While there is a role for direct participation by Government agencies in research and development activities, it can arguably best facilitate private R&D activities by creating the appropriate framework conditions for such activities. In particular, the strengthening of academic-industry links and ensuring adequate intellectual property rights are important.
A key element in our success as a nation in this field has been the emphasis placed on developing our own human resources. International and regional institutions come to Bahrain, in part, because there is a relatively strong supply of well qualified Bahrainis whom they can hire.