From knowledge creation to economic development: Missing links in Muslim World

Mehar, Ayub (2000): From knowledge creation to economic development: Missing links in Muslim World. Published in: Journal of Management and Social Sciences , Vol. 1, No. 1 (March 2005): pp. 24-47.

Abstract

The paper discusses the cause and consequences of the deterioration and depressing condition of higher education in Muslim countries. The study establishes the links between academic research and economic development. Alternative hypothesis to envisage the causes of sustainable economic development were discussed with historical evidences. The hypothesis of external conspiracy was not accepted in the study and it was concluded that weak human resources are mainly responsible for deterioration in the higher education.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Higher Education, Planning models, Knowledge creation, Muslim World
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F5 - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy > F59 - Other; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I23 - Higher Education ; Research Institutions; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O3 - Innovation ; Research and Development ; Technological Change ; Intellectual Property Rights > O32 - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O3 - Innovation ; Research and Development ; Technological Change ; Intellectual Property Rights > O31 - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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