Title :
Potential impacts of nanotechnology development in Iran
Author :
Ghazinoory, S. ; Heydari, E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Technol. Manage., Tarbiat Modares Univ., Tehran
Abstract :
In 2001, Iran established a council for the development of nanotechnology and started formulating a nanotechnology development plan. The country faces both opportunities and threats with respect to nanotechnology. This article presents four possible scenarios for nanotechnology in Iran, and evaluates the effectiveness of these different strategies for nanotechnology development in the country.
Keywords :
nanotechnology; research and development; Iran nanotechnology development; gambler scenario; gold mine scenario; left train scenario; mirage scenario; social implications; strategy assessment; Aging; Councils; Economic indicators; Environmental economics; Government; Investments; Nanotechnology; Petroleum; Research and development; Unemployment;
Journal_Title :
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MTS.2008.930886
