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Socioeconomic Development in MENA

Socioeconomic Development in MENA is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 14k research works in it since 1951. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the dynamics of networking, human resource management, and cultural influences in the Middle East and Asia, with a focus on the concepts of Guanxi in China and Wasta in Arab countries. It delves into topics such as gender-segregated education, localization policies, the impact of regulations on HRM, challenges and achievements in education, and the role of informal social networks in shaping business practices.

  • Guanxi
  • Wasta
  • Emiratisation
  • Saudization
  • Human Resource Management
  • Gender Segregation
  • Localization
  • Social Networks
  • Education
  • Cultural Identity
Research works
14k
fractional, since 1951
In the world top 10%
1.5k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.2%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+37%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
Saudi Arabia
24% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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