From Global Emergence to Local Anchorage: Evolution of the CSR Concept, Morocco's Commitment and Integration into the Educational System

Since the 20th century, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been widely explored by researchers and practitioners across different contexts. Over time, the concept has evolved into a complex and multidimensional framework, characterized by diverse interpretations and the absence of a unified theoretical consensus. While industrialized countries began to engage with CSR as early as the 1950s, Morocco’s commitment to sustainability emerged later. However, recent years have been marked by increasing awareness and growing momentum, reflected in the introduction of CSR labels, charters, and responsible practices within companies and institutions.CSR has become a central topic at academic, economic, and social levels. This article reviews the evolution of CSR and examines Morocco's efforts to integrate sustainability into its national policies and strategies. It also examines the extent to which sustainability is incorporated into the Moroccan education system.. By exploring the link between CSR, public policy, and education through this lens, this study provides insights into how Morocco is working to build a sustainable culture of responsibility at the national level, and identifies the institutional conditions under which such efforts are more or less likely to translate into practice.