Knowledge policy

About: Knowledge policy is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 141 publications have been published within this topic receiving 3077 citations.

Knowledge, Policy-Oriented Learning, and Policy Change An Advocacy Coalition Framework

Abstract: There has been a great deal of research in recent years concerning the use of substantive policy analysis in public policymaking. This article seeks to integrate those findings—e.g., the “enlightenment function” of policy research—into a more general model of policymaking over periods of a decade or more. The conceptual framework focuses on the belief systems of advocacy coalitions within policy subsystems as the critical vehicle for understanding the role of policy analysis in policy-oriented learning and the effect, in turn, of such learning on changes in governmental programs.

Teaching and knowledge: Policy issues posed by alternate certification for teachers

Abstract: Over the past several years, alternate routes to teacher certification have been enacted, though not always implemented, in most states across the country. Upon his election, President Bush's only education proposal was the encouragement of this kind of state-level strategy for more flexible teacher recruitment. He retains a similar proposal in his more recently proposed "America 2000" portfolio of education reforms. Given this continuing policy interest and several years of experience in some states, it seems an appropriate time to review the status of this policy idea in light of knowledge about teaching and teacher effectiveness, and to assess the outcomes of alternative certification programs for teacher supply and quality. Generally, in matters of social policy, one wants to understand the nature of the social problem being addressed and then to examine the appropriateness of the proposed solution, preferably in comparison with other alternative solutions. This has been difficult in the field of

The emergence of knowledge systems thinking. A. Changing perception of relationships among innovation, knowledge process and configuration.

Abstract: As agriculture develops, policy and management decisions increasingly focus on agricultural innovation emerging from utilizing knowledge and/or technology. This paper considers models for underpinning knowledge and technology policy and management. It describes the emergence of knowledge systems thinking. The system construct is applied to actors (individuals, networks and institutions) involved in knowledge processes. These actors potentially form a highly articulated and complex whole. Knowledge policy and management focus on measures that enhance the synergy between actors. Knowledge systems are viewed as “soft systems,” i.e., they only become systems as a result of active construction and joint learning. The soft systems perspective facilitates the identification of various knowledge system models, which have consequences for policy and management decisions with respect to investment, design, and training. In an attempt to create a unifying theory for these models, it is posited that these models are consistent combinations of innovation, knowledge process and structural configuration.

Handbook on the Knowledge Economy

Abstract: The central motivation for assembling the contributions in this Handbook on the Knowledge Economy derives from the observation that many in government and business seem to have taken up the challenge of putting in place whatever is needed for a knowledge-based economy or a knowledge-based organization but very few appear to be inclined to explain what knowledge is or how it works socially, organizationally or economically. While there are good reasons for this situation, not knowing what knowledge is or how it works in any detail is problematic for those who are charged with managing or facilitating it. Policymakers would not consider constructing monetary policy without the input of some detailed knowledge of economics. Managers would not implement an information system without detailed input from knowledgeable information systems experts. Similarly, good knowledge of knowledge should be seen as essential for knowledge management and knowledge- related policy.

