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The role of information in science and technology transfer in Arab countries

Information Controller, Ministry of Oil, Ku wait

This paper discusses the position of science and technol ogy in Arab countries and identifies the problems and obstacles in the transfer of science and technology from the developed countries to the Arab countries. It discusses the reasons for these obstacles and proposes solutions, distin guishing the information role in science and technology trans fer and the role of a national plan for information services.

Key Words: Technology transfer • Arab countries • Develop ing countries • National plans • Information systems.

Journal of Information Science, Vol. 2, No. 5, 255-261 (1980)
DOI: 10.1177/016555158000200506


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