Overview of Regional Systems of Innovation in the Arab Region

Nour, Samia Mohamed

doi:10.1057/9781137462213_5

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“…Particularly, our analysis fills a gap in the Arab literature since we explore the poor performance of systems of innovation in the Arab region according to certain criteria, mainly the classification of Arab countries according to the structure of the economy. Our analysis provides a more comprehensive analysis as compared to the limited scope of analysis presented in Nour (2013c. Our analysis also fills a gap in the Arab literature by explaining the relationship between systems of innovation and the structure of the economy in the Arab region and the implications of weak systems of innovation in the Arab region (cf.…”

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Economic Systems of Innovation in the Arab Region

Nour¹

2016

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Section: Relevance and Contribution Of The Researchmentioning

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Economic Systems of Innovation in the Arab Region

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2016

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“…All the Arab countries -including resource-rich, oil-based, high-income Gulf states -still lack efficient institutions to build the systems of innovation due to failure to promote efficient educational system (Nour 2013). Much money has been spent in Arab Gulf universities.…”

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Towards formulating effective research and development national strategies in Arab countries

ElObeidy¹

2014

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Extremely weak R&D has a negative impact on growth and development in Arab countries. Developing a better R&D strategy could enhance capacity and effectiveness of R&D. The failure of the previously developed strategies in Arab countries was due to lack of vision, incorrect identification of R&D priorities, and disregard consulting stakeholders. This article discusses the challenges of developing R&D national strategies in Arab countries including identifying R&D priorities, managing stakeholders, assessing the current situation of R&D, and defining objectives of the strategies.Des stratégies de R&D extrêmement faibles ont un impact négatif sur la croissance et le développement dans les pays arabes. L'élaboration d'une meilleure stratégie de R&D pourrait améliorer les capacités et l'efficacité du secteur R&D. L'échec des stratégies précédemment élaborées dans les pays arabes peut être attribué au manque de vision, à une identification incorrecte des priorités de la R&D et à la non-consultation des parties prenantes. Les défis à relever pour élaborer des stratégies nationales de R&D dans les pays arabes, y compris l'identification des priorités en R&D, la gestion des parties prenantes, l'évaluation de la situation actuelle en matière de R&D et la définition des objectifs des stratégies sont traités ici.En los países árabes, la extrema debilidad del sector de investigación y desarrollo (IyD) ha generado un impacto negativo en el crecimiento y en el desarrollo. La creación de una mejor estrategia a ser implementada en este sector fortalecería su capacidad y su eficacia. El fracaso de las estrategias establecidas anteriormente en estos países se atribuye a la falta de visión, a la incorrecta identificación de prioridades en torno a la IyD, y a la no realización de una consulta que posibilitara incorporar el sentir de los actores. El artículo aborda los retos a ser enfrentados a la hora de elaborar estrategias de IyD en estos países, entre los cuales se encuentra la identificación de prioridades al respecto, la gestión orientada hacia los actores, la valoración de la situación actual de la IyD, así como la definición de los objetivos buscados al implementar cierta estrategia.

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“…It is evident that all Arab countries share common characteristic concerning the weakness and failure to promote an efficient science and technology system. In Egypt, for example, research has been characterised by negligence and anachronism for decades (Nour 2013). It lacks clear and viable visions and strategies, creativity and efficient management (Rached and Craissati, 2000).…”

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Governing public universities in Arab countries

ElObeidy

2014

Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education

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Traditionally in Arab public universities, presidents are appointed by government authorities. Recently, in uprising Arab countries universities' presidents have been elected by universities' faculty members. Neither traditional nor self-governance pattern succeeded to modernise Arab universities. Reforming patterns of governance is critical for improved productivity and accountability in Arab universities. Applying the modern pattern of university governance depends on the country's political system and extent of democracy. Arab countries need to establish an improved process of searching for leadership candidates. Improving patterns of universities' governance in Arab countries can lead to improving higher education and research and enhancing competitiveness among faculty members.

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Overview of Regional Systems of Innovation in the Arab Region

Cited by 3 publications

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Economic Systems of Innovation in the Arab Region

Economic Systems of Innovation in the Arab Region

Towards formulating effective research and development national strategies in Arab countries

Governing public universities in Arab countries

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