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Mountain Tourism as a Catalyst for Territorial Development: Participatory Governance, Patrimonial Valorization, and the Quest for Equity in Azilal Province, Morocco
No full textMountain regions often encapsulate a paradox of ecological richness and cultural heritage coexisting with pronounced socio-economic marginalization. In Morocco’s High Atlas province of Azilal, this tension is evident through striking natural features, waterfalls, geological formations, and centuries-old agroforestry systems, and a resilient Amazigh (Berber) culture, set against inadequate infrastructure, high poverty rates, and environmental fragility. This study employs a multidisciplinary framework rooted in the Territorialized Tourism System (TTS) approach to explore how sustainable tourism might reconcile local development goals with heritage preservation. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), we integrate spatial, socio-economic, and environmental data to map tourism assets, infrastructural gaps, and land-use changes between 2017 and 2023. Findings reveal significant potential in ecotourism, cultural tourism, and adventure tourism, underpinned by a rich natural and cultural landscape. Yet, rapid land conversion and deforestation suggest that uncoordinated development could undermine environmental integrity. Moreover, persistent governance challenges, fragmented local institutions, inadequate financial support, and limited inter-village coordination, hinder equitable tourism benefit-sharing. Community-based initiatives in areas like Aït Bouguemez demonstrate that grassroots models can bolster local incomes and preserve cultural practices, but scaling such efforts requires cohesive branding, infrastructure upgrades, and participatory governance. These results underscore the need to treat tourism as an integrated, place-based system, uniting heritage, agroecology, and community enterprises in a sustainable development strategy. Ultimately, Azilal’s experience highlights that harnessing mountain regions’ inherent assets for tourism demands not only robust spatial analysis and careful planning but also inclusive, community-led governance to achieve long-term territorial resilience.impacts of tourism development. The selected municipalities represent an empirical illustration of the iterative processes involved in enhancing territorial resources, fostering innovation, and promoting new forms and uses of tourism within a Territorialized Tourism System in the province of Azilal.
Classification JEL : Z32
Paper type : Empirical ResearchMountain regions often encapsulate a paradox of ecological richness and cultural heritage coexisting with pronounced socio-economic marginalization. In Morocco’s High Atlas province of Azilal, this tension is evident through striking natural features, waterfalls, geological formations, and centuries-old agroforestry systems, and a resilient Amazigh (Berber) culture, set against inadequate infrastructure, high poverty rates, and environmental fragility. This study employs a multidisciplinary framework rooted in the Territorialized Tourism System (TTS) approach to explore how sustainable tourism might reconcile local development goals with heritage preservation. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), we integrate spatial, socio-economic, and environmental data to map tourism assets, infrastructural gaps, and land-use changes between 2017 and 2023. Findings reveal significant potential in ecotourism, cultural tourism, and adventure tourism, underpinned by a rich natural and cultural landscape. Yet, rapid land conversion and deforestation suggest that uncoordinated development could undermine environmental integrity. Moreover, persistent governance challenges, fragmented local institutions, inadequate financial support, and limited inter-village coordination, hinder equitable tourism benefit-sharing. Community-based initiatives in areas like Aït Bouguemez demonstrate that grassroots models can bolster local incomes and preserve cultural practices, but scaling such efforts requires cohesive branding, infrastructure upgrades, and participatory governance. These results underscore the need to treat tourism as an integrated, place-based system, uniting heritage, agroecology, and community enterprises in a sustainable development strategy. Ultimately, Azilal’s experience highlights that harnessing mountain regions’ inherent assets for tourism demands not only robust spatial analysis and careful planning but also inclusive, community-led governance to achieve long-term territorial resilience.impacts of tourism development. The selected municipalities represent an empirical illustration of the iterative processes involved in enhancing territorial resources, fostering innovation, and promoting new forms and uses of tourism within a Territorialized Tourism System in the province of Azilal.
Classification JEL : Z32
Paper type : Empirical Researc
Impact of Drought and Floods on Agricultural Household Poverty in Burkina Faso
No full textThe aim of this article is to analyze the impact of extreme weather events specifically droughts and floods on the monetary and food poverty of agricultural households in Burkina Faso. To do so, we use data from the Permanent Agricultural Survey (EPA) along with climate data provided by the Burkina Faso National Meteorological Directorate. The climate variables representing drought and flood are constructed using the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), a recognized indicator for capturing hydrometeorological anomalies.
