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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 1753-7983
- DOI
- 10.1108/17537980810861466
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assert a mainstream role for focused R&D as a service activity for the economy and for society in a prosperous and harmonious Middle East. Design/methodology/approach – Comparative review of science policy options in the context of today's Middle Eastern economies and societies, their competitiveness, needs, aspirations. Findings – A clear case for a university‐based R&D policy targeting the needs and potential of each nation so as to stimulate entrepreneurship, job creation and renewal of traditional sectors and small firms. Practical implications – Priority allocation of resources to targeted R&D together with associated policy changes to achieve an open socio‐economic climate conducive to innovation and birth of new activities. Originality/value – To remind policymakers of recent international experience and thus help identify a Middle Eastern R&D focus also in the context of Islam's historic appreciation of the value of knowledge and learning.
Journal
Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues – Emerald Publishing
Published: Feb 29, 2008
Keywords: Research and development; Competitive strategy; Employment; Middle East; Government policy; Economic growth