Sharing Knowledge Transforming Societies

Author : Tor Halvorsen,Skare Orgeret
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781928502029

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In June 2016, the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (Norhed) hosted a conference on the theme of knowledge for development in an attempt to shift the focus of the programme towards its academic content. This book follows up on that event. The conference highlighted the usefulness of presenting the value of Norheds different projects to the world, showing how they improve knowledge and expand access to it through co-operation. A wish for more meta-knowledge was also expressed and this gives rise to the following questions: Is this way of co-operating contributing to the growth of independent post-colonial knowledge production in the South, based on analyses of local data and experiences in ways that are relevant to our shared future? Does the growth of academic independence, as well as greater equality, and the ability to develop theories different to those imposed by the better-off parts of the world, give rise to deeper understandings and better explanations? Does it, at least, spread the ability to translate existing methodologies in ways that add meaning to observations of local context and data, and thus enhance the relevance and influence of the academic profession locally and internationally? This book, in its varied contributions, does not provide definite answers to these questions but it does show that Norhed is a step in the right direction. Norhed is an attempt to fund collaboration within and between higher education institutions. We know that both the uniqueness of this programme, and ideas of how to better utilise the learning and experience emerging from it, call for more elaboration and broader dissemination before we can offer further guidance on how to do things better. This book is a first attempt.

Author : Roy Krøvel,Kristin Skare Orgeret,Tor Halvorsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 1013294440

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"In June 2016, the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (Norhed) hosted a conference on the theme of 'knowledge for development' in an attempt to shift the focus of the programme towards its academic content. This book follows up on that event. The conference highlighted the usefulness of presenting the value of Norhed's different projects to the world, showing how they improve knowledge and expand access to it through co-operation. A wish for more meta-knowledge was also expressed and this gives rise to the following questions: Is this way of co-operating contributing to the growth of independent post-colonial knowledge production in the South, based on analyses of local data and experiences in ways that are relevant to our shared future? Does the growth of academic independence, as well as greater equality, and the ability to develop theories different to those imposed by the better-off parts of the world, give rise to deeper understandings and better explanations? Does it, at least, spread the ability to translate existing methodologies in ways that add meaning to observations of local context and data, and thus enhance the relevance and influence of the academic profession locally and internationally? This book, in its varied contributions, does not provide definite answers to these questions but it does show that Norhed is a step in the right direction. Norhed is an attempt to fund collaboration within and between higher education institutions. We know that both the uniqueness of this programme, and ideas of how to better utilise the learning and experience emerging from it, call for more elaboration and broader dissemination before we can offer further guidance on how to do things better. This book is a first attempt." This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Author : Tor Halvorsen,Skare Orgeret
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781928502012

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Sharing Knowledge, Transforming Societies by Tor Halvorsen,Skare Orgeret Pdf

In June 2016, the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (Norhed) hosted a conference on the theme of knowledge for development in an attempt to shift the focus of the programme towards its academic content. This book follows up on that event. The conference highlighted the usefulness of presenting the value of Norheds different projects to the world, showing how they improve knowledge and expand access to it through co-operation. A wish for more meta-knowledge was also expressed and this gives rise to the following questions: Is this way of co-operating contributing to the growth of independent post-colonial knowledge production in the South, based on analyses of local data and experiences in ways that are relevant to our shared future? Does the growth of academic independence, as well as greater equality, and the ability to develop theories different to those imposed by the better-off parts of the world, give rise to deeper understandings and better explanations? Does it, at least, spread the ability to translate existing methodologies in ways that add meaning to observations of local context and data, and thus enhance the relevance and influence of the academic profession locally and internationally? This book, in its varied contributions, does not provide definite answers to these questions but it does show that Norhed is a step in the right direction. Norhed is an attempt to fund collaboration within and between higher education institutions. We know that both the uniqueness of this programme, and ideas of how to better utilise the learning and experience emerging from it, call for more elaboration and broader dissemination before we can offer further guidance on how to do things better. This book is a first attempt.

