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Technological Readiness in the Middle East and North Africa – Implications for Egypt

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Innovation is widely recognized as a key driver of sustainable economic development. Governments, international organizations, donors and investors are increasingly interested in evaluating the technological capabilities and innovative capacities in developing countries, but often lack appropriate approaches for such measurement. This paper focuses on innovation and technological progress in the MENA region and discusses the challenges of understanding, expanding and fostering innovative potential in Egypt.

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  • Brach, Juliane, 2010. "Technological Readiness in the Middle East and North Africa – Implications for Egypt," GIGA Working Papers 155, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies.
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    1. Brach, Juliane & Naudé, Wim, 2012. "International entrepreneurship and technological capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa," MERIT Working Papers 2012-020, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).
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    4. Juliane Brach & Willem Spanjers, 2012. "Political Ambiguity and Economic Development: The MENA Countries Pre-Commercial Procurement of Innovation," Working Papers 2012/39, Maastricht School of Management.

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