Knowledge-Based Economies and Basing Economies on Knowledge Skills a Missing Link in GCC Countries
In addition to an Information and Communication Technology infrastructure, a skilled labor force and a supportive environment are necessary to the balanced development of a knowledge-based economy. Without sufficient human capital and policies in place to promote the use of adopted technologies, the...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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RAND Corporation
2013
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| Summary: | In addition to an Information and Communication Technology infrastructure, a skilled labor force and a supportive environment are necessary to the balanced development of a knowledge-based economy. Without sufficient human capital and policies in place to promote the use of adopted technologies, their full potential may not be realized. This paper uses a cross-country perspective and various economic indicators to assess the development of Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the dimensions of a knowledge economy. |
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| ISBN: | j.ctt5hhsh3 9780833082879 |
| Access: | Open Access |