scholarly journals Knowledge based economy: The role of expert diaspora

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovan Filipovic ◽  
Srecko Devjak ◽  
Goran Putnik
Keyword(s):  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Avant Garde ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Diaspora Networks ◽  
Innovative Capacity ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

Diasporas stand out as an economic or cultural avant-garde of transformation. This is especially true for academic and other intellectual Diaspora communities, because science and knowledge creation are global enterprises. Proclivity of knowledge workers to move in order to improve and absorb transnational knowledge through Diaspora networks might be an essential quality of an emerging national economy of a developing country. The article treats the role of expert Diaspora in knowledge based economy, innovation and talent management. Besides presenting the essentials of knowledge based economy and innovation, it discusses the role of expert Diaspora in science, technology and innovation (STI) capacity building. Also, the article emphasizes the importance of leadership for talent and its implications for Diaspora. Using WEF statistics, it illustrates negative consequences of the sad policy of ?Chaseaway the brightest and the best? for innovative capacity, competitiveness, and prosperity of nations.

scholarly journals Rola zasobów intelektualnych w procesach integracji europejskiej

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Monika Borowiec
Keyword(s):  
International Cooperation ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Significant Differentiation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Regional Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy

Increasing the potential and quality of the intellectual resources of a society by the means of higher education (which in consequence leads to an acceleration in the development of a knowledge- based economy) plays a very important role in the intensifying process of integration. This article presents activities supporting research and scientific activity and international cooperation among European Union states and the consequent differentiation of intellectual resources in national and regional systems in the light of selected indices and synthetic measures. Furthermore, the role of personal traits and attitudes towards enterprise, which enable active participation in the integration process, is also emphasised. The analyses conducted indicate that there is a significant differentiation in the potential and the quality of intellectual resources in the European zone. A highly competitive position of national and regional systems largely results from various levels of social development, the policies within the scope of the shaping of a knowledge-based economy and financial backing given to research and development activities and tertiary-level education, combined with international cooperation in these areas. The levelling of any existing discrepancies in Europe should take place by means of increasing the quality of intellectual resources.

The development of ecosystems for technology transfer in Mexico: the role of Patenting Centers

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-347
Author(s):  
Luis Felipe Beltrán-Morales ◽  
David J Jefferson ◽  
Ileana Serrano Fraire ◽  
Monica Alandete-Saez
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Ip Protection ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Building Activities

In this article, we evaluate an initiative recently launched by the national government in Mexico to create ‘Patenting Centers’ in various universities and research institutions in diverse regions of the country. We focus particularly on elucidating how the installation of these Patenting Centers has augmented the number of national filings for intellectual property (IP) protection, and how the Centers have contributed to increasing the quality of IP applications. Furthermore, we analyze how the Mexican Patenting Centers have qualitatively contributed to fostering local cultures of innovation, for example through capacity-building activities directed towards scientific researchers. We also attempt to understand how the Patenting Centers have supported processes of technology transfer and commercialization, which we evaluate by examining a case study from the Northwest Biological Research Center (CIBNOR). Our findings indicate that the Mexican Patenting Centers have contributed to increasing IP protection activity in various regions of the country, and that they have augmented interactions between public research institutions and the productive sector. We conclude with suggestions for how the Patenting Center model may be further assessed in the future, to ensure that the government's mission of fostering endogenous innovation and the creation of a knowledge-based economy may continue to be realized.

scholarly journals Kształcenie na poziomie akademickim jako czynnik przygotowania kadr dla przemysłu województwa podkarpackiego

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 245-266
Author(s):  
Monika Borowiec
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Regional Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Regional System

In the process of development of knowledge – based economy, education and science become essential factors leading to the improvement of intellectual resources, which influences the competitiveness of national and regional systems. The development of scientific and educational function takes place in different kinds of educational institutions. The academic centers are important elements of social-economie structure, which determine the process of formation of the regional development poles and increase of competitiveness of the regional system. The quality of intellectual supplies in the industry depends on the educational system and the structure of courses. The author emphasizes the role of education in the development of innovations and industry of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship.

Science, Technology, and Innovation Status in Iran: Main Challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 545-578
Author(s):  
Ata Heshmati ◽  
Seyed Mehran Dibaji
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Scientific Performance ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Policy Structure ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The Status ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

Announcing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a historic agreement dissolving international sanctions against Iran has raised hopes for Iranians to restore their role in the global economy, which could lead to a significant change in the status of the national science, technology, and innovation system. This article discusses the changes in policy structure and the impacts of the sanctions on Iran’s scientific performance. We shall also examine the past intensive increasing trend and some recent drawbacks in science and technology outputs of Iran in terms of various scientometric and innovation-oriented indicators. We aim to show how the emerging opportunities can transform Iran’s economy into a knowledge-based economy and what challenges this country is facing to reach this goal.

scholarly journals An Instrument for Measuring National Readiness and Capacity to Participate in Global Knowledge Base Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 669-692
Author(s):  
Tariq Mahmood Ali ◽  
Adiqa Kausar Kiani ◽  
Khaleel Malik
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Gap ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

