Comparative Approach to Inclusion Models in Social Policies in MENA Countries

Authors

• Taoufik EL IDRISSI, National School of Business and Management of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Morocco; Laboratory for Research in Territorial, Integrated and Functional Management (LARMATIF)Follow
• Omar RAJI, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Morocco; Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Economic, Econometric and Management ResearchFollow
• Zouhir TASSI, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Morocco; Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Economic, Econometric and Management ResearchFollow
• Anas OUACHANI, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Morocco; Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research in Territory, Entrepreneurship and Business Law (LERITEDA)Follow

Abstract

Social inclusion policies in Global South countries vary widely according to political choices, historical contexts and development models. This paper provides a comparative analysis of inclusion models in social policies in the MENA region, drawing on human development theories and comparative institutionalism. It discusses three main paradigms: universalist inclusion, targeted inclusion and capacity-based inclusion. The analysis shows how inclusion logics are shaped by international agendas, internal political configurations and interactions between civil society and public actors. It also highlights the strengths and limits of each model in reducing social inequalities and opens a discussion on hybrid, locally grounded inclusive policies.

Recommended Citation

EL IDRISSI, Taoufik; RAJI, Omar; TASSI, Zouhir; and OUACHANI, Anas (2026) "Comparative Approach to Inclusion Models in Social Policies in MENA Countries," Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management): Vol. 31: Iss. 2, Article 2.
https://doi.org/10.66499/2665-7112.1605
Available at: https://scholarhub.univh2c.ma/remadeg/vol31/iss2/2

DOI

10.66499/2665-7112.1605

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