Industry, University and Government Partnerships for the Sustainable Development of Knowledge-Based Society : Drivers, Models and Examples in US, Norway, Singapore and Qatar

This book discusses the rapidly growing interest in economic diversification through partnerships between industry, university and government (IUGP), with a focus on the economic diversification of the state of Qatar. It provides a comparative account of the knowledge ecosystem in the USA, Norway, Singapore and Qatar, and offers an evolutionary, national economic-transformational perspective on legislation, institutional and cultural settings, intermediary structures, and support programs. Providing a broad overview of the knowledge ecosystems in these countries, it is suitable for readers at various learning levels. It also includes case studies and a concise comparison of the Global Innovation Index (GII) of the four countries, and explores in detail the under-par comparative performance of Qatar, revealing that the country is still at the engagement level of IUGP. Further, it proposes evidence-based recommendations and strategies, making it a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students and policymakers. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvi Introduction to Industry, University, and Government Partnerships: Theoretical Model (Waqas Nawaz, Muammer Koç)....Pages 1-7 Case Study: United States of America (Waqas Nawaz, Muammer Koç)....Pages 9-33 Case Study: Norway (Waqas Nawaz, Muammer Koç)....Pages 35-52 Case Study: Singapore (Waqas Nawaz, Muammer Koç)....Pages 53-69 Case Study: Qatar (Waqas Nawaz, Muammer Koç)....Pages 71-106 Comparison Between the IUGP Settings and Global Innovation Index of Qatar, United States, Norway, and Singapore (Waqas Nawaz, Muammer Koç)....Pages 107-131 A Survey on the Current Status and Future of IUGPs in Qatar: Challenges, Opportunities, and Recommendations (Waqas Nawaz, Muammer Koç)....Pages 133-175 Back Matter ....Pages 177-181