Constructing The Infrastructure For The Knowledge Economy

Author : Henry Linger,Julie Fisher,W. Gregory Wojtkowski,Wita Wojtkowski,Joze Zupancic,Kitty Vigo,Josie Arnold
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 699 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781475748529

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Constructing the Infrastructure for the Knowledge Economy by Henry Linger,Julie Fisher,W. Gregory Wojtkowski,Wita Wojtkowski,Joze Zupancic,Kitty Vigo,Josie Arnold Pdf

Constructing the Infrastructure for the Knowledge Economy: Methods and Tools, Theory and Practice is the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Information Systems Development, held in Melbourne, Australia, August 29-31, 2003. The purpose of these proceedings is to provide a forum for research and practice addressing current issues associated with Information Systems Development (ISD). ISD is undergoing dramatic transformation; every day, new technologies, applications, and methods raise the standards for the quality of systems expected by organizations as well as end users. All are becoming more dependent on the systems reliability, scalability, and performance. Thus, it is crucial to exchange ideas and experiences, and to stimulate exploration of new solutions. This proceedings provides a forum for just that, addressing both technical and organizational issues.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0306485559

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Constructing the Infrastructure for the Knowledge Economy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780821369586

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Building Knowledge Economies by Anonim Pdf

In many parts of the world, knowledge is being put to work to accelerate and deepen the development process, promoting innovation and helping to generate wealth and jobs. This book discusses advanced development strategies that take into account education, information and communication technology, infrastructure, innovation, and the prerequisite economic and institutional regimes.

Author : Paul M. Cunningham,Miriam Cunningham,Peter Fatelnig
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1586033794

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Building the Knowledge Economy by Paul M. Cunningham,Miriam Cunningham,Peter Fatelnig Pdf

The importance of the Internet and information and communication technologies to the global economy has never been greater. This volume aims to facilitate knowledge sharing relevant to everyone, irrespective of background, thematic or goegraphic focus.

Author : Henry Linger,Julie Fisher,W. Gregory Wojtkowski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1475748531

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Constructing the Infrastructure for the Knowledge Economy by Henry Linger,Julie Fisher,W. Gregory Wojtkowski Pdf

Author : Tan Yigitcanlar,Tommi Inkinen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030032074

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Geographies of Disruption by Tan Yigitcanlar,Tommi Inkinen Pdf

This book looks at the uncharted territory between innovation activities and place making efforts to cultivate them. ‘Geographies of Disruption’ aims to fill that gap by exploring the growing importance of place making for knowledge generation and innovation activities in contemporary cities, and providing an in-depth understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of innovation geographies and the conditions that help their emergence and growth. This book underlines the growing importance of knowledge generation and innovation activities for the competitiveness of cities and their regions. It provides an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge-based urban development and its implications and prospects for cities and regions. This pioneering book contributes to the conceptualisation and practice of innovation geographies by disseminating both conceptual and empirical research findings with real-world best practice applications. With a multidisciplinary approach to themes of technology and urban development, this book is a key reference source for scholars, practitioners, consultants, city officials, policymakers and innovation study enthusiasts.

Author : Tan Yigitcanlar,Kostas Metaxiotis,Francisco Javier Carrillo
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857936042

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Building Prosperous Knowledge Cities by Tan Yigitcanlar,Kostas Metaxiotis,Francisco Javier Carrillo Pdf

This unique book reveals the procedural aspects of knowledge-based urban planning, development and assessment. Concentrating on major knowledge city building processes, and providing state-of-the-art experiences and perspectives, this important compendium explores innovative models, approaches and lessons learnt from a number of key case studies across the world. Many cities worldwide, in order to brand themselves as knowledge cities, have undergone major transformations in the 21st century. This book provides a thorough understanding of these transformations and the key issues in building prosperous knowledge cities by focusing particularly on the policy-making, planning process and performance assessment aspects. The contributors reveal theoretical and conceptual foundations of knowledge cities and their development approach of knowledge-based urban development. They present best-practice examples from a number of key case studies across the globe. This important book provides readers with a thorough understanding of the key issues in planning and developing prosperous knowledge cities of the knowledge economy era, which will prove invaluable to national, state/regional and city governments' planning and development departments. Academics, postgraduate and undergraduate students of regional and urban studies will also find this path-breaking book an intriguing read.

