Impact of opening channels and FDI on productivity in Morocco

This book examines the effect of the interaction between trade openness and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on productivity in Morocco focusing on human capital accumulation technological spillovers and competitiveness gains. The study uses a dual methodological approach: an econometric approach (panel data and time series) to analyze the impact of openness and FDI on productivity and a non-parametric method (DEA) to assess the efficiency of manufacturing branches.The results show that the synergy between FDI and imports generates productivity gains while that between FDI and exports does not produce the same effect. The DEA analysis reveals an efficiency level of 84.1% with 7 branches facing production segment management problems.Integrated and coherent coordination of public trade and investment policies is essential to maximize synergies boost productivity and support sustainable economic transformation in Morocco.