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Several countries, whether developed or developing, are more progressively seeking transformation into innovation and knowledge-based economy (iKBE). Engineering and technology play a core role in such a transformation; hence, outcomes of engineering education and attributes of engineering graduates are crucial factors to consider. Engineering graduates are expected to be well equipped with a set of twenty-first century skills which could enable them to the future practice of iKBE.
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Abdulwahed, M., Hasna, M.O. (2017). Engineering and Technology for Innovation- and Knowledge-Based Economies (iKBEs), Book Objectives, and Overview. In: Engineering and Technology Talent for Innovation and Knowledge-Based Economies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46439-8_1
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