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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Main Author: Kumar, Krishna B. (auth)
Other Authors: van Welsum, Desiree (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2013
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