Thèse de sciences des sociétés préparée par Mariame SANO sous la direction de Jean-Baptiste MEYER à l’université Université de Paris-Descartes.
Cette thèse s’inscrit dans le cadre du projet de recherche « Enseignement supérieur en Afrique septentrionale ».
Thèse soutenue le 16 décembre 2025 à l’Université Paris Cité
Jury
- Gilles ROUET, Professeur des Universités, Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Examinateur)
- Abdérafi CHARKI, Associate Professor (HDR), Université d’Angers (Rapporteur)
- Sondess BEN ABID-ZARROUK, Professeure des Universités, Université de Haute Alsace (Rapporteuse)
- Hamidou DIA, Chargé de recherche(CR), IRD, Université Paris Cité (Examinateur)
- Amina CHAHED, Professeure (HDR), École Nationale Supérieure Vétérinaire d’Alger (Examinatrice)
- MEYER Jean-Baptiste, Research Director, IRD, Université Paris Cité (Directeur de la thèse)
Résumé du projet de thèse
This research examines the relationship between quality assurance in higher education and economic development through a comparative analysis of Guinea and Malaysia—two postcolonial nations with shared historical legacies but divergent developmental trajectories. The study investigates how quality assurance policies, governance systems, and institutional frameworks shape educational outcomes and broader national development, drawing on modernization, dependency, and institutionalist theories within a comparative political economy approach.
Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy and established itself as an international education hub through strategic state-building, effective resource management, and sustained investment in higher education infrastructure. In contrast, Guinea faces persistent institutional challenges including political fragmentation, neo patrimonial governance, and difficulty converting resource endowments into educational progress. The analysis examines critical factors affecting quality in higher educational institutions including institutional vision, governance structures, staff expertise, and technological infrastructure while exploring how West African systems (Guinea) compare with Southeast Asian models (Malaysia).
The research highlights that resilient state institutions characterized by capability, legitimacy, and forward-looking leadership are essential for sustainable development and educational transformation. By analyzing the interplay between quality assurance mechanisms and developmental outcomes, this study offers valuable insights for policymakers and international stakeholders seeking to strengthen institutional capacity and foster quality-driven, inclusive growth in the Global South.
Mots-Clés
Accreditation, Quality Assurance systems, Anglophone, Francophone, Governance, Policies, External & Internal Quality Assurance, Perception of Quality, Quality Assessment, Higher Education, Educational Reforms.
Zone géographique
Afrique : Guinée, Conakry, Asie, Malaysie, Kuala Lumpur.
Calendrier
• Début de la thèse : Novembre 2019
• Date prévue de soutenance : Décembre 2022