Research for development in the Middle East and North Africa
By: edited by Eglal Rached and Dina Craissati.
Contributors: Rached, Eglal.; Craissati, Dina.; International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher: International Development Research Centre
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Ottawa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
Subjects: Middle East -- Economic conditions -- Research.; Africa, North -- Economic conditions -- Research.
Description: "This book explores the current challenges and opportunities of research for development in the Arab countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Experts from the region and development professionals from around the world provide a detailed portrait of the research environment and explore the relationship between science and policy.

They also present and discuss new research initiatives in the areas of social and economic development, natural resource management, and information and communication technologies." "Research for Development in the Middle East and North Africa will be of interest to development researchers and practitioners, policymakers in science and technology, and students and academics in development studies, Arab studies, and policy studies."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Also available in microfiche.
Includes bibliographical references.