Challenges of employing scientific research to support economic growth in Arab Countries

Authors

  • Sohaila Abdul Zahra Mastour Al-Hujaim University of Al-Mustansiriyah
  • Abeer Mohammed Jassim University of Al-Mustansiriyah
  • Sarah Abdel Reda Salman University of Al-Mustansiriyah

Keywords:

Economic growth, Arab Countries, Innovation systems, Brain drain

Abstract

Arab countries face many challenges in investing their scientific and research capabilities in order to achieve economic growth and reach the desired development goals. These challenges include the absence of clear policies that link scientific research with development plans, as well as weak funding allocated to scientific research, in addition to weak coordination between universities and research centers on the one hand and economic sectors on the other hand. Brain drain abroad has also led to a lack of competencies and expertise needed to develop and grow local economies, not to mention weak infrastructure and the absence of an environment that supports creativity and innovation, which requires the development of comprehensive strategies that enhance scientific research skills and provide the necessary incentives for scientists and researchers while strengthening the link between academic circles and economic sectors.

References

Abbas, M. J. (2011). Economic growth: Basic indicators in the Iraqi economy (1970–2008). Journal of the College of Baghdad for Economic Sciences, 27, 65.

Al-Bahlol, H. A. A. (2021). The reality of scientific research in Arab countries, obstacles and proposals for development: The case of Tunisia. Journal of the Future of Social Sciences, 5, 76.

Al-Khatib, F. B. S., & Diab, A. B. A. (2013). Advanced studies in macroeconomic theory. King Abdulaziz University.

Al-Khatib, K. M. (2020, November 29). The reality of scientific research in the Arab world (2008–2018). Arab Scientific Community Organization.

Al-Mahmoudi, M. S. A. (2019). Scientific research methods (3rd ed.). Dar Al-Kutub.

Al-Ruwaili, A. A. A. (2024). Scientific research in the Arab world between reality and hope. Innovations Journal for Humanities and Social Studies, 2(Special Issue), 4.

Al-Shammari, M. J. T. (2008). The role of the knowledge economy in achieving economic growth: Egypt as a model. Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, University of Kufa, 78.

Arab Monetary Fund. (2024). Prospects for the Arab economy 2024 (No. 20).

Atallah, S. M., & Abdullah, A. A. (2021). The role of the agricultural sector in achieving economic growth in Iraq for the period 1996–2016. Journal of Business Economics for Applied Research, 2, 277.

Bin Al-Niya, S., & Budoukha, I. (2023). The role of scientific research in achieving sustainable development. Journal of Law and Environmental Sciences, 2(2), 1069.

Dabis, M. (n.d.). Scientific research and its types. Maktabtk. http://www.maktabtk.com

Khashab, J. (n.d.). Economic growth. Alukah. http://www.alukah.net

Qader, A. Q. M. A. (2018). Scientific research in the Arab world: Reality and proposals for ambition. International Journal of Research in Educational Sciences, 1(2), 75.

The migration of Islamic minds and competencies. (n.d.). Islamweb. http://www.islamweb.net

The reality of scientific research in the Arab world. (n.d.). Alaraby. http://www.alaraby.com

Zainouni, A. (n.d.). Mechanisms for the advancement of scientific research to achieve economic and social development in the countries of the Maghreb: Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco. Journal of Law and Human Sciences, Economic Studies, 29(2), 38.

Downloads

Published

2026-06-12

Issue

Section

Articles