Science and Technology Development in the Gulf States: Economic Diversification through Regional Collaboration

Zusammenfassung

The Arab states of the Gulf, currently heavily reliant on oil and gas exports, have stated their intention to promote economic diversification and have embarked on reforming existing institutions for higher education, scientific research, and texhnology innovation. The region has witnessed huge population growth in recent decades, and in some cases (e.g. Saudi Arabia) almost half the population is under the age of twenty-five and in need of access to quality education and meaningful employment opportunities. This book provides an in-depth discussion of what is needed to accelerate the development of science, technology and innovation in the Gulf. Among other issues, the authors discuss the need for regional collaboration, and tackle systemic challenges such as immigration policies, career incentives for GCC citizens, and increased inclusion of women in the workforce.

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Bibliographische Angaben

Auflage

1/2017

Copyrightjahr

2017

ISBN-Print

978-3-95994-002-3

ISBN-Online

978-3-95994-003-0

Verlag

Gerlach Press, Berlin

Sprache

Englisch

Seiten

169

Produkttyp

Sammelband