An important question often asked is what are the determinants of science, technology and innovation (STI)? Is STI a measurable quantity? How can it be measured in quantitative terms? To answers                                                          these questions, a Science, Technology and Innovation Index (STII) has been developed for top 100 economies of the world on the basis of GDP, to evaluate, determine and measure the overall scientific, technological and innovative capacity and readiness of a country. The STII relies on four dimensions, each built around two or three pillars, each of which is composed of individual indicators, for a total of 44 STI indicators. The STI index is the average of aggregate of four dimensions. The economies are ranked on the basis of STII values and classified into six groups: i.e. leaders, potential leaders, dynamic adopters, slow adopters, marginalized and laggards. For more meaningful assessment of the STI capacities of nations, it captures the achievement gap of individual countries with the highest achiever. A comprehensive analysis into the strengths and weaknesses in different dimensions of STI capability of eight East - South Asian countries is also provided. The results show that there are significant dispari¬ties between developed and developing nations in STI capacity and its various aspects. STI capacity and achievement gap analysis of individual countries provides useful information for STI policy makers to furnish their STI policies for increasing national capacity, and readiness to participate in the knowledge based economy.

scholarly journals The sustainable development of the knowledge based economy in Lithuania

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-783
Author(s):  
Aurelija Čižauskaitė-Butkaliuk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Environmental Innovation ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Effective Development

In this century the management of the country is in a dynamic, multiplicity and controversial environment. For their competitiveness is necessary to look for the interaction between the knowledgebased economy and the sustainable development. A strong correlation between those objects.forces scientists to analyze, create new evaluation methodologies. The aim of this study – to examine the role of importance between knowledge–based economy and sustainable development, create and calculate an integrated sustainable knowledge–based economy index of Lithuania and according to the results or research, make proposes for more effective development of Lithuania’s sustainable knowledge–based economy. The index consists of Socio-economic, environmental, innovation, human resources and information and communications technology sub–indices..The calculation showed that the development of a knowledge–based economy is not sustainable, because not all the development of sub–indices.is the same. The biggest positive changes taking place in information and communication technology, and negative – socio-economic areas. The sustainable development of the knowledge–based economy in Lithuania since 2010 is growing up.

Digitalization of the main spheres of public life in modern Russia: problems and risks

2021 ◽  
pp. 187-190
Author(s):  
Mariya Viktorovna Kudryavtseva
Keyword(s):  
Public Life ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Information Culture ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Consciousness ◽  
Key Resources

The article shows the role of the development of information and computer technologies and the process of digitalization in various spheres of public life. It is noted that in such conditions information becomes one of the key resources. It is emphasized that for the modern society in the context of accelerating scientific and technological progress, it is becoming more and more difficult to critically comprehend the constantly increasing information flows. Virtual space offers tremendous opportunities for influencing public consciousness. In the context of the issue under consideration, some negative consequences are noted, including for the evolution of the mental sphere of the population. The article demonstrates important strategic directions for the development of the information society in modern Russia. It is emphasized that the processes of digitalization of the public life spheres and the new risks associated with it pose special tasks for modern social policy, in particular, in matters of purposefully increasing the level of information culture of the population, the quality of human capital and preparing society for global technological changes.

General Prospects and Contending Issues in Malaysian ICT Policy

2014 ◽  
pp. 230-249
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Digital Gap ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Trade And Investment

Malaysia was one of the early adopters of Internet technology to steer innovation policy in a direction that is making the country become a knowledge-based economy. This notion of knowledge-based economy driven by ICT is best exemplified by the borderless connectivity, interactivity, and networking. Since the middle of 1990s, there have been gradual but systematic public and private sector initiatives towards ICT agenda with the prominent role of the state. This chapter aims to unpack ICT developments and examine the implications of the post-MSC formation for Malaysia and its associated issues and challenges. Second, the discussion provides an overview of MSC performance and its importance for enhancing growth, trade, and investment; reducing the digital gap; nurturing innovation; and achieving more inclusive societies. Third, some issues and challenges in MSC development are also highlighted.

Leading Firms as Knowledge Gatekeepers in a Networked Environment

2008 ◽  
pp. 260-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deogratias Harorimana
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Large Firm ◽  
Competitive Environment ◽  
Industrial Districts ◽  
Sociocultural Context ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy

This chapter introduces the role of the knowledge gatekeeper as a mechanism by which knowledge is created and transferred in a networked environment. Knowledge creation and transfer are essential for building a knowledge-based economy. The chapter considers obstacles that inhibit this process and argues that leading firms create a shared sociocultural context that enables the condivision of tacit meanings and codification of knowledge. Leading firms act as gatekeepers of knowledge through the creation of shared virtual platforms. There will be a leading firm that connects several networks of clients and suppliers who may not interact directly with one another, but are, indeed, connected indirectly though the leading firm that acts as a gatekeeper. The chapter argues that a large firm connecting several clients and suppliers at the multinational level represents a gatekeeper, but even individuals and focal firms in industrial districts can be gatekeepers. The author hopes that, through this discussion, academics, researchers, and doctoral students will have a comprehensive theoretical and practical basis on which to study the role of leading firms in building innovations and virtual teams of knowledge sharing in a highly networked and competitive environment.

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