Knowledge economies in the Middle East and North Africa : toward new development strategies

This book analyzes the development of knowledge-based economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Its principal messages are: Because of the so-called " knowledge revolution " resulting from the rapid growth in information and communication technologies (ICT), the acceleration of...

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Corporate Author: Banco Mundial
Other Authors: Aubert, Jean-Eric, ed, Reiffers, Jean Louis, ed
Format: Book
Published: Washington, D.C. World Bank 2003
Series:WBI learning resources series
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Summary:This book analyzes the development of knowledge-based economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Its principal messages are: Because of the so-called " knowledge revolution " resulting from the rapid growth in information and communication technologies (ICT), the acceleration of technical change and the intensification of globalization, a new form of economic development is taking shape worldwide. The knowledge revolution presents MENA countries with challenges and opportunities. They need to take advantage of this new source of growth and employment. To date, related investments in education, information infrastructure, research and development (R
Item Description:Papers prepared for the World Bank Forum on Knowledge for Development in the Middle East and North Africa, Sept. 9-12, 2002, Marseilles, France.
Physical Description:xii, 82 p. : il.
Bibliography:Incluye bibliografía
ISBN:0-8213-5701-8