Since the dependent variable (poverty) is binary, we apply a logit model to estimate the likelihood of poverty occurrence based on climate shocks and the socioeconomic characteristics of households.
The empirical results show that both types of extreme events significantly increase the risk of poverty among agricultural households, with drought having a more pronounced effect. Specifically, experiencing a drought increases the likelihood of poverty by more than three times, compared to a 1.5-fold increase in the case of floods. This highlights the severe vulnerability of farming households to prolonged water deficits, which directly affect agricultural yields and food security.
Furthermore, the analysis reveals that certain household characteristics exacerbate vulnerability to poverty. Households with more than 14 members face a significantly higher probability of falling into both monetary and food poverty. In contrast, income diversification reduces poverty risk, as it strengthens the economic resilience of farming households in the face of climate shocks.
Finally, our results underscore a key gender dimension: households headed by women are less likely to experience monetary poverty compared to those headed by men. This may be due to differences in financial management strategies or a more cautious approach to income diversification.
In sum, this study highlights the urgent need for public policies that integrate both climatic and social dimensions to effectively combat rural poverty in the context of increasing climate variability.
JEL Classification : Q18; Q54 ; O12 ; O13
Type du papier : Recherche empiriqueThe aim of this article is to analyze the impact of extreme weather events specifically droughts and floods on the monetary and food poverty of agricultural households in Burkina Faso. To do so, we use data from the Permanent Agricultural Survey (EPA) along with climate data provided by the Burkina Faso National Meteorological Directorate. The climate variables representing drought and flood are constructed using the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), a recognized indicator for capturing hydrometeorological anomalies.
Since the dependent variable (poverty) is binary, we apply a logit model to estimate the likelihood of poverty occurrence based on climate shocks and the socioeconomic characteristics of households.
The empirical results show that both types of extreme events significantly increase the risk of poverty among agricultural households, with drought having a more pronounced effect. Specifically, experiencing a drought increases the likelihood of poverty by more than three times, compared to a 1.5-fold increase in the case of floods. This highlights the severe vulnerability of farming households to prolonged water deficits, which directly affect agricultural yields and food security.
Furthermore, the analysis reveals that certain household characteristics exacerbate vulnerability to poverty. Households with more than 14 members face a significantly higher probability of falling into both monetary and food poverty. In contrast, income diversification reduces poverty risk, as it strengthens the economic resilience of farming households in the face of climate shocks.
Finally, our results underscore a key gender dimension: households headed by women are less likely to experience monetary poverty compared to those headed by men. This may be due to differences in financial management strategies or a more cautious approach to income diversification.
In sum, this study highlights the urgent need for public policies that integrate both climatic and social dimensions to effectively combat rural poverty in the context of increasing climate variability.
JEL Classification : Q18; Q54 ; O12 ; O13
Type du papier : Recherche empiriqu
Le microcrédit au service de l’inclusion financière : Une lecture théorique des apports, mécanismes et conditions d’efficacité
No full textThis theoretical paper explores the contribution of microcredit to financial inclusion, highlighting its mechanisms, limitations, and developmental prospects. Microcredit is designed to provide financial services to individuals excluded from the traditional banking system, particularly low-income populations, women, and informal workers. It supports income-generating activities, enables saving behaviors, and strengthens the capacity to manage economic risks.
The study analyzes how microcredit fosters financial inclusion through three core dimensions: access, usage, and quality of financial services. It draws upon conceptual frameworks from development economics, inclusive finance, and microfinance theory. It also explores indirect outcomes of microcredit, such as economic empowerment, vulnerability reduction, and improved financial behavior.
By identifying the key mechanisms and conditions under which microcredit effectively promotes financial inclusion, this paper offers a structured theoretical perspective to better understand its developmental role, while acknowledging structural challenges that may constrain its impact.
