The framework of building indigenous technological innovation capabilities: A conceptual study focused on Saudi Arabia
Summary. This paper develops a four-stage model for building indigenous technological innovation capabilities in developing countries, with focus on Saudi Arabia. The model progresses through technology initiation, imitation, improvement, and innovation stages. The authors identify environmental factors and key actors influencing this process and analyze how the framework applies to Saudi Arabian firms and the broader Middle Eastern context.
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Algarni, M. A., Ali, M., Bokhari, S. A. A., Algarny, M., & Alrebeay, B.. (2025). The framework of building indigenous technological innovation capabilities: A conceptual study focused on Saudi Arabia. Knowledge Management & E-Learning An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.34105/j.kmel.2025.17.017
Algarni, Mohammad A., et al. “The framework of building indigenous technological innovation capabilities: A conceptual study focused on Saudi Arabia.” Knowledge Management & E-Learning An International Journal, 2025. https://doi.org/10.34105/j.kmel.2025.17.017.
Algarni, Mohammad A., Murad Ali, Syed Asad Abbas Bokhari, Mareyi Algarny, and Bander Alrebeay. 2025. “The framework of building indigenous technological innovation capabilities: A conceptual study focused on Saudi Arabia.” Knowledge Management & E-Learning An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.34105/j.kmel.2025.17.017.
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journal = {Knowledge Management & E-Learning An International Journal},
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- DOI
- 10.34105/j.kmel.2025.17.017
- Countries
- Saudi Arabia
- Categories
- indigenous-innovation, innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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- 2026-05-01