A survey on planning TECHLEB|06 has been in circulation since December 24, 2005. Feedback from respondents has been instrumental in helping the Conference Planning Committee better structure the event and further build its knowledge-base on technology development in Lebanon. The survey consisted of 30 questions divided into 5 sections:

1. Perceptions on Technology Development in Lebanon

2. Knowledge-Base for Conference

3. Feedback on Conference Planning

4. Attendance and Contribution Preferences

5. Survey Follow-Up and Contact Information

Key highlights from relevant questions are reported below in the aggregate :

1. Main challenges facing technology development in Lebanon [frequency and ranking]
2. Lebanon’s strengths in driving the development of its technology sector [frequency and ranking]
3. Ranking of involvement expected from various stakeholders
4. Candidate high-tech areas in which Lebanon may hold competitive advantage [frequency and raking]
5. Importance of technology sector in achieving economic growth
6. Relevance of other economic development models adopted in other countries
7. Popularity among respondents of different topics and themes suggested for TECHLEB|06
8. Respondent demographics [education, experience, industry, geography, and attendee profile]

If you have any questions about the survey and/or results compiled below, please send an email to techleb06@mit.edu. The survey can still be completed at http://www.techlebconference.com/survey.

Frequency Analysis       20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Public sector corruption and/or bureaucracy   16.53% Domestic & regional political instability   14.08% Insufficient/costly infrastructure   13.23% Outdated legal system   11.88% Brain drain   9.61% Limited access to capital   9.19% Shortage of technology incubators   7.59% Uninvolved diaspora   6.18% National debt   5.57% Adverse tax climate   3.43% Other challenge(s)   2.69% Total   100%       Key Highlights 30.62% chose the following options: Public sector corruption and/or bureaucracy Domestic & regional political instability Least chosen option 2.69%: Other challenge(s)

Frequency Analysis       20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Human capital   16.02% Institutions of higher education   14.29% Multilingualism   13.96% Tradition of a free market economy   11.20% Global diasporic network   10.81% Geographic location   10.17% Banking system   8.69% Media and free speech   7.01% Elements of democracy and liberalism   6.37% Other strength(s)   1.48% Total   100%       Key Highlights 30.31% chose the following options: Human capital Institutions of higher education Least chosen option 1.48%: Other strength(s)

Frequency Analysis     20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Software Development 25.64% Information Technology Services 24.72% Telecommunications and Computer Hardware 15.45% Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Science Technologies 12.26% Renewable Energy 6.28% Semiconductors, Optoelectronics, and Nanotechnology 5.77% Petrochemical, Natural Gas, and Refinery Technologies 3.81% Other high-tech area(s) 2.78% Advanced Materials 2.47% Aerospace and Defense 0.82% Total 100%       Key Highlights 50.36% chose the following options: Software Development Information Technology Services Least chosen option 0.82%: Aerospace and Defense

Frequency Analysis       20% 40% 60% 80% 100% More important   59.54% Equally important   36.26% Less important   3.44% I dont know   0.76% Total   100%       Key Highlights 95.8% chose the following options: More important Equally important

Frequency Analysis       20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Ireland   22.66% Israel   21.35% Dubai   15.69% India   15.47% I am not sure   10.46% Other model(s)   6.54% East Asian Tigers   4.58% China   3.27% Total   100%       Key Highlights 44.01% chose the following options: Ireland Israel Least chosen option 3.27%: China

Frequency Analysis     20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Accurate survey of current situation in Lebanon: constraints, efforts underway, and planned initiatives 14.54% Challenges facing entrepreneurs, startups, and direct VC funding in Lebanon 11.75% Strategies for combating brain drain, retaining human capital, and attracting expatriates 10.96% Success stories of Lebanese technology companies competing globally 9.46% Lessons learned from other technology-related economic booms 9.26% Potential for commercial Research & Development and R&D outsourcing 8.47% Success stories of multinationals offshoring technology development to Lebanon 8.07% Key drivers needed for a thriving export-driven technology sector 7.87% Highlights of a Lebanon 2025 vision 6.77% Requirements for indigenous companies to achieve global market access 4.88% Respective expectations from/pledges to the Lebanese government and other players 3.88% Need for business and technology incubators 2.79% Other(s) 1.29% Total 100%       Key Highlights 26.29% chose the following options: Accurate survey of current situation in Lebanon: constraints, efforts underway, and planned initiatives Challenges facing entrepreneurs, startups, and direct VC funding in Lebanon

 

Demographics of Survey Respondents:
 

Educational Background

Professional Experience

Geographic Distribution

Distribution by Industry

TECHLEB|06 Attendee Profile