From Oil to Knowledge

Transforming the United Arab Emirates into a Knowledge-Based Economy
1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-78353-357-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 120 Seiten, Format (B × H): 260 mm x 184 mm, Gewicht: 502 g

Over-reliance on oil challenges the long-term sustainability of an economy. The UAE’s government has placed considerable focus on a comprehensive strategic planning exercise to transform the country’s economic structure from relying heavily on hydrocarbon resources to becoming a knowledge-based economy. Non-oil is to account for 80% of the country’s economy by 2021. From Oil to Knowledge examines the role of this major powerhouse of the Arab World to transform itself into a leader in the adoption of science, technology and innovation to drive economic success on the international stage.In this first book to present and critically evaluate the extent of the UAE’s success in diversifying its economy and implementing the principles and approaches of a Knowledge Economy, the authors identify the achievements of the government to date and the areas of further development. From Oil to Knowledge will be utilized as a guide by policymakers and senior managers to enhance their ability to think strategically towards implementing the pillars of a Knowledge Economy within their own organisations and nation states.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Alfaki, Ibrahim

Ahmed, Allam

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmensethik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. Literature review3. Making the case for the knowledge-based economy 4. Methodologies and approaches5. Economic diversification and knowledge utilisation6. Science, technology and innovation in UAE7. Technological readiness and competitiveness8. Roadmap towards UAE’s 2021 VisionCase study analysisReferences

Über Autor(innen)

Alfaki, Ibrahim; Ahmed, Allam