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Korea and the Knowledge-based Economy: Making the Transition
Carl Dahlman,Thomas Andersson +1 more
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In this article, the authors define a knowledge-based economy as one where knowledge is created, acquired, transmitted and used effectively by enterprises, organizations, individuals and communities, and make the case for better co-ordination among the government, the private sector and civil society to enhance competitiveness and advance economic and social development.Abstract:
Knowledge is fast becoming a key factor in economic and social development worldwide. Rapid innovations in science, communications and computing technologies are opening up new opportunities for countries to harness knowledge and participate more fully in the global economy. Developing countries that successfully make the transition to the knowledge-based economy will have unprecedented possibilities to become more competitive in world markets and to participate in the global information society. New technologies can also extend the benefits of knowledge to all segments of society and help countries close the gap in living standards among their citizens. This book defines a knowledge-based economy as one where knowledge is created, acquired, transmitted and used effectively by enterprises, organizations, individuals and communities. It does not focus narrowly on high-technology industries or on information and communications technologies, but rather presents a framework for analyzing a range of policy options in education, information infrastructure and innovation systems that can help usher in the knowledge economy. It also makes the case for better co-ordination among the government, the private sector and civil society to enhance competitiveness and advance economic and social development.read more
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Higher Education in East Asia and Singapore: Rise of the Confucian Model.
TL;DR: This paper reviewed Asia-Pacific higher education and university research, focusing principally on the Confucian education nations Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam.
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Competition and markets in higher education: a 'glonacal' analysis
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that social competition is much broader than economic exchange, but in the neo-liberal era marketisation is becoming more important, particularly cross-border markets.
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The knowledge economy, the KAM methodology and World Bank operations
Derek H. C. Chen,Carl J. Dahlman +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors highlight the importance of knowledge for long-term economic growth and present the concept of the knowledge economy, an economy where knowledge is the main engine of economic growth.
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India and the knowledge economy: leveraging strengths and opportunities
Carl Dahlman,Anuja Utz +1 more
TL;DR: In the global knowledge economy of the twenty-first century, India's development policy challenges will require it to use knowledge more effectively to raise the productivity of agriculture, industry, and services and reduce poverty as discussed by the authors.
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Extending telecommunications service to rural areas - The Chilean experience : awarding subsidies through competitive bidding
TL;DR: Chile's telecommunications market is one of the most open and competitive in the world as mentioned in this paper, however, about 10 percent of all Chileans that live in localities do not even have a public telephone.
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Technology and Foreign Direct Investment in Ireland
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined two routes by which foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) may transfer technology -direct R&D undertaken in Ireland or through the transfer of the fruits of the research work undertaken by the parent firm -were examined.