Jordan is one of the most important countries of the Fertile Crescent. Although it is not richly endowed with material resources its political significance in the region gives it considerable authority. This book focuses on the economic development of Jordan over the last decade. It analyses the structural changes the economy has undergone and examines the experience of the key sectors. It also looks at the contribution of foreign aid and emigrant workers remittances to the economy. The book concludes that there is a significant potential for the Jordanian economy but the current political...
Jordan is one of the most important countries of the Fertile Crescent. Although it is not richly endowed with material resources its political sign...
This book provides a survey of technologies available to tackle the problems associated with climate change in the energy, water and food security nexus with a special focus on the Middle East. The energy Section consists of six chapters, the water section of seven chapters and finally the food security section has six chapters.
This book provides a survey of technologies available to tackle the problems associated with climate change in the energy, water and food security nex...
This book provides an overview of the current state of universities in the Arab world, and how they have the potential to transform society to raise the quality of life and stimulate wealth.
This book provides an overview of the current state of universities in the Arab world, and how they have the potential to transform society to raise t...
Countries aspiring to participate fully in the global knowledge economy require high-quality education and research that leads to innovation, entrepreneurship and development. In spite of the large number of institutions higher education institutions, the Arab World failed to capitalise in research and development. This book will examine the current position of university research and development in the Arab region, note the main themes, their international impact, and propose new directions. Crucially, it will examine the underlying reasons for the underperformance, including specific...
Countries aspiring to participate fully in the global knowledge economy require high-quality education and research that leads to innovation, entrepre...
