From Generation to Cultivation by the State: Progress of Moroccan Scientific Research

Scientific activity in any country takes on styles of organisation and overall directions depending greatly on the twists and turns of its history. In Morocco scientific research has never been central to development policies. Nevertheless, the government has in the recent past shown more interest in that area. The aim of this paper is to trace the history of 'modern science' in Morocco in order to capture the essence of the background to a science policy that is currently emerging.