Qatar

RAND has conducted research on Qatari issues since 2003. From 2003 to 2013, much of this work was performed in partnership with the Qatar Foundation in the RAND-Qatar Policy Institute. Most RAND analyses have focused on Qatar's education system, but the research agenda also includes health, infrastructure, labor markets, and science and technology.

  • boys exiting a school bus

    Commentary

    America's Great Yellow School Buses

    One of the things taken for granted in the United States is the vast network of school buses—about 26 million children ride 480,000 buses every day. But in other parts of the world, getting millions of children to and from the right school, on time, safely, and for a reasonable cost is a significant challenge.

    Sep 9, 2013

  • Carnegie Mellon Qatar

    Commentary

    The Middle East's Science Revolution?

    Even as conflict rages, a wave of research and innovation in Arabian Gulf countries is bringing with it significant investment in science and research infrastructure — and even U.S.-style universities, writes Shelly Culbertson.

    Jun 27, 2013

  • a couple salsa dancing

    Commentary

    Putting the Spring in the Arab Spring

    Qatar has a salsa scene. Dubai hosted the big international Fujairah Latin Festival. The Oman Salsa Festival took place in March. Jordan and Cairo both have a salsa scene. What makes this so conversation-worthy is that it is indicative of a growing cultural openness in parts of the Middle East.

    Jun 17, 2013

  • Artist's rendering of Knowledge City, Guangzhou, China

    Commentary

    RAND Extends Global Reach of Innovation

    Stimulating innovation is important to the economic growth of all countries, regardless of their stages of development. President and CEO Michael Rich discusses how RAND is helping foster technological innovation in China, Europe, and the Middle East.

    Feb 4, 2013

  • map of Qatar

    Journal Article

    Reforming the Qatari School System

    Qatar's education system now includes independent schools, internationally-accredited and well-respected private schools, and a tuition vouchers program that may spur further expansion of the private school system.

    Jan 1, 2013

  • Report

    Report

    Sustaining the Qatar National Research Fund

    An examination of what must be done to ensure sustainability of the Qatar National Research Fund, its achievements in its first five years, and recommendations for actions to respond to the new responsibilities mandated in Decree-Law (24) of 2008.

    Aug 22, 2012

  • Report

    Report

    Launching the Qatar National Research Fund

    The design and implementation of the Qatar National Research Fund — the first research — funding organization of its kind in the Middle East—and descriptions of its first two programs, along with some early results and lessons learned.

    Aug 21, 2012

  • Dissertation

    Dissertation

    International Labor Flows: Migration Views from the Migrant, the Receiving-Country Economy, and the Sending-Country Family

    This dissertation covers three topics -- three points of view -- of issues in international migration.

    Aug 14, 2012

  • Report

    Report

    Qatar's School Transportation System: Supporting Safety, Efficiency, and Service Quality (Arabic-language version)

    Assesses stakeholder perspectives on Qatar's school transportation system (STS), identifies a vision and goals for the STS, and discusses strategies to achieve the vision and better align Qatar's STS with international norms. This is the Arabic-language version.

    Mar 28, 2012

  • yellow school bus

    Report

    A Vision for Qatar's School Transportation System

    Considering the challenges associated with continued growth and demographic changes, the government of Qatar is interested in updating its school transportation system (STS). This volume assesses the perspectives of parents and school administrators, identifies a vision for the STS, and discusses strategies to achieve it.

    Feb 13, 2012

  • Research Brief

    Research Brief

    Updating Qatar's School Transportation System

    Describes a vision for updating Qatar's school transportation system and identifies strategies for achieving the proposed vision.

    Feb 13, 2012

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Qatar's Knowledge Economy: Has Its Development Been Balanced?

    The authors adopt a cross-country perspective to assess Qatar's performance in the various components of the knowledge economy using multiple indicators.

    Feb 1, 2012

  • Report

    Report

    Recommended Research Priorities for the Qatar Foundation's Environment and Energy Research Institute

    The Qatar Foundation is establishing a national research institute to conduct energy, environment, and water research. This book recommends research priorities for the institute and reports on a survey of related research institutions in the region.

    Sep 22, 2011

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    Obaid Younossi Named Head of RAND-Qatar Policy Institute

    RAND senior researcher Obaid Younossi has been named the new director of the RAND-Qatar Policy Institute.

    Jul 1, 2011

  • children in school classroom

    Report

    Examining K-12 Education Reform in Qatar

    In 2002, Qatar began implementing a standards-based K–12 reform built on four principles: autonomy, accountability, variety, and choice. Early data reveal more student-centered classroom practices and higher student achievement, but many challenges remain.

    Jun 21, 2011

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Promoting Quality and Variety Through the Public Financing of Privately Operated Schools in Qatar

    Qatar began establishing publicly funded, privately operated "independent schools" in parallel with the existing Ministry of Education system in 2002.

    Jan 1, 2010

  • News Release

    News Release

    Independent Schools Adopted New Curricula and Teaching Methods Early in Qatar's Education Reform

    As the nation of Qatar reformed its education system from 2005 to 2007, teachers at new independent schools worked together to develop curricular contents that addressed new international curriculum standards in key subjects, applied significantly more student-centered teaching methods and provided more challenging learning environments.

    Nov 6, 2009

  • Research Brief

    Research Brief

    Revitalizing Qatar's National University (Arabic version)

    Describes the effort, begun in 2003, to reform Qatar University, including the impetus for reform, the design and implementation of the reform agenda, and a review of challenges that have been overcome and those that remain.

    Sep 25, 2009

  • Research Brief

    Research Brief

    Revitalizing Qatar's National University

    Describes the effort, begun in 2003, to reform Qatar University, including the impetus for reform, the design and implementation of the reform agenda, and a review of challenges that have been overcome and those that remain.

    Sep 15, 2009

  • children at school classroom

    Report

    Independent Schools Adopted New Curricula and Teaching Methods Early in Qatar's Education Reform

    As Qatar reformed its education system from 2005 to 2007, teachers at new independent schools worked together to develop curricular contents that addressed new international curriculum standards in key subjects, applied significantly more student-centered teaching methods and provided more challenging learning environments.

    Aug 25, 2009

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