Ministre de l’Éducation Nationale, de l’Enseignement et de la Recherche

What Ministre de l’Éducation Nationale, de l’Enseignement et de la Recherche does

The Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, de l'Enseignement, de la Recherche Scientifique, de la Formation et de l'Insertion Professionnelle is the government ministry of the Union of Comoros responsible for preparing and implementing national policy on education, teaching, scientific research, vocational training, and professional integration. It operates the entire public education system across the country's three islands — Ngazidja, Ndzuani, and Mwali — through a central administration in Moroni and three island commissariats, delivering free education from preschool through higher education and overseeing both formal and non-formal tracks (literacy and Quranic schools). The Ministry directly runs and funds a portfolio of public institutions, including the Université des Comores (founded 2003) and its faculties, two regional university centers (Mohéli and Anjouan), and specialized schools (ENAC, ISFR, EST, Sup Management, École Nationale de Pêche), and also regulates the private sector — notably authorizing Université Midocean, the first private Arabic-language university in Comoros.

The Ministry is not a commercial enterprise and generates no revenue of its own. Its operating model is government service delivery funded by allocations from the Comorian state budget and supplemented by international development financing from the World Bank, AFD, the European Union, the African Development Fund, and bilateral partners including the UAE, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, China, Cuba, and Luxembourg. Reform is executed under the revised Orientation Law on Education and Training and aligned with the Plan Comores Emergent 2030. Active strategic projects include a 7 billion KMF UAE-funded vocational school in tourism/hospitality at Mitsamiouli, AFD-financed rehabilitation of Lycée de Fomboni on Mohéli, EU/AFD-backed vocational training financing, World Bank-financed priority education reform, and a 300-scholarship annual Morocco program administered through the Plateforme eBourse portal. Bacar Mvoulana was appointed Minister by President Azali Assoumani in 2024.

Name

Ministre de l’Éducation Nationale, de l’Enseignement et de la Recherche

Legal name

Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, de l'Enseignement, de la Recherche Scientifique, de la Formation et l'Insertion Professionnelle

Website

https://mineducomores.gouv.km

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Ministry of National Education of the Union of Comoros operates and regulates the free public education system across three islands, from preschool through higher education and research, funding operations via the state budget and multilateral/bilateral development partners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Education Administration

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110), Administration of Education Programs (92311), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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National/Federal Ministries & Departments of Education (EDADAAAA)

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Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD), Government Education Policy Units (Strategy & Legislation) (EDADADAC), Government Student Financial Aid Agencies (EDADAHAA), Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Public education services
• Educational policy governance
• Teacher training programs
• Vocational education training
• Higher education administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Moroni

HQ country

Comoros

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Budget Allocation: The Ministry is funded entirely through allocations from the state budget of the Union of Comores. It does not generate commercial revenue.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Ministry is the government body of the Union of Comores that prepares and implements national policy in education, higher education, scientific research, vocational training, and professional insertion, and directly operates and funds public educational institutions from preschool through university across the three islands of Ngazidja, Ndzuani, and Mwali. It regulates both public and private educational institutions, organizes national examinations, coordinates teacher training, and channels international development financing for education reform. All educational services at public institutions are provided free of charge to students.

