Keynote World Bank Conference
(2016 Marseille, France) “Digital technologies at the service of economic development in the Mediterranean”, World Bank With a large youth representation and youth unemployment ratio, […]
Sustainability
Keynote Westminister Higher Education Forum
Next steps for Open Access and Open Data research policy Global Progress towards Open Access and Open Data and the UK’s role Westminister Higher Education […]
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016 Interview
Allam shares his thoughts on past, present and future research into sustainable entrepreneurship during an interview by Emerald Publishing Group for the World Journal of […]
Chairing the Social Enterprise Conference in London
Thursday, 17 November 2016 from 09:30 to 14:00 (BST) Dockland Campus , University of East London, London, United Kingdom Hosts World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) Royal […]
(2016) United Nations, London, United Kingdom
(2016 London, UK) “UN International Day for Disaster Reduction: Building Youth Leadership”, United Nations Thursday, 13 October 2016 from 09:00 to 13:00 (BST) Knowledge Dock, […]
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2016
(2016 Riyadh, KSA) “Transforming municipalities through project information and performance management”, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs Panel discussion on “Transforming municipalities through project information and […]
Keynote Talk at the Government of Saudi Arabia Municipality Excellenece & Expansion Summit
(2016 Riyadh, KSA) “Transforming municipalities through project information and performance management”, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs Panel discussion on “Transforming municipalities through project information and […]
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Doha, Qatar 2016
(2016 Doha, Qatar) “Knowledge-based economy: perspectives for the MENA region”, Doha Institute
Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton, United Kingdom 2016
(2016 Brighton, UK) “Global Trends in Knowledge Sharing Technologies”, Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Eldis Anniversary Workshop 15 September 2016 Abstract Every year the […]
NOW PUBLISHED: Critical Role of Diaspora in International Scientific Cooperation with the Country of Origin
WASD is pleased announce the publication of The Critical Role of Diaspora in International Scientific Cooperation with the Country of Origin, edited by Allam Ahmed. This book includes […]
WASD 2016 conference program now available
The conference program for the WASD 14th International Annual Conference is now available. The 2016 conference theme is ‘Europe at a crossroads: the challenge for future […]
Founding Knowledge Manager Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Project Manager and Founding Knowledge Manager Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA), Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2009-2011) As a project manager, I led […]
Expert Advisor for the European Commission for Science & Technology
Science and Technology Advisor for Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for Science and Research.
Professor Geoffrey Oldham, United Nations Committee on Science, Technology for Development
Professor Geoffrey Oldham Former Chairman United Nations Committee on Science and Technology for Development Former Director of SPRU, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Advisor for the African Capacity Building Foundation
Advisor and Distinguished Reference Member, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) (2012-2015) Provides intellectual guidance and critical insights to the process, as well as challenge the ACBF ACIR […]
Dr. Kobena T. Hanson, African Capacity Building Foundation, Zimbabwe
Dr. Kobena T. Hanson Head Knowledge and Learning Department African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Harare, Zimbabwe
Managing Knowledge and Innovation for Business Sustainability in Africa
Addressing the issues that will be central to Africa’s various attempts to effectively manage knowledge and innovation for sustainable business management, this edited book makes […]
From Oil to Knowledge: Transforming the United Arab Emirates into a Knowledge-Based Economy Towards UAE Vision 2021
First book to present and critically evaluate the extent of the UAE’s success in diversifying its economy and implementing the principles and approaches of a […]
Global and Local Resources in Achieving Sustainable Development
Examines how the structure of the capitalist world-system affects the developmental choices of many DCs and the vital role of transportation in the world economy.
Business Excellence and Competitiveness in the Middle East and North Africa
This book outlines key factors that are influencing and influenced by the business environment in the MENA region and that are essential for achieving business […]