Review of problems of transferring and localising technology in the Arab world

Alkabir, S

Abstract

This research looks at problems related to technology transfer and localisation in the
Arab countries. Technology is defined in the international context and then related to
the environment of the Arab countries. Technology has a great role to play in the
development of the Arab countries. Unfortunately these countries face numerous
problems when attempting to disseminate technology throughout the region. It is also
clear that the Arab countries are consumers of technology. Since the Arab countries
have natural resources, there is a need for them to use appropriate technology in
exploiting these natural resources like oil.
The countries of Asia have succeeded in developing a technological base to support
their development programmes. This research looks at how these countries managed
to succeed and advocates the use of the experience of such countries to develop the
idea of a technology platform in the Arab countries. In all of the Asian countries that
have succeeded in technology transfer and localisation, there was a lot of government
support to such initiatives. For example tax exemption on foreign companies
investing in a country.
There are numerous problems that face technology transfer in the Arab countries. The
biggest problem is human development in areas related to technology. There is low
enrolment in educational institutions. This is particularly true for subjects related to
technology studies such as mathematics, pure sciences, engineering etc. There is a
need to investigate strategies that will lead to an increase in enrolments. The Arab
countries also face a brain drain where highly educated Arab nationals are recruited
by western countries. This also affects technology transfer as the Arab region loses
talented intellectuals who could spear head technological development.

Citation

Alkabir, S. Review of problems of transferring and localising technology in the Arab world. (Dissertation). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Dissertation
• Deposit Date: Aug 13, 2021
• Award Date: Feb 1, 2007