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The speed and cost effectiveness of new information technology has
prompted many to view these innovations as a panacea for social and
economic development. However, such a view flies in the face of
continuing inequities in education, health, food, and
infrastructure. This volume explores these issues - along with
questions of access, privilege, literacy, training, and the
environmental and health effects of information technologies in the
developing world - arguing that a higher level of development does
not always result from a higher level of technologization.
The speed and cost effectiveness of new information technology has
prompted many to view these innovations as a panacea for social and
economic development. However, such a view flies in the face of
continuing inequities in education, health, food, and
infrastructure. This volume explores these issues - along with
questions of access, privilege, literacy, training, and the
environmental and health effects of information technologies in the
developing world - arguing that a higher level of development does
not always result from a higher level of technologization.
'Middle East' (West Asia) perspectives on technology innovation
leadership bring new voices to the technology innovation discourse
in international development. The approaches of technology
innovation leaders in this collection demonstrate commitment to
building sustainable futures among the communities in which the
authors live. There is a scarcity of technology innovation
perspectives from within 'Middle East (West Asia) perspectives and
the initiatives and endeavours of the innovation leaders in this
book have global appeal. Other developing community innovators are
inspired to compete globally as they explore future oriented
sustainable innovation solutions that are context specific.
Innovation and technology leadership in areas such as e-government
and e-commerce are national priorities for countries such as Saudi
Arabia. While there is a dense literature available on innovation
diffusion in other developing community contexts (for example South
Asia, the Asia Pacific region, Africa and Latin America), this book
fills the gaps in the literature on 'Middle East' (West Asia)
perspectives on innovation technology diffusion in developing
community contexts.
Innovation has enjoyed increased attention due to its contribution
towards wealth creation and international competitiveness. Linkages
among networks of organizations, including businesses, governments
and universities, have emerged as fundamental in the innovation
process. By integrating the technology transfer and network
literatures, this study contributes insights into key management
factors operating in such networks. Based on both qualitative and
quantitative research, the study pioneers a pertinent methodology
and scales to measure the effectiveness of processes in innovation
networks. Results are based on several prominent industries
including information and communications technology, biotechnology
and nanotechnology. This inter-disciplinary study will be of great
interest to practitioners and researchers in the fields of
Innovation, Technology, Management and Marketing. It will also be
especially useful for innovation and technology policy makers,
managers, consultants, and network researchers, or appeal to anyone
else seeking to improve their collaboration and innovation
activities.
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