A quarterly publication for professionals interested in the knowledge economy issues, including economic and institutional regime, education, innovation and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). For more information, visit our website. www.worldbank.org/wbi/knowledgefordevelopment In this issue: - Feature - the Second World Conference on Intellectual Capital for Communities
- Publications - new case studies and knowledge economy assessments
- Events - presentations and video
- New features on the K4D Website
- Coming up - announcements of future activities
1. Feature The Second World Conference on Intellectual Capital for Communities. The conference was held on the June 29-30, 2006 in Paris, and brought together panelists and participants from a variety of countries. They discussed the challenges, research, global agendas and diverse issues related to Intellectual Capital for Communities in the Knowledge Economy. Presentations and video are available. Full Story. 2. Publications Korea’s Transition towards a Knowledge Economy - the Story of one “Vision.” A concise K4D Case Study, with lessons learned, focusing on the role of the media and international cooperation. Full Story. Preliminary Benchmarking Knowledge Economy Assessments, including key data and comparative diagnostics from the Knowledge Assessment Methodology: 3. Events Japan, Moving Toward a More Advanced Knowledge Economy. A dissemination seminar for the recent WBI publication that analyzes Japanese approach to innovation and knowledge. The event offered lessons and insights for policy makers embarking on knowledge-based development strategies. October 12, 2006. Full Story. Korea’s Rise to a Knowledge Economy. Launching seminar for a report on "Korea as a Knowledge Economy: Evolutionary Process and Lessons Learned." Seoul, South Korea, June 8-9, 2006. Full Story. The Korean Human Resource Development System and its Contribution to Economic Development. The brown bag lunch featured Dr. Chang-Won Jang, Senior Research Fellow of Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education Training and Joint Professor for Economics Department of Sung Kyun Kwan University. October 25, 2006. Full Story. Promoting Innovation-based Growth in Russia - Role of Technology and Innovation Zones. The seminar’s objective was to discuss technology and innovation zones within a broader context of programs and policies to create business-oriented innovation system in Russia. It also presented first-hand accounts of international experience in creation and management of innovation zones in Finland, Korea and other Asian and European economies. May 2006, Moscow, Russia. Full Story. 4. New Features on the K4D Website Country-Focused Resources and Search. K4D is a global program, but we have an extensive research focus on a number of countries and regions. The website introduced summaries of K4D work programs and all available Knowledge Economy resources for: For all other countries, a special search engine for reports and presentations is available. 5. Coming Up Knowledge Management Capacity for African Research Institutes and Networks: Southern Africa Workshop. South Africa, November 29, 2006. The workshop aims to strengthen the operations of Southern-African research institutes and networks. It will expose them to knowledge management concepts, tools and approaches, and help them to develop Action Plans to enhance their organizational capacity. Full Story. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe or unsubscribe to this or over 50 other World Bank newsletters at http://www.worldbank.org/subscriptions/ Visit our Knowledge Economy interactive benchmarking tool – Knowledge Assessment Methodology at www.worldbank.org/wbi/kam We welcome your feedback and comments: ke@worldbank.org |
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