Making Competitive Cities

Abstract: Foreword by Professor Susan Fainstein, Harvard University Preface Contributors PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Making Competitive Cities: Debates and Challenges Sako Musterd and Alan Murie Debates and challenges Sectors Questions and theories Regions and sources Pathways, actors and policies References 2 The Idea of the Creative or Knowledge-Based City Sako Musterd and Alan Murie Essential conditions for competitive cities Hard conditions theory Cluster theory Personal networks Soft conditions theory Three parts References PART II PATHWAYS 3 Pathways in Europe Denis Eckert, Alan Murie and Sako Musterd Path dependency Initial expectations and comparisons The chapters to come References 4 Stable Trajectories Towards the Creative Knowledge City? Amsterdam, Munich and Milan Anne von Streit, Marco Bontje and Elena dell Agnese Introduction The economic base and the creative knowledge economy Development path: roots and current conditions of the creative knowledge economy Development paths: a synthesis and conclusion References 5 Reinventing the City: Barcelona, Birmingham and Dublin Veronica Crossa, Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway and Austin Barber Introduction Historical context The trajectory of industrial development The state and policy intervention The challenge of soft factors Conclusions References 6 Institutional Change and New Development Paths: Budapest, Leipzig, Poznan, Riga and Sofia Tadeusz Stryjakiewicz, Joachim Burdack and Tamas Egedy Introduction Socio-economic characteristics of the study areas Development pathways shaping the city profiles and the role of the systemic change Determinants of development of the creative knowledge sector Conclusions Acknowledgements References 7 Changing Specialisations and Single Sector Dominance: Helsinki and Toulouse Helene Martin-Brelot and Kaisa Kepsu Introduction Setting the context Helsinki and Toulouse Pathways to knowledge-driven economies Knowledge driving economic development: sciences, industries and policies Future challenges Conclusion and discussion References PART III ACTORS 8 What Works for Managers and Highly Educated Workers in Creative Knowledge Industries? Sako Musterd and Alan Murie Introduction Three groups of actors and a range of conditions The following chapters References 9 Managers and Entrepreneurs in Creative and Knowledge- Intensive Industries: What Determines Their Location? Toulouse, Helsinki, Budapest, Riga and Sofia Evgenii Dainov and Arnis Sauka Introduction: places matter Cities and the creative class: major conceptual challenges Characteristics of the cities: a brief overview Location decisions: individual trajectory considerations and hard factors Location decisions: the role of soft factors In-city location decisions Capital city versus provincial city location decisions Policymaking: soft , hard or other ? Conclusions and implications Acknowledgement References 10 Transnational Migrants in the Creative Knowledge Industries: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin and Munich Heike Pethe, Sabine Hafner and Philip Lawton Introduction Conceptualising transnational migrants and the creative class Places and potentials The attractiveness of European metropolitan regions Conclusion Acknowledgments References 11 Attracting Young and High-Skilled Workers: Amsterdam, Milan and Barcelona Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway, Marco Bontje and Marianne d Ovidio Introduction Competing for young, highly skilled workers Young and highly-skilled workers in European cities The Amsterdam, Barcelona and Milan city-regions Conclusions References 12 Working on the Edge? Creative Jobs in Birmingham, Leipzig and Poznan Julie Brown, Robert Nadler and Michal Meczynski Introduction: creative work precariousness, uncertainty and risk? Methodology Insecure, casualised or long-term, sustainable employment? Discussion Conclusions References PART IV POLICIES 13 What Policies Should Cities Adopt? Alan Murie and Sako Musterd Introduction What should cities do? European cities Which policy agendas? Networking policy The following chapters References 14 Strategic Economic Policy: Milan, Dublin and Toulouse Silvia Mugnano, Enda Murphy and Helene Martin-Brelot Introduction Distinctive policy traditions Existing strengths in creative knowledge policy New strategic economic policy approaches Key actors in entrepreneurial cities Addressing barriers and obstacles Conclusion and new challenges References 15 Beyond Cluster Policy? Birmingham, Poznan and Helsinki Caroline Chapain, Krzysztof Stachowiak and Mari Vaattovaarra Introduction The cluster policy paradigm The state of the creative and knowledge economy Supporting the creative and knowledge economy: three approaches Conclusions Acknowledgments References 16 Policies for Firms or Policies for Individuals? Amsterdam, Munich and Budapest Zoltan Kovacs, Heike Pethe and Manfred Miosga Introduction Do policies help in competition? a theoretical framework Economic development and political conditions The creative and knowledge sector and policies enhancing its development Conclusions References 17 New Governance, New Geographic Scales, New Institutional Settings Bastian Lange, Marc Pradel i Miquel and Vassil Garnizov Introduction Conceptual prerequisites: understanding governance in creative and knowledge industries New governance dimensions Professionalisation self-regulation and self-governance of new professions Towards new geographical scales? Governance approaches in Barcelona, Leipzig and Sofia Knowledge-intensive industries in regard to governance perspectives Conclusions Acknowledgements References PART V SYNTHESIS 18 Synthesis: Re-making the Competitive City Sako Musterd and Alan Murie Introduction A city is not a T-shirt Multi-layered cities: the importance of pathways Personal actor networks: key conditions New governance approaches Conclusion References Index