Learning by Doing
Learning by Doing

Author: Aaron Segal

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2023-06-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780367156053

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This unique survey will interest a large audience, from technology policymakers to business people. It will serve as a reference guide to the current state of science and technology policies in every region of the world and as a framework for analyzing and understanding how science and technology capabilities are being developed.

Science, Technology, Innovation, and Development in the Arab Countries
Science, Technology, Innovation, and Development in the Arab Countries

Author: Omar Bizri

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 0128125780

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Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economic Growth in Arab Countries explores fresh approaches to STI policy formulation and implementation in the region, with applications to developing countries elsewhere. Developing useful contexts for studying Arab policies about science, technology, and innovation requires trustworthy data and judgment. Omar Bizri brings together both in this book. Data from sources such as the World Bank, UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union, Nature, Science and recent surveys and policy formulation initiatives anchor this study among national initiatives that focus on essential needs, including safe water and food production, renewable energy utilization, and job and enterprise creation. For those eager to understand the challenges of STI capacity building, this book explores the many connections between technological change and economic growth. - Presents and analyzes data about past, current and proposed efforts aimed at STI capacity building in Arab countries - Emphasizes demand-driven policies for promoting rapid infrastructure and endogenous STI capacity building, as well as job creation - Explores ways to enhance STI capacity building efforts through community-based and national initiatives - Includes data from sources such as the World Bank, UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union, Nature, Science and recent surveys

Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer

Author: Goel Cohen

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2004-02-20

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780761997702

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This book identifies the major factors responsible for effective transfer of information and human expertise from an advanced country or a multinational corporation to the developing world.

Science and Technology in Development Planning
Science and Technology in Development Planning

Author: Victor L. Urquidi

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1483153509

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Science and Technology in Development Planning: Science, Technology and Global Problems covers the proceedings of the Symposium on Science and Technology Development Planning. The book presents several papers that tackle one of the agendas of the symposium, intended to convey to the reader the main lines of thought brought to the symposium and to illustrate various approaches. The 17 chapters of the text are organized into five parts, according to what agenda they cover. The first part tackles the interaction between science and technology and long-range development goals and strategies, while the second part deals with the science and technology in sectoral planning. Part III covers the incorporation of science and technology in the techniques of development planning; Part IV discusses the planning of science and technology in the development process. The last part talks about international cooperation. The book will be of great interest to readers cornered with the progress of science and how it will influence the world.