Analysis of the Determinants of Technological Innovations Within Agri-Food Companies in Morocco

Research background: The commitment of manufacturers in research and development activities (RD) and the realization of technological innovations have become effective means of stimulating economic growth. Purpose: The objective of this research is to diagnose RD activities and innovations within ag...

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Published in:Folia oeconomica stetinensia 2024-06, Vol.24 (1), p.1-21
Main Authors: Dahani, Zouhair, Dehhaoui, Mohammed, BOUSSELHAMI, Ahmed, Maatala, Nassreddine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
agri-food company
Agribusiness
Agriculture
Business Economy / Management
C45
Complementarity
Econometrics
Economic growth
Economy
Food
Generalized linear models
Human resource management
Morocco
O31
Partnerships
probit
Q16
R&D
Research & development
statistical survey
Technological change
Technological innovations
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Summary:Research background: The commitment of manufacturers in research and development activities (RD) and the realization of technological innovations have become effective means of stimulating economic growth. Purpose: The objective of this research is to diagnose RD activities and innovations within agri-food companies in Morocco that are engaged in the processing of food products by studying the determinants of technological innovations related to product and process within these companies. Research methodology: A statistical survey was conducted on a sample of 50 agri-food companies, employing a generalized linear model (GLM) with a probit model belonging to the quasi-binomial family. Results: The econometric analysis of the collected data revealed the presence of complementarity between product innovation and process innovation, as well as differences in the determinants of these two categories of innovations within the studied companies. The determinants are related to the business environment, RD activity and partnerships, human resource management in teams, technological infrastructure, and market demand. Novelty: This research enriches the literature by examining the determinants of technological innovations (both in terms of products and processes) in the agri-food sector in Morocco. Industry professionals can benefit from the results of this research, which will enable them to better understand the levers of innovation in this field. This information can be used to guide their innovation strategies, identify new opportunities and improve their overall performance.
ISSN:1730-4237
1898-0198
1898-0198
DOI:10.2478/foli-2024-0001