Participants of May 2006 workshop
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A dissemination seminar for the new publication  Japan, Moving toward a More Advanced Knowledge Economy was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 19, 2006. It was organized by the World Bank Institute in cooperation with Office of National Economic & Social Development Board (NESDB) and Bank’s country office. This learning event allowed the authors and Thai government officials and private sector representatives to share the experience of Japan in establishing its knowledge-based economy and discuss its relevance to the future development of Thailand. The seminar attracted participation of high ranking government officials, including Deputy Secretary General of NESDB. The outcome will be used as an input to Thailand’s 10th national development plan. For the detailed agenda, please click here. (PDF, 26Kb) The book authors presented the highlights of their chapters, focusing on human recourses, telecom industry, IT infrastructure, and competitiveness of Japanese companies and industries, each followed by comments of the Thai discussants. The Thai side also made several presentations on Thailand’s progress towards Knowledge Economy. Presentations  
 Mr Tsutomu Shibata, WBI Senior Advisor, speaks at the workshop |
 Thailand and Its Knowledge Economy Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Deputy Secretary General, NESDB (PDF, 173Kb)
Lessons from Japan, emphasizing Human Resource Development Mr. Tsutomu Shibata, Senior Advisor, WBI (PDF, 222Kb) Knowledge-Based Management, Thailand Private Sector Mr. Dusit Nontanakorn, Secretary General Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand (PDF, 686Kb) Competitive Japanese Companies and Industries: Implications for Thailand Professor Takeuchi, Dean, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University (PDF, 3719Kb) Development of the Japanese Telecom Industry – Some Lessons for Thailand Mr. Nezu, Senior Managing Director, Fujitsu Research Institute (PDF, 107Kb) IT Revolution’s Implications for the Japanese Economy Professor Motohashi, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo (PDF, 153Kb) What Thailand should do to Promote Knowledge Economy? Dr. Montri Chulavatnatol, Director, Agricultural Research Development Agency (PDF, 130Kb) Lessons from Japan and What Thailand should do to Promote Knowledge Economy Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman, President of the Computer Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King (PDF, 961Kb) Lesson from Japanese Experience for Development of Thailand’s Knowledge Economy Dr. Kanit Sangsubhan, Director, Fiscal Policy Research Institute Foundation, Ministry of Finance (PDF, 51Kb)Â
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