Abstract:
This study examines the technology progress of Muslim nations, in terms of technology achievement index-2013 (TAI-13 OIC). TAI is comprised of four main components i.e. technology creation, diffusion of old technologies, diffusion of new technologies and development of human skills. A ranking of 34 Muslim countries, including ranking in each sub-dimension of the index, is presented. Comparative analysis of TAI ranking of 22 countries, common to the present and previous studies of 2011 under similar conditions, is also presented which shows useful information about the shift in technological situation of these countries over a period of 5 years. To investigate the technological spread the standard deviation approach has been used. The comparison of different indices, such as GCI, HDI, and GDP per capita with TAI-13 OIC has been reported for the first time. At the end of article, policy guidelines have been suggested for S&T policy makers and planners of the Muslim countries.
Page(s):
49-62
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Science, Technology and Development, Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Year: 2014