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Innovative Research Award

Aicha Ahnach
LERASE FSJES AGADIR at Université

Aicha Ahnach is an accomplished economist and researcher specializing in social economy, cooperative entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment. She is affiliated with LERASE FSJES AGADIR at Université Ibn Zohr in Morocco, where she conducts rigorous empirical and qualitative research on cooperative models and economic inclusion.

Aicha Ahnach
Affiliation LERASE FSJES AGADIR
Country Morocco
Google Scholar jNDUyoEAAAAJ
Documents 7
Citations 14
h-index 3
Subject Area social economy
Event Global HRM Awards

Abstract

Aicha Ahnachis a doctoral researcher in economics specializing in the intersection of social economy, cooperative entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment within the Moroccan context. Her research demonstrates how cooperative models, particularly those led by women, function as instruments of economic inclusion, social stability, and sustainable development. Through rigorous qualitative and empirical analyses, her work contributes to understanding the theoretical foundations and practical impacts of solidarity-based economic approaches in developing regions.

Keywords

  • Économie Sociale et Solidaire (Social and Solidarity Economy)
  • Cooperative Entrepreneurship
  • Women’s Empowerment
  • Economic Inclusion and Social Stability
  • Qualitative Research Methodology
  • Gender and Development Economics

Introduction

 Aicha AHNACH represents an emerging generation of scholars dedicated to understanding economic models that prioritize social welfare and inclusive development. Her academic trajectory, rooted at Université Ibn Zohr in Morocco’s Souss Massa region, reflects a commitment to contextual research grounded in local realities. Her doctoral research in economics has produced substantial contributions to the scholarly literature on cooperative economics, with particular emphasis on how cooperative structures serve as vehicles for women’s economic participation and societal empowerment [1].

Research Profile

Institutional Affiliation and Credentials: Dr. AHNACH holds a PhD in Economics from Université Ibn Zohr and is affiliated with LERASE FSJES AGADIR (Laboratory of Economics and Social Sciences) at the same institution. S

Geographic Focus: Much of her research is grounded in Morocco, with particular attention to the Souss Massa region, where cooperative models have deep historical roots and contemporary relevance.  [3].

Research Contributions

Theoretical Contributions: AHNACH’s work advances understanding of cooperative entrepreneurship by situating it within broader historical and conceptual frameworks. H

Policy-Relevant Analysis: Her research produces actionable insights for policymakers and development practitioners. By analyzing how cooperative development policies function in practice, she identifies both enabling conditions and constraints for cooperative sustainability.

Publications

  • Pathways to women’s empowerment and social inclusion through cooperative entrepreneurship: Insights from Morocco (2025).
  • La construction théorique de l’entrepreneuriat coopératif : des racines historiques aux dimensions conceptuelles (2025).
  • Entrepreneuriat coopératif féminin et empowerment de la femme : Une exploration de la situation dans la région Souss Massa (2022).
  • L’économie sociale et solidaire, un levier de l’empowerment des femmes: étude exploratoire qualitative des adhérentes de la coopérative agricole féminine Tadmamte (2020).
  • L’économie sociale et solidaire et emploi des jeunes: étude exploratoire et qualitative des coopératives de pêche artisanale au niveau de la région d’Agadir

Research Impact

Citation Impact: Dr. AHNACH’s publications have generated 14 citations in peer-reviewed literature and academic databases, with an h-index of 3, indicating meaningful impact within her field. Her most highly cited work—”Pathways to women’s empowerment and social inclusion through cooperative entrepreneurship: Insights from Morocco”—has generated 4 citations, demonstrating immediate recognition and citation by other scholars engaged in cooperative economics and development studies.

Interdisciplinary Reach: Her publications appear across diverse academic venues—economics journals, management journals, social science journals, and journals dedicated specifically to cooperative economics and social economy.

Award Suitability

Academic Excellence and Scholarly Contribution: Dr. AHNACH demonstrates exceptional commitment to scholarly research conducted to rigorous academic standards. Her publication record reflects sustained productivity in peer-reviewed venues, with publications spanning from 2020 to 2025, indicating ongoing active engagement in research.

Research Innovation and Originality: Her research approaches cooperative economics through innovative frameworks that integrate historical analysis of traditional cooperative structures with contemporary development challenges.

Conclusion

Dr. Aicha AHNACH represents an exemplary model of engaged scholarship that combines rigorous academic research with meaningful attention to development challenges affecting vulnerable populations. Her sustained research program on cooperative economics and women’s empowerment has generated publications that contribute to global scholarly understanding of alternative economic models while remaining grounded in contextual realities of Moroccan and broader North African development.

References

    1. AHNACH, A., ZOUHAIR, W., & RACHIDI, L. (2025). Pathways to women’s empowerment and social inclusion through cooperative entrepreneurship: Insights from Morocco. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 96(4), 697-730.

      https://doi.org/10.1111/apce.70004

    2. AHNACH, A., & RACHIDI, L. (2025). La construction théorique de l’entrepreneuriat coopératif : des racines historiques aux dimensions conceptuelles. International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics.

      https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.16704601

    3. ORCID. (n.d.). Aicha AHNACH researcher profile. ORCID Registry.

      https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1445-7047

    4. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Aicha AHNACH citation metrics and publication profile.Google Scholar Database.

      https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jNDUyoEAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

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