Download or read book Competitiveness of the ICT Sector in the Arab Region written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Developing countries have often focused on venture capital to boost investment. Some Arab countries are proponents of that approach, launching many funds geared towards the promotion of investment in the ICT sector. While those initiatives are a step in the right direction, they cannot succeed without complementary measures. There are five major determinants for the establishment of a competitive ICT sector at the national level, namely infrastructure, education, institutional quality, innovation and investment. Infrastructure must be solid, resilient and affordable. A high-quality secondary and tertiary education system, widespread e-skills and digital literacy are also needed. Furthermore, a competitive ICT sector requires a clear political vision, readiness to carry out regulatory reform and the rule of law. After exploring the limitations of the ICT sector in the Arab region, this study focuses on the role of innovation and investment in the establishment of a competitive ICT sector. Innovation is conceptualized as an ecosystem that includes entrepreneurs, large and small companies, accelerators, venture capitalists, business angels and government intermediaries. Promoting investment requires an enabling business environment and a solid knowledge of the ICT sector. Arab Governments must promote the development of various financing modes and mechanisms which include debt financing, the establishment of primary and secondary capital markets. The banking sector must be more actively involved, and business angel networks and government support programmes must be established."--Publisher description.
Download or read book Regional Profile of the Information Society in the Arab Region written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Economy in Development written by A. D'Costa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-09-05 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Economy in Development presents conceptual and empirical analyses of the opportunities offered by information and communications technologies (ICT). Contributors include scholars and policy makers from international organizations, and the chapters include understudied cases from Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology written by Marshall, Stewart and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2005-06-30 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This encyclopedia provides a thorough examination of concepts, technologies, policies, training, and applications of ICT in support of economic and regional developments around the globe"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Trade Competitiveness of the Middle East and North Africa written by Jos R. L pez-C lix and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade, four major developments in global economic integration have shaped trade policy and the economic performance of countries within the Middle East and North Africa region: the emergence of global supply chains, the growth of trade in services, the rise of China and India as major international trading powers, and regional integration. These developments, along with the labor and natural resource endowments of particular countries (some are resource-poor but labor-abundant, some resource-rich and labor-abundant, and some resource-rich and labor-importing), have influenced export diversification outcomes across the region. Yet these countries may not be taking full advantage of all of the opportunities the four new trends offer to them. 'Trade Competitiveness of the Middle East and North Africa: Policies for Export Diversification' examines the region's trade policy agendas and their results by focusing on the countries' response to these four key developments in international trade. As the region recovers from the global financial and economic crises, the book identifies reforms that could allow countries to further strengthen global production networks, benefit more from trade in services, better compete in external markets to face the rise of China and India, and reach the full potential of regional integration. If thoroughly implemented, especially by oil exporters, all of these reforms could help boost growth and job creation in the region.
Download or read book Competitiveness and Private Sector Development New Entrepreneurs and High Performance Enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa written by OECD and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book assesses the current policy context for young enterprises in the MENA region and outlines policy tools and instruments, both indirect and direct, that governments can implement to support new enterprise development.
Download or read book Mapping Sustainability written by Nazli Choucri and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-21 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on three interdependent challenges related to managing transitions toward sustainable development. These are: mapping sustainability for global knowledge e-networking, extending the value chain of knowledge and e-networking, and engaging in explorations of new methods and venues for further developing knowledge and e-networking. While each of these challenges constitutes fundamentally different types of endeavors, they are highly interconnected. Jointly, they contribute to our expansion of knowledge and its applications in support of transitions toward sustainable development.
Download or read book Routledge Handbook on Arab Media written by Noureddine Miladi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides the first comprehensive reference book in English about the development of mass and social media in all Arab countries. Capturing the historical as well as current developments in the media scene, this collection maps the role of media in social and political movements. Contributors include specialists in the field from North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Each chapter provides an overview of the history, regulatory frameworks and laws governing the press, and socio-political functions of the media. While the geopolitical complexities of the region have been reflected in the expert analyses collectively, the focus is always the local context of each member state. All 38 chapters consider the specific historical, political, and media trajectories in each country, to provide a contextual background and foundation for further study about single states or comparative analysis in two or more Arab states. Capturing significant technological developments and the widespread use of social media, this all-inclusive volume on Arab media is a key resource for students and scholars interested in journalism, media, and Middle East studies.
Download or read book Industry Clusters and Innovation in the Arab World written by Raghda El Ebrashi and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industry clusters promote innovation in the Arab World, through collaboration among businesses, research institutions, and governments. Benefits include the creation and sharing of knowledge, professional networking, access to spill-over knowledge, and specialized talent pools.
Download or read book ICT for an Inclusive World written by Youcef Baghdadi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on organizations and on society as a whole. Specifically, it examines how such technologies improve our life and work, making them more inclusive through smart enterprises. The book focuses on how actors understand Industry 4.0 as well as the potential of ICTs to support organizational and societal activities, and how they adopt and adapt these technologies to achieve their goals. Gathering papers from various areas of organizational strategy, such as new business models, competitive strategies and knowledge management, the book covers a number of topics, including how innovative technologies improve the life of the individuals, organizations, and societies; how social media can drive fundamental business changes, as their innovative nature allows for interactive communication between customers and businesses; and how developing countries can use these technologies in an innovative way. It also explores the impact of organizations on society through sustainable development and social responsibility, and how ICTs use social media networks in the process of value co-creation, addressing these issues from both private and public sector perspectives and on national and international levels, mainly in the context of technology innovations.
Download or read book Information Communication Technologies Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Van Slyke, Craig and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 4288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid development of information communication technologies (ICTs) is having a profound impact across numerous aspects of social, economic, and cultural activity worldwide, and keeping pace with the associated effects, implications, opportunities, and pitfalls has been challenging to researchers in diverse realms ranging from education to competitive intelligence.
Download or read book The Global Information Technology Report 2002 2003 written by World Economic Forum and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive assessment of networked readiness, covering eighty-two of the leading economies of the world.
Download or read book Science Technology Innovation and Development in the Arab Countries written by Omar Bizri and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Regional Economic Integration in the Middle East and North Africa written by Mustapha Rouis and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes the constraints to and opportunities for deepening economic integration within the MENA region and beyond. Trade and investment reform are discussed together with physical connectivity, cross-border trade facilitation, infrastructure networks, and the vital role of logistics.
Download or read book Cases on Management and Organizational Behavior in an Arab Context written by Khoury, Grace C. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a presentation of teaching cases emphasizing the positive and negative experiences on a variety of management topics, focusing on organizational behavior and leadership in Arab countries and the impact of culture in management and behavior"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Industry Competitiveness Digitalization Management and Integration written by Aleksei V. Bogoviz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 1031 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book presents a remarkable collection of chapters that provides readers with a coherent framework for understanding the factors driving industry competitiveness in contemporary conditions of economic digitalization and the ongoing transition to industry 4.0. Presenting contributions by scientists, engineers, and field experts, the book focuses on using advanced technologies and applications, building innovative and resilient systems in industrial enterprises, developing competitive management systems, creating competence networks, and enhancing integration to foster and sustain industry competitiveness. Both qualitative and quantitative studies are included, and this collection of diverse perspectives adds to the richness of the volume’s insights. Along with reviewing deep theoretical concepts and innovative approaches, the publication provides practical applications and technological solutions to real-world problems existing in industry. Recent advances in management theory and practice focused on the forces driving competition in industry are also extensively covered by the leading scholars and practitioners.
Download or read book New Technologies for Enhancing Competitiveness and Productivity in Selected Sectors written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
