Atlas of Islamic-World Innovation
Part of The Atlas of Ideas
800 years ago, scholars from the Islamic world led much of the world in medicine, astronomy and mathematics. But today, many countries with significant Muslim populations fall below the global average on key indicators of science and technology-based innovation.
Now there are signs of renewed ambition and investment, with strong support from national governments, businesses, philanthropists and bodies like the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). If this is sustained, we could be witnessing the start of a second golden age of Islamic-world innovation.
Now there are signs of renewed ambition and investment, with strong support from national governments, businesses, philanthropists and bodies like the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). If this is sustained, we could be witnessing the start of a second golden age of Islamic-world innovation.
Our three-year project will map and evaluate the changing landscape of science and innovation across fifteen countries ranging from Iran to Malaysia to Qatar. Through our analysis of the latest data, trends and case studies, we will determine the rising hotspots for innovation as well as looking to how STI can contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction in some of the less-developed countries of the Islamic world.
Download a copy of the full project proposal, or contact James Wilsdon for further information or to get involved in this project.