The Real Issues of the Middle East and the Arab Spring

1. Introduction
Thomas Andersson, Abdelkader Djeflat

2. The Changing Landscape of the Middle East

Thomas Andersson, Abdelkader Djeflat

3. Capacity Building, Rationale and Learning from Best Practice
Thomas Andersson, Abdelkader Djeflat

4. Basics on Benchmarking

Thomas Andersson, Abdelkader Djeflat

5. Examining Performance
Thomas Andersson, Abdelkader Djeflat

6. Measuring Performance in GCC and Selected MENA Countries: In-Depth Considerations of Implementation
Thomas Andersson, Abdelkader Djeflat

7. The Relevance of Science and Technology for the Arab Spring and the Key Role of the Knowledge Economy
Abdelkader Djeflat

8. Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Rentier Culture in the Arab Countries
Omar Bizri

9. S&T Innovation Systems: The Role of Manufacturing, Institutions and Leaders
Eoin O’Sullivan

10. Innovation in the Public Sector: Experiences in E-Procurement and University Research
Andrea Prat, Erina Ytsma

11. New Perspectives on Health Issues, Research and Innovation
Kazem Behbehani, Peter F. Beales

12. A Research and Development Framework for Sustainable Development in the GCC Countries
Thomas Andersson, John D. Liu

13. Research Priorities and Their Impact on the National Innovation System
Cristina Flesia

14. ICT Convergence and Europe’s Digital Agenda 2010–2020
Sylviane Toporkoff

15. Establishing a New Framework for Lifelong Learning
Mohammed Chaib

16. University-Industry Cooperation and Conditions for Start-Ups
David Audretsch, Ahmed Alshumaimri, Taylor Aldridge

17. Building Knowledge and Innovation-Driven Economies in Arab Countries: How to Do It
Jean-Eric Aubert, Mats Karlsson, Anuja Utz

18. Special Considerations and Ways Forward
Thomas Andersson

Keywords: Economics/Management Science, R & D/Technology Policy, Entrepreneurship, Economic Policy, Development Economics