Strategic Approaches To Science And Technology In Development

Author : Robert Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1290704425

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Strategic Approaches to Science and Technology in Development by Robert Watson Pdf

Watson, Crawford, and Farley examine the ways in which science and technology (Samp;T) support poverty alleviation and economic development and how these themes have been given emphasis or short shrift in various areas of the World Bank's work. Central to their thesis is the now well-established argument that development will increasingly depend on a country's ability to understand, interpret, select, adapt, use, transmit, diffuse, produce, and commercialize scientific and technological knowledge in ways appropriate to its culture, aspirations, and level of development. The authors go beyond this tenet, analyzing the importance of Samp;T for development within specific sectors. They present policy options for enhancing the effectiveness of Samp;T systems in developing countries, review previous experience of the World Bank and other donors in supporting Samp;T, and suggest changes that the World Bank and its partners can adopt to increase the impact of the work currently undertaken in Samp;T. The authors' main messages are:- Samp;T has always been important for development, but the unprecedented pace of advancement of scientific knowledge is rapidly creating new opportunities for and threats to development.- Most developing countries are largely unprepared to deal with the changes that Samp;T advancement will bring.- The World Bank's numerous actions in various domains of Samp;T could be more effective in producing the needed capacity improvements in client countries.- The World Bank could have a greater impact if it paid increased attention to Samp;T in education, health, rural development, private sector development, and the environment.The strategy emphasizes four Samp;T policy areas: education and human resources development, the private sector, the public sector, and information communications technologies.The paper - a joint product of the Education Team, Human Development Network, and the Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development Vice Presidency - is part of a larger effort in the Bank to engage client countries in an active science and technology dialogue while increasing awareness of the centrality of these issues to the Bank's work.

Author : Michael Frederick Crawford,Sarah Farley,Robert Watson
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Research
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Strategic Approaches to Science and Technology in Development by Michael Frederick Crawford,Sarah Farley,Robert Watson Pdf

Watson, Crawford, and Farley examine the ways in which science and technology (S & T) support poverty alleviation and economic development and how these themes have been given emphasis or short shrift in various areas of the World Bank's work. Central to their thesis is the now well-established argument that development will increasingly depend on a country's ability to understand, interpret, select, adapt, use, transmit, diffuse, produce, and commercialize scientific and technological knowledge in ways appropriate to its culture, aspirations, and level of development. The authors go beyond this tenet, analyzing the importance of S & T for development within specific sectors. They present policy options for enhancing the effectiveness of S & T systems in developing countries, review previous experience of the World Bank and other donors in supporting S & T, and suggest changes that the World Bank and its partners can adopt to increase the impact of the work currently undertaken in S & T. The authors' main messages are: * S & T has always been important for development, but the unprecedented pace of advancement of scientific knowledge is rapidly creating new opportunities for and threats to development. * Most developing countries are largely unprepared to deal with the changes that S & T advancement will bring. * The World Bank's numerous actions in various domains of S & T could be more effective in producing the needed capacity improvements in client countries. * The World Bank could have a greater impact if it paid increased attention to S & T in education, health, rural development, private sector development, and the environment. The strategy emphasizes four S & T policy areas: education and human resources development, the private sector, the public sector, and information communications technologies. The paper--a joint product of the Education Team, Human Development Network, and the Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development Vice Presidency--is part of a larger effort in the Bank to engage client countries in an active science and technology dialogue while increasing awareness of the centrality of these issues to the Bank's work.

Author : P. Levy,Mihael Junkar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001-11-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1402002106

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Technosophy: Strategic Approaches to the Assessment and Management of Manufacturing Technology Innovation by P. Levy,Mihael Junkar Pdf

This book is the result of a unique dialogue: a workshop that took place in the heart of Slovenia brought together academics and industrial scientists, engineers and social scientists to discuss and explore the strategic implications of technology management and assessment. The wide-ranging and intense discussions explored many key issues, such as those concerning the role of academia in supporting industrial practice (and vice versa), and the emerging research agenda in the assessment and management of manufacturing technology innovation. The distilled essence of the debate is presented here as a basis for a developing wisdom of technology: a technosophy. It is only through industrial-academic and interdisciplinary research and development that such a body of wisdom can emerge.

