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The Human Factor in Digital Transformation Projects
How the people working in government manage tech-driven innovation.
Governments: The Next Heroes of Innovation
As the world’s biggest buyers of goods and services, governments can play a starring role in the pursuit of knowledge-economy reforms.
The Innovative Flair Arab Inventors Bring to America
Our research shows the impact Arab and Middle Eastern inventors have had on innovation in the U.S.
Building a Cluster from the Outside In
Abu Dhabi’s diversification strategy rests in part on laying the seeds of future industries overseas while preparing for their reception at home.
An OPEC for Migrant Labour?
A labour-exporting cartel could empower migrant workers and the economies which rely on their remittances.
Start-Ups: Growth Engines of the Middle East
Despite the Middle East’s pervasive aversion to risk and tribal business culture, online start–ups are injecting energy into local markets.
The Intellectual Vacuum Threatening Peace in the Middle East
With literacy rates in the Middle East rising, is the dearth of traditional Arabic texts creating a cultural maelstrom that’s fanning the flames of regional strife?
Innovation Metrics and KPIs: Are You Getting What You Pay For?
Everyone’s pushing hard for innovation in science, technology, logistics and business planning but how do you know you’re getting the best return on your investment?
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The Foolhardy Quest for a European Google
With the increasing globalisation of businesses and their supply chains European policy-makers should take a second look at where the real value lies.
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Impact Investing in Future Leaders
“Soaring inequality isn’t about education, it’s about power.” Paul Krugman, Economics Nobel Laureate
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The Future for Labour Is Self-Employment
The technological revolution won’t phase the human worker out of existence, but it will change the way we work.
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Achieving Sustainability: The Stick or the Carrot?
With the cost of addressing climate change beyond the means of governments, private enterprise is being encouraged to support sustainable practices through incentives, penalties and awareness building. Which approach works best?
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