Investigation of the state of innovation in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Looking ahead

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Highlights：

• Knowledge is emphasized as a needed source of development in the GCC countries.

• The state of innovation of the GCC countries is examined through a broad view.

• Building the knowledge culture is advocated as a mean for innovation promotion.

• Innovation inefficiency in the GCC countries is addressed.

• Related innovation problems are identified with potential solutions.

摘要

•Knowledge is emphasized as a needed source of development in the GCC countries.•The state of innovation of the GCC countries is examined through a broad view.•Building the knowledge culture is advocated as a mean for innovation promotion.•Innovation inefficiency in the GCC countries is addressed.•Related innovation problems are identified with potential solutions.

论文关键词：Innovation,GCC countries,Knowledge society

论文评审过程：Available online 6 March 2015.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.11.101