Author : Victor L. Urquidi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483153506

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Science and Technology in Development Planning by Victor L. Urquidi Pdf

Science and Technology in Development Planning: Science, Technology and Global Problems covers the proceedings of the Symposium on Science and Technology Development Planning. The book presents several papers that tackle one of the agendas of the symposium, intended to convey to the reader the main lines of thought brought to the symposium and to illustrate various approaches. The 17 chapters of the text are organized into five parts, according to what agenda they cover. The first part tackles the interaction between science and technology and long-range development goals and strategies, while the second part deals with the science and technology in sectoral planning. Part III covers the incorporation of science and technology in the techniques of development planning; Part IV discusses the planning of science and technology in the development process. The last part talks about international cooperation. The book will be of great interest to readers cornered with the progress of science and how it will influence the world.

Author : Mel Horwitch
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483160542

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Technology in the Modern Corporation by Mel Horwitch Pdf

Technology in the Modern Corporation: A Strategic Perspective examines the role of technology in corporate planning and all that this relationship implies to corporate organization and strategy. Organized into 13 chapters, this book first discusses the management of corporate entrepreneurship; technological innovation and interdependence; and the rise and character of modern technology strategy. Subsequent chapters describe corporate research and development; corporate strategies for managing emerging technologies; approaches for the strategic management of technology; innovation and corporate strategy; and executive succession, strategic reorientations, and organization evolution.

Author : Calestous Juma,Lee Yee-Cheong,UN Millennium Project. Task Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : 9781844072187

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Innovation by Calestous Juma,Lee Yee-Cheong,UN Millennium Project. Task Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation Pdf

Describes approaches for effectively applying science, technology, and innovation to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Outlines core areas for policy action, including a focus on platform or generic technologies, defining infrastructure services as foundations for technology, placing universities at the centre of local development and improving science education, spurring entrepreneurial activities, improving the policy environment and focusing on areas of under-funded research for development.

Author : Víctor L. Urquidi
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173023523975

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Science and Technology in Development Planning by Víctor L. Urquidi Pdf

Science and Technology in Development Planning: Science, Technology and Global Problems covers the proceedings of the Symposium on Science and Technology Development Planning. The book presents several papers that tackle one of the agendas of the symposium, intended to convey to the reader the main lines of thought brought to the symposium and to illustrate various approaches. The 17 chapters of the text are organized into five parts, according to what agenda they cover. The first part tackles the interaction between science and technology and long-range development goals and strategies, while ...

Author : Unesco
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015028459454

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Science and Technology in Developing Countries by Unesco Pdf

Establishes a typological classification of developing countries according to their scientific and technological potential. Proposes, for each type of country, alternative development scenarios and science and technology policies that would make it possible to face future challenges.

Author : Iryna Kristensen,Alexandre Dubois,Jukka Teräs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351620253

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Strategic Approaches to Regional Development by Iryna Kristensen,Alexandre Dubois,Jukka Teräs Pdf

The existence and persistence of regional disparities between European regions require context-tailored policies to promote structural change. This book explores the congruence between place-based development and regional competitiveness in the EU context. Drawing on a range of social science disciplines, this book unpicks the complexity of regional transformation processes, aiming to enhance the applicability and transferability of theoretical approaches to innovation and place-based regional development in diverse European territorial settings. The contributors have a particular focus on less-favoured regions and on the application of Smart Specialisation – a strategic approach to innovation-based regional development – to the issues at hand. The book comes at a critical moment, meeting the growing demand of academics, practitioners and policymakers with an interest in promoting regional economic growth and well-being.

Author : Annette Froehlich
Publisher : Springer
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030060404

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Embedding Space in African Society by Annette Froehlich Pdf

This book provides a detailed insight into how space and its applications are embedded, and can be further embedded, into African society in support of the SDGs, while taking into account the specific features, needs, and diversity of that society. Contributions drawn from across the continent and further afield provide analyses of the particular social situations in a variety of different African countries and regions, and highlight areas where space applications support the SDGs, and where they can further do so. The chapters cover a wide array of relevant and timely topics including basic needs like water quality, education, and capacity building, as well as financial, security, and legal aspects, together with facets of space technologies and infrastructure in Africa. Embedding Space in African Society will be of great interest to students and professionals in sustainable development, governance, and space studies.

