The real issues of the Middle East and the Arab Spring addressing research, innovation and entrepreneurship /
The wave of protests and populist uprisings in the Middle East has heightened the focus on a volatile region. But the emphasis on political issues has obscured underlying issues concerning education, infrastructure, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable environmental and social deve...
| Other Authors: | Andersson, Thomas, 1959-, Djeflat, Abdelkader., SpringerLink (Online service) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Springer,
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New York, NY : [2013] |
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1 online resource. |
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Innovation, technology, and knowledge management.
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The wave of protests and populist uprisings in the Middle East has heightened the focus on a volatile region. But the emphasis on political issues has obscured underlying issues concerning education, infrastructure, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable environmental and social development. This volume, emerging in the aftermath of a conference and workshop on science and technology in the region, presents contributions from a range of experts from the Middle East, Europe, and the world to provide fresh new insights and perspectives on the challenges and prospects for regional development in the changing global context of our time. The authors explore such topics as: the role of information and communication technologies; mindset change in support of investment in intangible assets and risk-taking; how to approach cultural issues, institutions and governance; collaborations with other regions, and; benchmarking performance while drawing lessons of relevance for the special local context. Ultimately, they offer a number of precise policy recommendations and practical insights for creating an enabling environment for capturing economic, political, and social opportunity. |
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Part 1. DEFINING THE NEED OF REFORM: SPECIAL CONTEXT, BENCHMARKING AND BEST PRACTICES -- The Changing Landscape of the Middle East / Thomas Andersson and Abdelkader Djeflat -- Capacity Building, Rationale and Learning from Best Practice / Thomas Andersson and Abdelkader Djeflat -- Basics on Benchmarking / Thomas Andersson and Abdelkader Djeflat -- Examining Performance / Thomas Andersson and Abdelkader Djeflat -- Measuring Performance in GCC and Selected MENA Countries: In-Depth Considerations of Implementation / Thomas Andersson and Abdelkader Djeflat -- Introduction / Thomas Andersson and Abdelkader Djeflat. Part 2. ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES -- The Relevance of Science and Technology for the Arab Spring and the Key Role of the Knowledge Economy / Abdelkader Djeflat -- Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Rentier Culture in the Arab Countries / Omar Bizri -- S & T Innovation Systems: The Role of Manufacturing, Institutions and Leaders / Eoin O'Sullivan -- Innovation in the Public Sector: Experiences in E-Procurement and University Research / Andrea Prat and Erina Ytsma -- New Perspectives on Health Issues, Research and Innovation / Kazem Behbehani and Peter F. Beales -- A Research and Development Framework for Sustainable Development in the GCC Countries / Thomas Andersson and John D. Liu. Part 3. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: LEVERAGING INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION -- Research Priorities and Their Impact on the National Innovation System / Cristina Flesia -- ICT Convergence and Europe's Digital Agenda 2010-2020 / Sylviane Toporkoff -- Establishing a New Framework for Lifelong Learning / Mohammed Chaib -- University-Industry Cooperation and Conditions for Start-Ups / David Audretsch, Ahmed Alshumaimri and Taylor Aldridge -- Building Knowledge and Innovation-Driven Economies in Arab Countries: How to Do It / Jean-Eric Aubert, Mats Karlsson and Anuja Utz -- Special Considerations and Ways Forward / Thomas Andersson. Includes bibliographical references and index. The wave of protests and populist uprisings in the Middle East has heightened the focus on a volatile region. But the emphasis on political issues has obscured underlying issues concerning education, infrastructure, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable environmental and social development. This volume, emerging in the aftermath of a conference and workshop on science and technology in the region, presents contributions from a range of experts from the Middle East, Europe, and the world to provide fresh new insights and perspectives on the challenges and prospects for regional development in the changing global context of our time. The authors explore such topics as: the role of information and communication technologies; mindset change in support of investment in intangible assets and risk-taking; how to approach cultural issues, institutions and governance; collaborations with other regions, and; benchmarking performance while drawing lessons of relevance for the special local context. Ultimately, they offer a number of precise policy recommendations and practical insights for creating an enabling environment for capturing economic, political, and social opportunity. English. |
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1 online resource. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781461452485 1461452481 1461452473 9781461452478 |