Strategizing Human Development for a Country in Transition from a Resource-Based to a Knowledge-Based Economy
<p dir="ltr">Human development plays a profound role in achieving sustainable development, by utilizing the power of well-educated blue- and white-collar laborers, academics, politicians, and people from every layer of society and the economy. However, there is no single path for hum...
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| author | Btool H. Mohamed (19504939) |
| author2 | Ibrahim Ari (12058516) Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada (17821379) Muammer Koç (8350053) |
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| author_facet | Btool H. Mohamed (19504939) Ibrahim Ari (12058516) Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada (17821379) Muammer Koç (8350053) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Btool H. Mohamed (19504939) Ibrahim Ari (12058516) Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada (17821379) Muammer Koç (8350053) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2021-12-13T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.3390/su132413750 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Information and computing sciences Information systems human development human capacity sustainability economic diversification |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Strategizing Human Development for a Country in Transition from a Resource-Based to a Knowledge-Based Economy |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">Human development plays a profound role in achieving sustainable development, by utilizing the power of well-educated blue- and white-collar laborers, academics, politicians, and people from every layer of society and the economy. However, there is no single path for human development. Planning, designing, and implementing policies for human development require country-specific approaches, based on unique characteristics such as historical development trajectories, future goals, the commitment of leadership, culture, geography, and climate, to name a few. Such strategies become even further challenging for countries that aim to achieve radical transformations from resource-based to innovation-driven and knowledge-based economies, to achieve sustainable development. In this study, a conceptual model for a holistic human development strategy in line with sustainable economic development was first designed by employing design and systems thinking approaches. Second, under the guidance of this conceptual model, an integrated policy framework for Qatar is proposed to propel the quality and quantity of human capital to achieve economic diversification and, thus, sustainable development. Third, semi-structured interviews with experts and decision-makers in relevant fields were conducted to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed policy framework. As a proof-of-concept, the interview results validated—but were not limited to—the following outcomes. First, the proposed conceptual model has considerable potential to deliver robust, feasible, and effective policies from the initiation to the implementation of strategy development. Second, selectively recruiting highly skilled expatriate professionals under progressive residency policies provides incentives for them to become long-term residents. This would attract global human capital to complement the aim of economic diversification, a sustainable economy, and human development goals. Third, carefully designed university-industry-government partnerships and technical training programs will enable the development of appropriate innovation, professional, and business skills in the local population and facilitate economic diversification goals. Finally, empowering female entrepreneurs and investors will increase women’s empowerment while accelerating economic diversification—and, thus, sustainable development.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Sustainability<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132413750" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132413750</a></p> |
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| spelling | Strategizing Human Development for a Country in Transition from a Resource-Based to a Knowledge-Based EconomyBtool H. Mohamed (19504939)Ibrahim Ari (12058516)Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada (17821379)Muammer Koç (8350053)Information and computing sciencesInformation systemshuman developmenthuman capacitysustainabilityeconomic diversification<p dir="ltr">Human development plays a profound role in achieving sustainable development, by utilizing the power of well-educated blue- and white-collar laborers, academics, politicians, and people from every layer of society and the economy. However, there is no single path for human development. Planning, designing, and implementing policies for human development require country-specific approaches, based on unique characteristics such as historical development trajectories, future goals, the commitment of leadership, culture, geography, and climate, to name a few. Such strategies become even further challenging for countries that aim to achieve radical transformations from resource-based to innovation-driven and knowledge-based economies, to achieve sustainable development. In this study, a conceptual model for a holistic human development strategy in line with sustainable economic development was first designed by employing design and systems thinking approaches. Second, under the guidance of this conceptual model, an integrated policy framework for Qatar is proposed to propel the quality and quantity of human capital to achieve economic diversification and, thus, sustainable development. Third, semi-structured interviews with experts and decision-makers in relevant fields were conducted to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed policy framework. As a proof-of-concept, the interview results validated—but were not limited to—the following outcomes. First, the proposed conceptual model has considerable potential to deliver robust, feasible, and effective policies from the initiation to the implementation of strategy development. Second, selectively recruiting highly skilled expatriate professionals under progressive residency policies provides incentives for them to become long-term residents. This would attract global human capital to complement the aim of economic diversification, a sustainable economy, and human development goals. Third, carefully designed university-industry-government partnerships and technical training programs will enable the development of appropriate innovation, professional, and business skills in the local population and facilitate economic diversification goals. Finally, empowering female entrepreneurs and investors will increase women’s empowerment while accelerating economic diversification—and, thus, sustainable development.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Sustainability<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132413750" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132413750</a></p>2021-12-13T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.3390/su132413750https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Strategizing_Human_Development_for_a_Country_in_Transition_from_a_Resource-Based_to_a_Knowledge-Based_Economy/26968453CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/269684532021-12-13T03:00:00Z |
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| title | Strategizing Human Development for a Country in Transition from a Resource-Based to a Knowledge-Based Economy |
| title_full | Strategizing Human Development for a Country in Transition from a Resource-Based to a Knowledge-Based Economy |
| title_fullStr | Strategizing Human Development for a Country in Transition from a Resource-Based to a Knowledge-Based Economy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strategizing Human Development for a Country in Transition from a Resource-Based to a Knowledge-Based Economy |
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| topic | Information and computing sciences Information systems human development human capacity sustainability economic diversification |