Author : Kingo J. Mchombu,Gwynneth Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Communication in community development
ISBN : 0969469918

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Sharing Knowledge for Community Development and Transformation by Kingo J. Mchombu,Gwynneth Evans Pdf

Handbook written by Kingo Mchombu for men and women working in villages, towns and rural areas who wish to transform their communities through information sharing.

Author : Abbas Strømmen-Bakhtiar,Evgueni Vinogradov
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000762099

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The Impact of the Sharing Economy on Business and Society by Abbas Strømmen-Bakhtiar,Evgueni Vinogradov Pdf

The emergence of new platform business models, notably the sharing economy, is impacting the economy in various ways, altering the structure of many industries, and raising a number of economic and political issues. This book investigates the widespread influence of the sharing economy on businesses and society, as well as examining its underpinning economic principles and development. This volume presents an exhaustive review of the existing knowledge on the sharing economy and addresses several major areas of concern for incumbent businesses. It also explains the business models for those who are interested in embarking on their own ventures and provides an excellent source for further research. It takes an in-depth look at controversial labour policies, such as using labour as self-employed contractors or using regulatory grey areas to expand in markets. It is highly multidisciplinary, establishing links between economics, finance, marketing and consumer behaviour. This contribution on the sharing economy will enable researchers and graduate and doctoral students to expand and improve their understanding of this topic and identify new research problems in all of these areas. The book will also appeal to policy makers, regional and local government decision makers, and those interested in labour markets transformation.

Author : Lopes, Nuno Vasco,Baguma, Rehema
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781522588740

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Developing Knowledge Societies for Distinct Country Contexts by Lopes, Nuno Vasco,Baguma, Rehema Pdf

Through knowledge societies, people have capabilities to acquire information and to transform that information into knowledge and information, which empowers them to enhance their lives and to contribute to the social-economic development. The practical application of knowledge into innovation and how this process from research to development to application can be achieved is a domain that is not yet very well understood. Developing Knowledge Societies for Distinct Country Contexts is an essential reference source that documents methods, best practices, and case studies for the development of global knowledge societies at the national, regional, and local levels. Featuring empirical analysis on topics such as smart governance, financial literacy, and globalization, this book is ideally designed for business strategists, economists, international researchers, anthropologists, politicians, policymakers, governmental sectors, academics, and students seeking coverage on the development of knowledge society policies and strategies in various areas of the world.

Author : Bridgette Wessels,Rachel Finn,Kush Wadhwa,Thordis Sveinsdottir
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789048529360

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Open data and the knowledge society by Bridgette Wessels,Rachel Finn,Kush Wadhwa,Thordis Sveinsdottir Pdf

The idea of a knowledge society has been raised over the last two decades but the transition to such a society has not been realized up to the present time, and discussion about a knowledge society has largely focused on a knowledge economy and information society rather than a mobilization to a knowledge society. These debates have, however, taken place before the rise of open data and big data and the development of an open data movement. The book considers the role of the open data movement in fostering transformation to a knowledge society. The characteristics of the open data movement include the strong conviction of the value of open data for society, attention to the institutional aspects of making data open in an inclusive way, and a practical focus on the technological infrastructure that are key in mobilizing a knowledge society. At the heart of any mobilization is an emerging open data ecosystem and new ways of producing and using data - whether 'born digital' data, digitized data, or big data - and how that data, when made openly available, can be used in a knowledgeable way by societal actors.

Author : Florinda Matos,Valter Vairinhos,Isabel Salavisa,Leif Edvinsson,Maurizio Massaro
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030403904

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Knowledge, People, and Digital Transformation by Florinda Matos,Valter Vairinhos,Isabel Salavisa,Leif Edvinsson,Maurizio Massaro Pdf

The impacts of the digital transformation on society in general, and particularly on people’s lives, are the subject of increasing debate among policymakers, researchers and industry. This book explores the challenges of this new revolution, identifies solutions, and demonstrates how knowledge management can enable the transition process associated with the digital transformation, guided by the principles of sustainability. Featuring contributions by experts from diverse areas of science and business – on topics ranging from the digital transformation of knowledge management in the public sector, to the creation of sustainable smart cities, regions and countries, and from using AI for business models to food security – it provides a comprehensive discourse on the digital transformation’s impacts on employment, education, governance, social life, sustainability, values, the economy and democracy.