JEL Classification : G21, O16, I38
Paper type : Theoretical ResearchCe papier propose une synthèse théorique de la relation entre microcrédit et inclusion financière, en soulignant les leviers, les limites et les perspectives de cette interaction dans les économies en développement. Le microcrédit, conçu comme un outil financier destiné aux populations exclues des circuits bancaires classiques, joue un rôle déterminant dans l’extension de l’accès aux services financiers de base. Il permet aux individus à faibles revenus, en particulier les femmes et les travailleurs du secteur informel, de financer des activités génératrices de revenus, d’épargner, et de mieux gérer les risques économiques.
L’étude examine les différentes dimensions par lesquelles le microcrédit influence l’inclusion financière, en mettant l’accent sur l'accès, l'utilisation, et la qualité des services financiers. Elle mobilise plusieurs cadres conceptuels issus de l'économie du développement, de la finance inclusive et de la microfinance. Elle explore également les effets indirects du microcrédit, notamment en matière d’autonomisation économique, de réduction de la vulnérabilité et de structuration des comportements financiers.
En identifiant les mécanismes d’action du microcrédit et les conditions de son efficacité, ce document offre un cadre analytique permettant de mieux comprendre comment cet outil peut contribuer de manière durable à l'inclusion financière, tout en abordant les limites structurelles qui peuvent en réduire la portée.
JEL Classification : G21, O16, I38
Type du papier : Recherche Théoriqu
L’Expérience Collaborateur au Service du Marketing RH : Un Catalyseur d’Innovation Managériale
No full textIn a context marked by digital transformation, changing employee needs and a fierce war for talent, companies face many challenges in attracting and retaining the best talent. A good HR marketing strategy is therefore the obvious solution to this problem. To achieve this, companies need to respond to the growing expectations of the new generation of employees, namely clarity of objectives, personal development and work-life balance. These elements are essential for a positive experience at work.
The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of a positive employee experience on the attractiveness and retention of employees in an environment overwhelmed by digital transformation. The study is based on a literature review exploring academic works and case studies of companies that have integrated a people-centered approach and digital into their HR strategy. To this end, it relies in particular on the Social Exchange Theory and the Self-Determination Theory, which provide a conceptual framework for the analysis of the relationships between these variables.
Our findings show that a positive employee experience strengthens the employer brand, improves talent attractiveness and promotes talent engagement. While the majority of research agrees on the benefits of digital for improving business processes in general and HR marketing in particular, few studies link it to the concept of employee experience. The contribution of our study is to cross-reference these two increasingly emerging concepts.
Classification JEL: O15
Paper type: Theoretical ResearchDans un contexte marqué par la transformation digitale, l’évolution des besoins des employés et une guerre acharnée des talents, les entreprises font face à de nombreux défis en vue d’attirer et fidéliser les meilleurs talents. Une bonne stratégie marketing RH s’impose donc comme la solution évidente à cette problématique. Pour ce faire, l’entreprise doit répondre aux attentes croissantes de la nouvelle génération de salariés à savoir une clarté des objectifs, le développement personnel et l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée. Ces éléments s’avèrent essentiels à une expérience positive au travail.
L’objectif de cette étude est d’analyser l’impact d’une expérience collaborateur positive sur l’attractivité et la rétention des employés dans un environnement submergé par la transformation digitale. Cette étude repose sur une revue de la littérature explorant les travaux académiques et les études de cas d’entreprises ayant intégré une approche centrée sur l’expérience collaborateur ainsi que le digital dans leur stratégie RH. Pour ce faire, elle s’appuie notamment sur la théorie de l’Échange Social et la théorie de l’Auto-Détermination, qui fournissent un cadre conceptuel pour l’analyse des relations entre ces variables.
Nos résultats montrent qu’une expérience collaborateur positive renforce la marque employeur, améliore l’attractivité des talents et favorise l’engagement des talents. Si la majorité des recherches s’accordent sur les avantages du digital dans l’amélioration des processus de l’entreprise en général ainsi que sur le marketing RH, peu d’études le mettent en lien avec le concept d’expérience collaborateur. L’apport de notre étude est de croiser ces deux concepts de plus en plus émergents.
