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Innovation capabilities and human development competitiveness in education sector: Evidence from UAE
Ashraf M Zedan Al Dulaimi1, Sultan Mohamed Al Marzooqi1, Asmuliadi Lubis1
1Department of Dakwah and Human Development, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 8, 2022
Summary
This study explores how innovation capabilities drive human development in the UAE
Area of Science:
- Education Sector Innovation
- Human Development Studies
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Background:
- The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals emphasize innovation and human development in education.
- Existing research lacks a unified framework integrating these critical constructs.
- Human Capital Theory provides the foundation for understanding this relationship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of innovation capabilities in enhancing human development competitiveness within the UAE's education sector.
- To address the integration of innovation capabilities and human development within a single theoretical model.
- To identify key challenges and opportunities for growth in the UAE's education sector.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach utilizing interviews with 70 experts and leaders in Human Development Index (HDI) and innovation development.
- Analysis of conceptual statistics from Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for HDI, innovation capabilities, and human development competitiveness (2014-2020).
Main Results:
- The UAE's education sector shows significant potential for growth to support national SDG goals.
- Analysis revealed trends in HDI, innovation capabilities, and human development competitiveness from 2014-2020.
- Identified key performance indicators provide insights into the sector's progress.
Conclusions:
- The study offers valuable lessons for policymakers and researchers in innovation management and sustainable development.
- Provides policy directions and future research avenues for enhancing innovation capabilities in education, particularly in developing economies.
- Highlights the importance of innovation for achieving human development goals in the UAE's education sector.
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