Product overview

The Ministry operates a comprehensive educational ecosystem consisting of: (1) Public higher education centered around Université des Comores (UDC) and its constituent faculties (Droit/Sciences Économiques, Lettres/Sciences Humaines, Sciences et Techniques, Médecine, IFERE, IUT); (2) Private higher education anchored by Université Midocean, the first authorized private Arabic university; (3) Regional university centers on Mohéli and Anjouan islands; (4) Specialized schools (ENAC, ISFR, EST, Sup Management, École Nationale de Pêche); (5) Dual-track education systems (formal and non-formal); and (6) International scholarship programs through Morocco. Major infrastructure projects include a UAE-backed vocational tourism school in Mitsamiouli and school rehabilitation programs funded by AFD.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Université des Comores (UDC) The first and main public higher education institution of Comoros, located in Moroni. Offers programs in natural sciences, humanities, law and economics, medicine, engineering, technology, and social sciences, with instruction in French and Arabic, and serves as the flagship credentialing institution for the country.
• Université Midocean The first private Arabic university authorized by the Ministry, located in Moroni and offered as part of an international university network. Provides programs in Management, Information Technology, Digital Media, and Business Administration.
• Centre Universitaire de Mohéli (CUM) A university center located in Fomboni on Mohéli island, providing access to higher education programs for residents of Mwali who would otherwise need to travel to Ngazidja for university study.
• Centre Universitaire de Patsy (CUP) A university center located in Mutsamudu on Anjouan island, offering several undergraduate study programs for residents of Ndzuani.
• École Nationale d'Administration et de Commerce (ENAC) A specialized higher education institution within the Comorian public system, dedicated to training in administration and commerce for civil service and private-sector entry.
• Institut Supérieur de Formation et de Recyclage (ISFR) An institute dedicated to continuing education and professional retraining within the Comorian higher education system, supporting workforce upskilling and ongoing professional development.
• École Supérieure de Technologie (EST) A higher technology school within the Comorian university system providing specialized technical higher education programs.
• Sup Management A management-focused higher education institution within the Comorian public system, offering business and management programs.
• École Nationale de Pêche et de la Marine Marchande A national school specializing in fishing and merchant marine training within the Comorian higher education system.
• École de Métiers en Tourisme, Hôtellerie et Restauration de Mitsamiouli A vocational school under construction in Mitsamiouli for tourism, hospitality, and restaurant management, financed through a bilateral partnership with the UAE (GIS-KSA) with a 7 billion KMF budget covering construction, equipment, trainer training by international experts, and 3 years of operational accompaniment.
• Formal Education System Government-administered formal education covering preschool, elementary, secondary general, secondary technical, and higher education levels, with both public and private institutions, provided free of charge to all students at public institutions across the three islands.
• Non-Formal Education System Government-coordinated non-formal education including literacy programs (alphabétisation) and Quranic schools, complementing formal education and supporting adult learners and religious instruction.
• Plateforme eBourse (Morocco Scholarship Pre-Registration) Online pre-registration platform operated by the Ministry for Morocco scholarship applications, offering 300 scholarships annually for Comorian students at university, Master's, doctoral, medical specialty, and professional training levels, with eligibility tied to Baccalaureate or higher qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Lycée de Fomboni achieved an improvement in national exam pass rates from 24% to 44%.
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and major.