JEL Classification : O15
Type du papier : Recherche Théoriqu
Étude de la satisfaction des usagers du service de transport par bus : cas des étudiants de la FSJES d’Ait Melloul
No full textIn the context of rapid urbanization, public transport becomes essential for economic and social development, especially in large urban areas. However, in Morocco, the public transport system remains insufficient to meet the needs of users, particularly in Greater Agadir, where irregular schedules and vehicle overcrowding pose major issues. This study examines the impact of aligning public transport services (schedules, frequency, comfort, and peak hour management) on the satisfaction of students at FSJES Aït Melloul.
The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining exploratory interviews with institutional actors and a questionnaire administered to 200 students. Data analysis is based on Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that peak hour management, schedule adjustment, and perceived comfort have a significant impact on user satisfaction. In contrast, bus frequency does not have a direct effect on satisfaction but acts indirectly through the perception of optimized schedules.
This research highlights the importance of aligning transport policies with the actual needs of users, particularly students. It provides practical recommendations for improving the quality of transport services, considering the sustainability of the system and territorial equity. The study thus contributes to a better understanding of user expectations and the challenges that public authorities must face to make public transport more efficient and accessible to all.
Classification JEL: R40; R42; R48
Paper type: Empirical ResearchDans un contexte d’urbanisation rapide, le transport public devient essentiel pour le développement économique et social, notamment dans les grandes agglomérations. Cependant, au Maroc, le système de transport collectif reste insuffisant pour répondre aux besoins des usagers, en particulier dans le Grand Agadir, où l’irrégularité des horaires et la surcharge des véhicules posent des problèmes majeurs. Cette étude examine l’impact de l’alignement des services de transport public (horaires, fréquence, confort et gestion des heures de pointe) sur la satisfaction des étudiants de la FSJES d’Aït Melloul.
L’étude adopte une approche méthodologique mixte, combinant des entretiens exploratoires avec des acteurs institutionnels et un questionnaire administré à 200 étudiants. L’analyse des données repose sur la modélisation par équations structurelles (PLS-SEM). Les résultats montrent que la gestion des heures de pointe, l’ajustement des horaires et le confort perçu ont un impact significatif sur la satisfaction des usagers. En revanche, la fréquence des bus n’a pas d’effet direct sur la satisfaction, mais agit indirectement à travers la perception des horaires optimisés.
Cette recherche souligne l’importance de centrer les politiques de transport sur les besoins réels des usagers, en particulier les étudiants. Elle propose des recommandations pratiques pour améliorer la qualité du service de transport, en tenant compte de la durabilité du système et de l’équité territoriale. L’étude contribue ainsi à une meilleure compréhension des attentes des usagers et des défis auxquels les autorités publiques doivent faire face pour rendre le transport collectif plus efficace et accessible à tous.
JEL Classification : R40 ; R42 ; R48
Type du papier : Recherche empiriqu
Targeting Social Assistance Beneficiaries Using Machine Learning: A Poverty Probability-Based Approach
No full textIn a context where social inequalities are deepening and public resources are becoming increasingly scarce; the fair and effective identification of social assistance beneficiaries has become a central issue. Traditional targeting methods, such as categorical eligibility or proxy means testing, are now showing their limits, frequently producing inclusion and exclusion errors.
This study relies on a synthetic dataset of 12,600 individuals described by 59 socio-economic variables, ranging from demographic characteristics and education level access to financial and digital services. Three supervised learning models are compared: logistic regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost. The results reveal that tree-based models outperform logistic regression, particularly in reducing exclusion errors, which are especially critical in social policy contexts.
The analysis of key variables highlights the decisive role of education levels, place of residence (urban/rural), and access to digital and financial services. These findings confirm the need for a multidimensional approach to poverty that goes beyond purely monetary criteria. Finally, the study emphasizes the ethical challenges raised using algorithms: transparency, bias reduction, and institutional accountability emerge as essential conditions for legitimizing their integration into social protection and for contributing to more inclusive and equitable systems.
Classification JEL: I32; I38; C45; C55; H53
Paper type: Empirical ResearchIn a context where social inequalities are deepening and public resources are becoming increasingly scarce; the fair and effective identification of social assistance beneficiaries has become a central issue. Traditional targeting methods, such as categorical eligibility or proxy means testing, are now showing their limits, frequently producing inclusion and exclusion errors.
