Authors - Mohamed Boujarfaoui, Amal Azeroual, Mourad Azhari, Abdessamad Dibi, Mustapha Esghir Abstract - Amid the progressive adoption of results-based management and the steady expansion of public expenditure on education, the question of allocative efficiency has become increasingly central to educational governance in Morocco. Despite substantial financial investment, the Moroccan education system continues to face persistent challenges related to learning outcomes, territorial inequalities, and school dropout rates. This paper examines the role of the Educational Management Information System (EMIS) as a strategic instrument for improving governance mechanisms and enhancing the allocation of educational resources. The analysis identifies several structural limitations affecting the current system, including fragmented data structures, weak interoperability between digital platforms, limited analytical exploitation of information, and insufficient integration of pedagogical, administrative, and budgetary dimensions. The study further explores the potential contribution of artificial intelligence (AI) to the transformation of educational governance. Through predictive analytics, intelligent dashboards, and budget simulation models, AI technologies can support more accurate decision-making, strengthen territorial targeting, and improve the anticipation of school dropout risks. Such tools also offer new opportunities for optimizing the distribution of financial and human resources while reinforcing performance-oriented public management. The paper argues that the modernization of Morocco’s educational information system, combined with the integration of AI, could significantly enhance the efficiency, equity, and responsiveness of educational policies. However, this transition requires substantial improvements in data governance, analytical capabilities, interoperability standards, and ethical safeguards to ensure transparency, accountability, and data security.
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