Author : Barbara Dewey
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630380

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Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society by Barbara Dewey Pdf

Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society explores critical aspects of research library transformation needed for successful transition into the 21st century multicultural environment. The book is written by leaders in the field who have real world experience with transformational change and thought-provoking ideas for the future of research libraries, academic librarianship, research collections, and the changing nature of global scholarship within a higher education context. Authors are leaders in the research libraries field from a variety of countries Thought provoking chapters will help guide research library transformation globally Contains a diversity of thinking on research librarianship in the 21st century

Author : Robin Mansell,Uta Wehn de Montalvo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020163619

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Knowledge Societies by Robin Mansell,Uta Wehn de Montalvo Pdf

Revolutionary information and communication technologies are contributing to dramatic changes in the competitiveness of global and local markets and in the way people conduct their business and everyday lives. The potential benefits and risks these changes present for developing countries and the economies in transition are enormous. This comprehensive, authoritative reference book examines the ways in which these powerful technologies are being harnessed to development goals, helping to reduce the risk of exclusion and create new opportunities for developing countries. The report emphasizes the urgency of developing new social and technological infrastructures to help ensure that new technologies are used effectively. It also also offers guidelines and practical steps that can be taken by stakeholders to shape their future innovative knowledge societies.

Author : E. Clark,S. Michailova
Publisher : Springer
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230522701

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Fieldwork in Transforming Societies by E. Clark,S. Michailova Pdf

This book discusses the personal and professional challenges of conducting fieldwork in the difficult, sometimes threatening contexts of the transforming societies of post-socialist Europe and China. Field research is a distinctly human effort and the social relationships between researchers, third parties and respondents directly affect the quality of research findings. With unusual frankness, the authors share their personal field experiences and discuss both the imaginative strategies they have devised to cope with problems and the methodological lessons they have learned.

Author : Xianhong Hu,Neupane, Bhanu,Echaiz, Lucia Flores,Sibal, Prateek,Rivera Lam, Macarena
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231003639

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Steering AI and advanced ICTs for knowledge societies by Xianhong Hu,Neupane, Bhanu,Echaiz, Lucia Flores,Sibal, Prateek,Rivera Lam, Macarena Pdf

Author : Amoah, Lloyd G. Adu
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781466658455

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Impacts of the Knowledge Society on Economic and Social Growth in Africa by Amoah, Lloyd G. Adu Pdf

In a world that is essentially digitizing, some have argued that the idea of the knowledge society holds the greatest promise for Africa’s rapid socio-economic transformation. Impacts of the Knowledge Society on Economic and Social Growth in Africa aims to catalyze thinking and provide relevant information on the complex ways in which the information age is shaping Africa and the implications that this will have for the continent and the world. This premier reference volume will provide policy analysts, policymakers, academics, and researchers with fresh insights into the key empirical and theoretical matters framing Africa's ongoing digitization.

Author : International Commission on the Futures of Education
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789231004780

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Reimagining our futures together by International Commission on the Futures of Education Pdf

The interwoven futures of humanity and our planet are under threat. Urgent action, taken together, is needed to change course and reimagine our futures.

Author : Leni Schmitz
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783656014768

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Knowledge Sharing by Leni Schmitz Pdf

Essay from the year 2011 in the subject Information Management, Cologne University of Applied Sciences (Informationswirtschaft), course: Information & Communication, language: English, abstract: This essay is about knowledge sharing and the key question is how do people share information in companies and what communities of practice are. At first, it shows how companies deal with the fact that today's economy runs on knowledge. It presents two different strategies and what kind of strategy companies like Ernst&Young or McKinsey uses. Beyond that, it describes the way how a community of practice works and what kind of differences in contrast to a team exist.