policy Implications.

The Threshold Effect of Public Debt on Economic Growth: A Comparative Morocco-South Korea Analysis Using the PSTR Approach.

Modeling Climate Impacts on Agricultural Output in South Korea: Evidence from Artificial Neural Networks.

Economic Diplomacy, Governance, and Well-Being: A Comparative Study of Morocco and South Korea.

Governance of Mandatory Health Insurance and Access to Healthcare: A Comparative Analysis of Morocco and South Korea.

Knowledge, Innovation and Competitiveness.

Digital Human Resources Management and Local Governance Transformation: An Integrative Narrative Review.

Innovation Ecosystems and Startup Performance: Comparative Institutional Insights from Morocco and South.

Time-Varying Hedge Ratios in Fertilizer Futures Markets: Evidence from an Ex-Ante MVHR Framework.

Liquidity Architecture and Regulatory Resilience under Basel III: A Comparative Panel Analysis of Moroccan and South Korean Banks (2004-2022).

Quality and Human Capital as Drivers of Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature.

Bio-economic Dynamics of African Swine Fever: Optimal Control of Transmission and Economic Resource Allocation.

Education.

Using Learning Analytics to Strengthen Digital Skills in Higher Education: Insights from South Korea for Morocco.

Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Human Capital Development: Comparative Insights from Morocco and South Korea.

Parental Engagement as a Mediator of Educational Inequality Evidence from Morocco.

A Multi-Indicator Data-Driven Framework for Benchmarking Education Systems: Evidence from Morocco and South Korea.

When effectively managed, South-South cooperation serves as a crucial driver for the development of Africa and other regions. This form of collaboration takes on particular significance in the context of Africa's evolving landscape and development aspirations, paving the way for "win-win" partnerships that benefit a rapidly growing continent. The relationship between Morocco and South Korea has evolved significantly since the establishment of diplomatic ties in July 1962. Morocco was the first African nation to establish diplomatic and economic relations with South Korea, setting an exemplary model for cooperation. Both countries share strong political and diplomatic ties, with an increasing focus on strengthening economic relations and partnerships in various sectors, considering their substantial potential. South Korea, a leading industrial and technological power in Asia, and Morocco, a strategic leader in Africa, can learn from each other's successes and historical experiences. Over the past fifty years, South Korea has undergone remarkable progress, transforming from poverty to an economic and industrial leader. This success is largely attributed to the country's massive investments in human capital and education, considered essential for social progress in a society influenced by Confucian traditions. On the other hand, Morocco's strategic geographic location and extensive network of free-trade agreements present considerable growth potential. It could serve as an investment platform for South Korea, offering a range of economic opportunities. Morocco can adopt lessons from Korea's achievements, particularly in areas such as education, training, and structuring economic development. Priority areas for cooperation include the digital economy, industry, renewable energy, innovation, and education. Additionally, the two countries are exploring partnerships in distance learning, e-learning, scientific research, and technology transfer. This strengthened partnership could help Moroccan universities expand their missions in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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