This study relies on a synthetic dataset of 12,600 individuals described by 59 socio-economic variables, ranging from demographic characteristics and education level access to financial and digital services. Three supervised learning models are compared: logistic regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost. The results reveal that tree-based models outperform logistic regression, particularly in reducing exclusion errors, which are especially critical in social policy contexts.
The analysis of key variables highlights the decisive role of education levels, place of residence (urban/rural), and access to digital and financial services. These findings confirm the need for a multidimensional approach to poverty that goes beyond purely monetary criteria. Finally, the study emphasizes the ethical challenges raised using algorithms: transparency, bias reduction, and institutional accountability emerge as essential conditions for legitimizing their integration into social protection and for contributing to more inclusive and equitable systems.
Classification JEL: I32; I38; C45; C55; H53
Paper type: Empirical Researc
Technologies de l’industrie 4.0 et performance logistique : Analyse thématique de la littérature
No full textThe emergence of Industry 4.0 marks a major turning point in the way organizations design, manage, and optimize their supply chains. Driven by the integration of advanced digital technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, blockchain, and robotics, Industry 4.0 is emerging as a key performance driver for the modern supply chain. This article offers an in-depth descriptive literature review, highlighting the direct and multidimensional impacts of these technologies on logistics performance. Through a rigorous thematic analysis based on evaluated academic sources, the study identifies and synthesizes theoretical and empirical contributions around several key performance axes: visibility and traceability, forecasting and planning, automation and efficiency, agility and resilience, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. The results indicate that I4.0 technologies promote real-time data exchange, the development of predictive capabilities, agile responses to disruptions, and increased customer focus, all of which enhance the resilience, efficiency, and responsiveness of supply chains. However, the literature also highlights a lack of robust empirical validation and still limited sector coverage. The article concludes by proposing avenues for future research, particularly through cross-sector comparisons, longitudinal studies, and the exploration of socio-organizational factors that determine the success of digital transformation. This review thus contributes to enriching academic understanding of the subject while providing relevant benchmarks for decision-makers engaged in the digital transformation of their supply chain.
Classification JEL: L23, M11, O33, L86, D24
Paper type: Theoretical ResearchL’émergence de l’Industrie 4.0 marque un tournant majeur dans la manière dont les organisations conçoivent, pilotent et optimisent leurs chaînes logistiques. Portée par l’intégration de technologies digitales avancées telles que l’Internet des objets, l’intelligence artificielle, l’analyse du Big Data, la blockchain et la robotique, l’Industrie 4.0 s’impose comme un levier essentiel de performance pour la chaîne logistique moderne. Cet article propose une revue de littérature descriptive approfondie, mettant en lumière les impacts directs et multidimensionnels de ces technologies sur la performance logistique. À travers une analyse thématique rigoureuse fondée sur des sources académiques évaluées, l’étude identifie et synthétise les contributions théoriques et empiriques autour de plusieurs axes de performance clés : visibilité et traçabilité, prévision et planification, automatisation et efficacité, agilité et résilience, réduction des coûts et satisfaction client. Les résultats indiquent que les technologies de l’I4.0 favorisent l’échange de données en temps réel, le développement de capacités prédictives, des réponses agiles face aux perturbations, ainsi qu’une orientation accrue vers le client autant de facteurs qui renforcent la résilience, l’efficacité et la réactivité des chaînes logistiques. Toutefois, la littérature souligne également un manque de validations empiriques robustes et une couverture sectorielle encore limitée. L’article conclut en proposant des pistes de recherche futures, notamment à travers des comparaisons intersectorielles, des études longitudinales et l’exploration des facteurs socio-organisationnels qui conditionnent le succès de la transformation digitale. Cette revue contribue ainsi à enrichir la compréhension académique du sujet tout en offrant des repères pertinents pour les décideurs engagés dans la transformation digitale de leur chaîne logistique.