Author : Carl J. Dahlman,Jean-Eric Aubert
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821350056

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China and the Knowledge Economy by Carl J. Dahlman,Jean-Eric Aubert Pdf

Annotation Argues that, in order to address the growing economic, social, and political pressures of the 21st Century, China will have to build solid foundations for a knowledge-based economy by updating the economic and institutional regime, upgrading education and learning, and building information infrastructure.

Author : Tsutomu Shibata,Hirotaka Takeuchi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business
ISBN : 9780821366752

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Japan, Moving Toward a More Advanced Knowledge Economy, 2 by Tsutomu Shibata,Hirotaka Takeuchi Pdf

"These two volumes analyze Japan from the Knowledge Economy perspective, covering a wide range of sectoral issues in development including the macro economic framework, education and skills training, the national innovation system, science and technology, information and communication technology, and infrastructure. While Volume 1 explores the four pillare of the ""Knowledge for Development"" framework, the second volume presents up-to-date case studies of outstanding Japanese private companies that each characterize different aspects of the Knowledge Economy. By combining economics and business, these volumes allow readers to grasp the full scope of today's knowledge economy."

Author : Paul M. Cunningham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 799 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:255505916

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Building the Knowledge Economy by Paul M. Cunningham Pdf

Author : Alraouf, Ali A.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781522537359

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Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East by Alraouf, Ali A. Pdf

The knowledge economy has become an important part of contemporary development for cities in a time of globalization and expansion. Examining theories of knowledge transfer and urban advancement allows for better adaptation in a changing global society. Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East provides emerging research on the contemporary practices of architecture, urban design, and implementation in contemporary Middle Eastern cities. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics, such as creative economy, knowledge development, and learning communities, this book is an important resource for academics, researchers, practitioners, and decision makers seeking current research on the issues and challenges of implementing knowledge-based urban development in Middle Eastern cities.

Author : Giang Dang,Low Sui Pheng
Publisher : Springer
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812872487

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Infrastructure Investments in Developing Economies by Giang Dang,Low Sui Pheng Pdf

This book aims to provide knowledge on how infrastructure is planned and built in a typical developing country, and what key variables are there in the system limiting the efficient use of public investments in infrastructure. The book begins with a comprehensive literature review on construction and economic development, and trade and economic development. The focus of the book is on the case of Vietnam, with lessons drawn for other developing economies. The book employs the mixed use of data to provide a stronger basis for analysis and interpretation of related government policies. Based on the research findings, the book recommends significant capacity building work for Vietnam to develop capacities that would remove constraints on the efficient use of public investments in infrastructure. The general principles of significant capacity building work which are useful for policy implications are introduced in the book. Analysts, academics, public and private communities in developing countries can adopt the research findings as guiding principles to bring about changes in their current use of public investments in infrastructure, thus supporting their trade and economic growth in the long term.

Author : Paul Cunningham,Miriam Cunningham
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1586036823

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Exploiting the Knowledge Economy by Paul Cunningham,Miriam Cunningham Pdf

Adaptation of applied information and communication technologies (ICT) research results is one of the greatest challenges faced in building the global knowledge economy. This set of two books brings together a collection of contributions on commercial, government or societal exploitation of applied ICT.

Author : Li Jianping
Publisher : Paths International Ltd
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781844641598

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Economic Performance in China by Li Jianping Pdf

Winner of the prestigious 'Biggest Impact Awards' from China's Excellent Book Series Award. Annual Report on Overall Competitiveness of China's Provincial Economy (2012) offers the very latest research results and analysis on China's vital provincial economies. This includes the 31 economies on the mainland, plus the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and information on Taiwan's economic competitiveness. Regionalised economic development policies have played an essential role in China's overall economic success. This book examines the current competitiveness of each region using these key indicators: Macroeconomic; Industrial Economy; Sustainable Development; Finance & Banking; Development Environment; Government Function; Development Level; Comprehensive Coordination; Overall Economic Competitiveness alongside suggested strategies for improvement and future policy developments. Part of a brand-new series for 2012 from Paths International, the China Competitive Performance and Analysis Series, made available in partnership with Social Science Academic Press (China).

Author : Xin Qiu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811395581

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China 40 Years Infrastructure Construction by Xin Qiu Pdf

The book specifies infrastructure construction achievements and the present development situation in China in the 30 years after the reform and opening up in the fields of architecture, energy, transportation, environmental protection, water conservancy, telecommunications, urban arts and sports. The book also summarizes the experiences and lessons in the course of the construction and puts forward the development requirements and prospects in the hope of providing reference and enlightenment for African people in their infrastructure construction and offering certain help for their smooth construction work in order to avoid disadvantages and achieve better economic and social benefits.