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The Role of a Collaborative Research Network (CRN) in Improving the Arabian Gulf Countries' Performance in Research and Innovation

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  • Ali Al-Soufi

    (University of Bahrain, Bahrain)

  • Jaflah Al-Ammary

    (University of Bahrain, Bahrain)

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Research and development is considered a main source of knowledge and innovation in the Gulf countries and Arab region. Therefore, building a Collaborative Research Network (CRN) in the Gulf is necessary for high quality and sustainable research. In this paper, the authors examine the role of CRN in improving Gulf countries’ performance in research and innovation. Four objectives have been set: investigate the current situation regarding scientific research and CRN in the Gulf countries, identify factors that influence the building of a CRN, identify the impact and contribution of CRN in improving the Gulf countries’ performance, and develop a model. To achieve these objectives, a quantitative method was adopted. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 100 participants. The current paper presents the first stage of research that investigates the role of building CRN in improving the Gulf countries’ performance in research and innovation. The next stage will examine the model of building CRN.

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  • Ali Al-Soufi & Jaflah Al-Ammary, 2011. "The Role of a Collaborative Research Network (CRN) in Improving the Arabian Gulf Countries' Performance in Research and Innovation," International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD), IGI Global, vol. 2(3), pages 24-35, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jtd000:v:2:y:2011:i:3:p:24-35
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