JEL Classification : L23, M11, O33, L86, D24
Type du papier : Recherche Théoriqu
Crise Covid : Réalités et réflexions post-Covid pour une organisation hospitalière résiliente
No full textThe Covid-19 crisis disrupted the usual benchmarks of healthcare systems and profoundly unsettled hospital organizations. Healthcare personnel bore the full brunt of these upheavals and faced the risk of developing emotional and psychological problems. This article aims to discuss the pandemic’s impacts on the health and safety of staff and to explore the agility capacity of a regional hospital (CHR) in northern Morocco, to develop effective post-epidemic strategies.
This exploratory study was carried out over five months using a questionnaire administered to 50 medical and paramedical professionals from the CHR's hospital centers, along with 28 semi-structured interviews conducted with hierarchical managers. To manage the crisis, several actions were undertaken at the CHR at organizational, structural, and mission levels.
The crisishad a psychological impact on the health of professionals. They were subjected to extreme pressure, experiencing chronic stress and burnout. Work overload, risk of contamination, demotivation, poor working conditions, internal communication problems, shortcomings in task organization, and shortages of protective equipment were among the dramatic consequences of the pandemic, similar to those observed even in developed countries.
In response, the respondents proposed several avenues for improvement to promote staff well-being and strengthen hospital resilience. It therefore appears necessary to intervene by implementing support measures to ensure a more resilient organization, thereby meeting the demands of today's healthcare systems.
ClassificationJEL : : I11
Paper type: Empirical ResearchLa crise Covid-19 a bouleversé les repères habituels des systèmes de santé et a profondément bousculé l'organisation hospitalière. Le personnel de santé a subi de plein fouet le choc de ces bouleversements et a encouru le risque de développer des problèmes psychologiques émotionnels. L’objectif de cet article est de discuter les impacts de la pandémie sur la santé et la sécurité du personnel etd’explorer la capacité d’agilité d’un hôpital régional (CHR) au Nord du Maroc en vue de développer des stratégies efficaces post-épidémiques. Cette étude exploratoire a été réalisée sur une durée de 5 mois moyennant un questionnaire administré aux 50 professionnels médicaux et paramédicaux relevant des centres hospitaliers du CHR et 28 entretiens semi-directifs menés auprès des responsables hiérarchiques. Pour parvenir à gérer la crise, plusieurs actions ont été entreprises au niveau du CHR sur plan organisationnel, structurel et de missions. La crise a eu un impact psychologique sur la santé des professionnels. Ces derniers ont été soumis à rude épreuve et ont vécu un état de stress chronique et d’épuisement professionnel. La surcharge de travail, risque de contamination, démotivation, mauvaises conditions du travail, problème de communication interne, lacunes au niveau de l’organisation des tâches et déficit en matériel de protection ont constitué autant des conséquences dramatiques de la pandémie à l’instar même des pays développés. Ainsi, les enquêtés ont proposé plusieurs perspectives d’amélioration afin de promouvoir le bien-être du personnel et de renforcer la résilience de l’hôpital. Il parait alors nécessaire d’intervenir par la mise en place des mesures d’aide pour assurer une organisation plus résiliente et de répondre ainsi aux exigences des systèmes de santé actuels.
JEL Classification : I11
Type du papier : Recherche empiriqu
Exploring the Digital Transformation of HR: Insights from a Bibliometric Analysis
No full textThis study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric investigation into the scholarly literature on Human Resource (HR) digitalization, with the aim of outlining the most recent advances in the domain. Drawing on a dataset of 774 articles published between 2010 and 2024, it applies bibliometric techniques particularly through the VOSviewer software to trace research trajectories and pinpoint core thematic areas. The analysis enhances the overall understanding of how digital transformation is shaping HR management, while also shedding light on the challenges and opportunities it introduces for organizations. Findings indicate a consistent rise in academic output, particularly around themes such as artificial intelligence, big data, and digital HR platforms. The study further uncovers collaborative patterns among leading authors and institutions and identifies promising directions for future inquiry in this fast-developing research field. In addition to its descriptive contribution, the article advances theory by distinguishing the main conceptual streams that underpin HR digitalization research, exposing insufficiently explored topics, and suggesting an analytical framework to examine how digitalization influences HR practices and organizational performance. Collectively, these insights not only strengthen comprehension of the impact of digital transformation on HR but also provide valuable theoretical orientations to support future academic endeavors and practical decision-making.