Author : Juan Vicente Garcia Manjon
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811211478

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Technological Innovation: Strategy And Management by Juan Vicente Garcia Manjon Pdf

Technological Innovation: Strategy and Management offers a comprehensive analysis of technological innovation management from a strategic and integrated approach. The book covers the most relevant topics on the discipline of Innovation Management, such as the conceptual framework for innovation and technology, the study of innovation sources, the strategic management of innovation and technology, innovation enablers (organization, leadership, culture, human capital, creativity and learning), innovation outcomes (product and process innovation), and the evaluation and control of the innovation process. It particularly highlights the role of innovation and technology to build sustainable competitive advantages. The book references the most relevant and updated research work in this realm. This can be helpful for researchers, scholars and practitioners who want to have an updated guide on the state-of-the-art technological innovation management.

Author : Günay, Durmu?,Asunakutlu, Tuncer,Yildiz, Orkun
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799839026

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University-Industry Collaboration Strategies in the Digital Era by Günay, Durmu?,Asunakutlu, Tuncer,Yildiz, Orkun Pdf

Competitive strategies and higher education-industry collaboration policies are playing a vital role in fostering the reputation and international rankings of higher education institutions. The positive impact of these policies may best be observed in the economic and social outputs of many countries such as the USA, Singapore, South Korea, and European Union (EU) countries such as Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. However, the number of academic publications that specifically concentrate on the impact of these policies on higher education institutions and authorities remains relatively limited. University-Industry Collaboration Strategies in the Digital Era is an essential research publication that provides comprehensive research on competitive strategies for higher education institutions that will allow them to forge beneficial partnerships with industries that will have a significant impact on their success. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as human resource management, network planning, and institutional structure, this book is ideal for administrators, education professionals, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students.

Author : Wang, Victor X.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781615206957

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Integrating Adult Learning and Technologies for Effective Education: Strategic Approaches by Wang, Victor X. Pdf

Integrating Adult Learning and Technologies for Effective Education: Strategic Approaches provides instructional approaches, relevant theoretical frameworks, and the latest empirical research findings in the area of adult learning and technology.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Social and Behavioral Urban Research
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : NAP:11708

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A Strategic Approach to Urban Research and Development: Social and Behavioral Science Considerations by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Social and Behavioral Urban Research Pdf

Author : UN Millennium Project
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136550355

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UN Millennium Development Library: Innovation by UN Millennium Project Pdf

The Millennium Development Goals, adopted at the UN Millennium Summit in 2000, are the world's targets for dramatically reducing extreme poverty in its many dimensions by 2015 income poverty, hunger, disease, exclusion, lack of infrastructure and shelter while promoting gender equality, education, health and environmental sustainability. These bold goals can be met in all parts of the world if nations follow through on their commitments to work together to meet them. Achieving the Millennium Development Goals offers the prospect of a more secure, just, and prosperous world for all. The UN Millennium Project was commissioned by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to develop a practical plan of action to meet the Millennium Development Goals. As an independent advisory body directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, the UN Millennium Project submitted its recommendations to the UN Secretary General in January 2005. The core of the UN Millennium Project's work has been carried out by 10 thematic Task Forces comprising more than 250 experts from around the world, including scientists, development practitioners, parliamentarians, policymakers, and representatives from civil society, UN agencies, the World Bank, the IMF, and the private sector. This report argues that meeting the Millennium Development Goals will require a substantial reorientation of development policies to focus on key sources of economic growth, particularly the use of scientific and technological knowledge and related institutional adjustments. It outlines key areas for policy action, including focusing on platform or generic technologies; defining infrastructure services as a foundation for technology; improving higher education in science and placing universities at the center of local development; spurring entrepreneurial activities; improving the policy environment; and focusing on areas of under-funded research for development.