• Kingdom of MoroccosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Morocco offers an annual scholarship program for Comorian students covering university, Master's, doctoral, medical specialties, and professional training levels. Morocco offers 300 scholarships per year to eligible Comorian candidates. Eligibility criteria include holding a Baccalaureate (preferably scientific, 2025 session, with at least 'assez bien' grade) for university level, or a Licence for Master's, or a Master's for doctoral candidates.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO is implementing, with AFD funding, Phase 2 of the project supporting the production and dissemination of educational resources for primary and secondary school students in French-speaking sub-Saharan African countries. A diagnostic analysis workshop was held in December 2024 at Hotel Retaj to present findings and develop a precise roadmap for improving educational resource strategies.
• GIS-KSA (UAE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a bilateral partnership between Comoros and the UAE, an agreement of principle was signed for the construction of a vocational school in tourism, hospitality, and restaurant management at Mitsamiouli (Mitsamihuli), behind the local lycée. The project, managed by UAE firm GIS-KSA, has a total cost of 7 billion KMF and includes construction, equipment provision, trainer training by international experts, and 3-year operational accompaniment. The construction phase is planned for 10 months.
• People's Republic of ChinamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChina is a key bilateral partner supporting Comoros' development. Discussions between President Azali Assoumani and the Chinese Ambassador covered major infrastructure projects including the construction of a multi-sport stadium and an Olympic swimming pool to host the 2027 Island Games. The celebrations of Comoros' 50th independence coincide with the 50th anniversary of Comoros-China diplomatic relations, highlighting the depth of the partnership.
• Kingdom of Saudi ArabiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Arabia, through the King Salman Center for the Arabic Language, supports Arabic language teaching programs in Comoros. Saudi experts have delivered training in Arabic language teaching techniques to Arabic language teachers at the University of Comores and secondary schools. King Salman Mohamed Ben Salman is personally backing this initiative to strengthen Arabic language education.
• Republic of CubasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuba and Comoros are strengthening bilateral cooperation through discussions in education, agriculture, and health. The Secretary General of the Ministry met with Cuba's Ambassador to Moroni to explore cooperation axes in education, including potential teacher training programs and educational exchange initiatives. A follow-up meeting is planned in Cuba.
• Docet 4 Africa Network (Indian Ocean Islands Doctoral Schools)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA delegation of officials from doctoral schools of Indian Ocean islands visited Comoros at the invitation of the Minister of Education. This regional network aims to strengthen higher education and research capacities in African universities. A 7-day preparatory workshop was held at the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques to facilitate the opening of a doctoral school in the Union of Comores.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• UNESCO (Education Sector): UNESCO is a core strategic partner of the Comoros ministry, co-implementing the diagnostic and roadmap project on educational resource production funded by AFD. As a global education policy and programming body, UNESCO is a direct counterpart for policy design and reform support rather than a competitor.
• World Bank Education Global Practice: The World Bank Education Global Practice is financing the priority education reform project initiated by President Azali Assoumani. As the anchor multilateral funder, it is the most consequential external stakeholder for the Comoros ministry's reform agenda and a natural partner for any PE-style education investment active in the region.
• Agence Française de Développement (AFD) - Education Sector: AFD is a core financial partner for the Comoros ministry across multiple projects (Fomboni lycée, Msomo-Nahazi, UNESCO-implemented roadmap). It is the most active bilateral donor in the country's education sector and a comparable counterparty for development finance institutions.
• Ministère de l'Éducation de l'Union des Comores (historical/pre-2024 administration): The predecessor ministry under the same name before the 2024 appointment of Bacar Mvoulana represents the prior policy iteration for the same institution. It is materially comparable as it operated the same portfolio under earlier political leadership and is referenced in archived materials.

Broad incumbents

• Ministère de l'Éducation nationale (France): France's national education ministry shares the same formal name and Francophone administrative structure as the Comoros ministry. It is a much larger incumbent that historically shapes educational policy in former French colonies including Comoros through institutional and curricular linkages.

Regional players

• Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la Formation professionnelle (Mauritius): Mauritius operates a similarly structured small-island-state education ministry in the Indian Ocean, with overlapping membership in Indian Ocean regional education networks (e.g., Docet 4 Africa). It serves as a regional benchmark for small-state education governance and capacity models Comoros aspires to.
• Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (Madagascar): Madagascar's higher education ministry is a regional counterpart for the tertiary education and research functions overseen by the Comoros ministry, including the planned Comoros doctoral school under the Docet 4 Africa Network. Both face similar challenges in expanding research capacity from a low base.

Direct peers

• Ministère de l'Éducation et de la Formation professionnelle (Djibouti): Djibouti's education ministry is a small-state, Francophone-with-Arabic, donor-dependent peer in the broader Indian Ocean / Red Sea region. Both face similar structural constraints of small populations, multi-language instruction, and reliance on Gulf-state and multilateral financing.
• Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de l'Alphabétisation (Madagascar): Madagascar's education ministry is the closest regional peer: a low-income Indian Ocean Francophone state with a parallel island geography, similar French-Arabic heritage, and shared dependence on multilateral donor financing for education reform. The current Comoros Minister studied at Université d'Antananarivo, underscoring the institutional linkage.
• Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la Formation professionnelle (Haïti): Haïti's education ministry serves as a peer for a small, Francophone, donor-dependent sovereign where the state delivers free public education amid capacity constraints and infrastructure deficits. Comparable reform challenges around universal primary schooling and vocational training.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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