Classification JEL : M12, M15, O33.
Paper type: Theoretical Research.This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric investigation into the scholarly literature on Human Resource (HR) digitalization, with the aim of outlining the most recent advances in the domain. Drawing on a dataset of 774 articles published between 2010 and 2024, it applies bibliometric techniques particularly through the VOSviewer software to trace research trajectories and pinpoint core thematic areas. The analysis enhances the overall understanding of how digital transformation is shaping HR management, while also shedding light on the challenges and opportunities it introduces for organizations. Findings indicate a consistent rise in academic output, particularly around themes such as artificial intelligence, big data, and digital HR platforms. The study further uncovers collaborative patterns among leading authors and institutions and identifies promising directions for future inquiry in this fast-developing research field. In addition to its descriptive contribution, the article advances theory by distinguishing the main conceptual streams that underpin HR digitalization research, exposing insufficiently explored topics, and suggesting an analytical framework to examine how digitalization influences HR practices and organizational performance. Collectively, these insights not only strengthen comprehension of the impact of digital transformation on HR but also provide valuable theoretical orientations to support future academic endeavors and practical decision-making.
Classification JEL : M12, M15, O33.
Paper type: Theoretical Research
Les dynamiques conjointes de la transformation numérique et de l’innovation dans le développement territorial
No full textThe aim of this paper is to examine the interplay between digital transformation and innovation as engines of territorial development. The investigation focuses on the main mechanisms through which both engines reinforce one another to influence territorial development. The relevance of this study relies on the need to understand how digital technologies and innovation can strengthen territories' value creation potentials, and disclose both the benefits and the issues of their implementation.
The methodological approach is based on a conceptual literature review, which enables a combined analysis of the key concepts by identifying the mechanisms through which digital transformation and innovation influence territorial, economic, and social performance. Examples are used to illustrate the joint impacts of digital transformation and innovation on the efficiency and attractiveness of regions, particularly in developing contexts.
This research highlights the strategic role of digital transformation and innovation in reconfiguring territorial development trajectories. The findings show that the uptake of digital technologies and innovative practices is a key factor in constructing local competitiveness, building resilience, and formulating sustainable territorial development. This process also carries threats, such as social exclusion, growing inequalities, and the shrinking of certain traditional activities. As such, policymakers and businesses must weigh between the opportunities of such changes and ensuring an inclusive and equitable territorial fabric.
Classification JEL: O33, O40
Paper type: Theoretical ResearchL'objectif de cet article est d'étudier la relation entre la transformation digitale et l'innovation en matière de promotion du développement territorial. La recherche se concentre sur les principaux processus et mécanismes par lesquels ces deux facteurs interagissent pour affecter le développement territorial. Cette étude est motivée par le besoin de saisir comment l'innovation et les technologies digitales peuvent accroître les capacités des territoires à créer de la valeur, tout en décelant les avantages et les défis associés à leur mise en œuvre.
La démarche méthodologique s’appuie sur une revue de littérature conceptuelle, qui permet d’organiser une analyse croisée des notions, en identifiant les logiques à travers lesquelles la transformation numérique et l’innovation influencent la performance territoriale, économique et sociale. Des exemples sont mobilisés afin d’illustrer les impacts conjoints de la transformation numérique sur l’efficacité et l’attractivité des régions, en particulier dans les contextes en développement.
Cette étude souligne l'importance stratégique de la transformation digitale et de l'innovation dans la reconfiguration des trajectoires de développement territorial. Les conclusions indiquent que l'association de technologies numériques et de méthodes novatrices est cruciale pour améliorer la compétitivité à l'échelle locale, consolider la résilience et encourager un développement durable à l'échelle territoriale. Cependant, cette dynamique n'est pas sans risques, comme l'exclusion sociale, l'augmentation des disparités ou encore la vulnérabilité de certains secteurs conventionnels. Il est donc essentiel pour les décideurs et les sociétés de trouver un équilibre entre les potentialités offertes par ces changements et la sauvegarde d'un tissu territorial équilibré et inclusif.
JEL Classification : O33, O40
Type du papier : Recherche Théoriqu