For examining the readiness of Sudanese Economy to become a knowledge-based economy

Abstract

iv ABSTRACT The thesis is directed to explore the readiness of Sudanese economy to be a knowledge-based economy, and to determine the basic knowledge economy factors for achieving sustainable development in Sudan. The study has been carried using two different analytical methods: the first method is the benchmarking process to examine Sudan’s Economy readiness in relation to the indicators of knowledge – based economy (using the KAM of the World Bank): which uses some pillars as: economic incentives and regime, education, innovation, governance and information and communication technology. Sudan has been compared to the Arab Countries from the Lower Middle Income Economies (Algeria, Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Yemen and Mauritania) for the most recent periods. The second method used is the descriptive method. The researcher used a questionnaire. Factor component analysis has been used in the analysis of the data complied through questionnaires. Our results of the benchmarking process revealed a very low level of readiness in Sudan compared to those countries as far as the key knowledge-based economy pillars. The findings of the descriptive method complement the result of the benchmarking phase; Sudan has a weak readiness to be a knowledge-based economy. The thesis recommends reforming and improving the quality of the existing government effectiveness, education system, training support, research and development, and the ICT. v