Cultural-based challenges of the westernised approach to development in newly developed societies

Zaidan, Esmat

doi:10.1080/09614524.2019.1598935

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“…A good example of this issue of rapid development are the urbanisation challenges discussed in the special issue (Abulibdeh, Al-Awadhi, and Al-Barwani 2019;Al-Awadhi, Charabi, and Choudri 2019;Zaidan 2019). The transformation towards extreme levels of urbanisation in the GCC region has created design and cultural identity challenges, as well as risks related to coastal management or natural hazards.…”

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“…Papers in this special issue have highlighted how the GCC region has a special context in the wider Arab region in terms of being historically reluctant to effectively engage with the global sustainability agenda advocated by developed countries (Al-Saidi, Zaidan, and Hammad 2019). This is despite the openness of the region to adopt westernised concepts and embrace state-of-the-art technologies and design concepts (Al-Zo'by 2019;Zaidan 2019). This apparent paradox is explained by the cautious approach of GCC countries towards sustainability in order to protect their carbon-based economies.…”

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Sustainable development in the Arab world – is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region fit for the challenge?

Zaidan¹,

Al‐Saidi²,

Hammad³

2019

Development in Practice

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the wider Arab world are faced with multiple interconnected dilemmas embedded in the social, economic, and environmental pillars of sustainable development. The question of how to design effective sustainability strategies that are aligned with the context of the GCC region is a relevant one. In this special issue, contributors have investigated the obstacles to sustainable development in the GCC region, the impact of current development patterns on the sustainability agenda, and the way in which countries react to local, regional, and global sustainability pressures and debates. The issue aimed to provide a platform for academics to present policy-relevant research and practical steps being taken towards realising genuine sustainable development within the GCC region, while teasing out the major obstacles to this process. This regional focus is motivated by the shared challenge of GCC countries of reforming carbon-based economies as well as their systems of high subsidisation and universal benefits in order to incorporate sustainable concerns, merit-based rules, and more targeted policies. While these challenges are shared with other Arab countries, as well as other countries exporting oil and gas, the origins, current patterns, and future directions of sustainability reforms in the GCC region reveal interesting lessons to be learnt.The countries of the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) are home to a large supply of fossil fuels and various types of minerals, and they are rich with regard to Arabic and Islamic culture and history. The economies of the GCC countries are characterised by their heavy dependence on exports of fossil fuels. These exports have generated significant revenues that have resulted in high per-capita income levels and decent living standards. Since the 1970s, the dominant development view in the region centred on economic growth, wide job creation through public jobs for national citizens, a heavy reliance on immigrant workers, and an ecosystem for a comprehensive distribution of economic and social benefits among nationals. Owing to the significant revenues generated from oil and gas as well as the ambitious plans of the leadership within the GCC, the GCC nations have transformed into very modern states during the past few decades. Recently, the fiscal sustainability of this model has been questioned in response to increasing demands from the growing population and economies for natural resources and for financial support. It is this factor that has made the biggest contribution to the sense of urgency regarding sustainability reforms in the region.Collectively, the GCC nations have a population of more than 40 million people. The region is one of the most urbanised in the world, with around 80% of the population residing in urban areas, mostly in close proximity to coasts where important ecosystems and cultural heritage are located. Roughly 40% of the GCC region's population are people born ou...

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Sustainable development in the Arab world – is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region fit for the challenge?

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Al‐Saidi²,

Hammad³

2019

Development in Practice

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“…This is the radical view of ML, which enhanced the MP among MS. Various challenges prevail in the developed societies, which place the cultural-based impact in some tourist countries ( Zaidan, 2019 ). The assessments are indigenous and creative for developing resources through MS and emergent philosophies and legislative procedures with adequate planning.…”

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The impact of globalization and modernization of laws and theories on the modernization of philosophy in Vietnam: mediating role of modern societies

Pham

Dung

Ngo³

2022

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“…Adequacy, speed and quantity functioned as the primary parameter, and a relative transitional period was avoided. However, when we closely study past events we can conclude that this transformational period has enabled cultures and their values to evolve, expand, and protect their particular identity (Zaidan, 2019a;Zaidan, 2019b). The consequence has been modern built-up structures constructed based on international designs centered in an essentially traditional environment, with the aid of the latest technology.…”

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Master Planning and the Evolving Urban Model in the Gulf Cities: Principles, Policies, and Practices for the Transition to Sustainable Urbanism

Zaidan

Abulibdeh

2020

Planning Practice & Research

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The significant predicament of sustainable urbanism in contemporary cities of the Gulf region is being addressed by developing policies designed to make cities safe, inclusive, resilient and sustainable. By examining the accessible planning documents, and based on the analysis of the ongoing world-class developments and megaprojects within the Gulf cities, particularly in Doha and Dubai, we argue that there is an inconsistency between the master-planning phase, usually conducted by western consultants, and the economic, political, socio-cultural, and environmental dynamics of the Gulf. Our analysis revealed insensitivity to the local, economic and socio-cultural patterns of the Arab Gulf countries and a governmental lack of capacity of national planners that may erode the opportunities to implement sustainable urbanism. It is suggested that, although globalization and modernization may have brought some benefits to the Gulf cities such as improvement in living standards and changes in society and lifestyles, yet an innovative master planning that merges land use and strategic planning based on building national capacities, and a holistic understanding of the social, cultural and oil-dominated economies and community engagement, is essential to deliver sustainable urbanism in the region. Recommendations for moving towards more capable, participatory and sustainable planning system are suggested in the paper.

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Cultural-based challenges of the westernised approach to development in newly developed societies

Cited by 15 publications

References 35 publications

Sustainable development in the Arab world – is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region fit for the challenge?

Sustainable development in the Arab world – is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region fit for the challenge?

The impact of globalization and modernization of laws and theories on the modernization of philosophy in Vietnam: mediating role of modern societies

Master Planning and the Evolving Urban Model in the Gulf Cities: Principles, Policies, and Practices for the Transition to Sustainable Urbanism

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