Scientific research and innovation in the Arab world
The Royal Institute of Strategic Studies organized a seminar devoted to the discussion of the preliminary conclusions of the study on scientific research and innovation in the Arab world, on May 22, 2019. The seminar was attended by senior officials of relevant public institutions as well as academic experts.
The purpose of this study is, therefore, to examine the reforms carried out in the Arab world in terms of scientific research and innovation, to identify the opportunities to be seized and the risks to be anticipated in order to strengthen the international influence of this region of the world and accelerate its overall development and to reflect on the public policies to be put in place to promote scientific research and innovation, with reference to some successful international experiences in this area.
The seminar focused on key assets to mobilize and gaps to resolve by the Arab world in order to set the scientific research and innovation as the cornerstone of wealth creation.
