De los recursos naturales a la economía del conocimiento

De los recursos naturales a la economía del conocimiento
Author: David M. De Ferranti
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The study questions whether, after a decade of remarkable progress in trade reform, Latin America and the Caribbean really integrates into the global market, offering a promising rapid growth, and good jobs for its workers. For despite the incidence of the loosely called "knowledge economy", the concern prevails that most countries' rich natural resources, still are the determining factor for exports. Policy recommendations include fostering openness to trade, market access, and foreign direct investment flows, in addition to building human capital, institutions, and public infrastructure, without disregarding the natural advantages. To this end, policymakers should aim at developing educational systems that provide quality education, focused on lifelong learning, and training activities to build human capital. Emphasis should follow on research and development (R&D) incentives, and innovations systems, arguing that countries should experiment with taxation incentives, and subsidies to promote both private, and public investments in R&D, (dependent on the institutional capacity of governments to enforce tax laws, and monitor the quality of investments). Moreover, evidence in this report, suggests that information, and communications technology (ICT) can reduce coordination costs, enabling an effective industrialization, and market access.

The Knowledge Economy and Socialism

The Knowledge Economy and Socialism
Author: Agustín Lage Dávila
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2024-03-31
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1685900445

Examines Cuba’s approach to scientific research, and distinguishes it from that of capitalist societies “Cuba's future must, by necessity, be a future of scientists,” Fidel Castro proclaimed in 1960. As Agustín Lage Dávila shows in this pathbreaking book, Cuba has in fact become a global leader in both the generation and application of scientific knowledge—as demonstrated by its ubiquitous production of socially useful products, from vaccines and medicines, to organic food. Speaking from his position as a noted Cuban immunologist, Dr. Lage shows how Cuba achieved such prominence, positing that the training of its scientists, their scientific practices, and their relationships with the Cuban people are intimately connected to the socialist culture that derived from the Cuban Revolution. Lage offers clearly written and easily understood answers to questions critical to the very survival of humanity. Why is culture critical to science? What distinguishes Cuba’s socialist culture from that of capitalist societies? What are the social responsibilities of scientists? How has Cuba made such incredible scientific advances in the face of the brutal and illegal U.S. blockade? How can a country like Cuba earn needed foreign exchange through the sale of its knowledge-intensive products to countries in the Global North while maintaining its ethical, socialist ideals? Lage’s interrogation of these questions will be of interest to scientists and economic planners around the world, to all those struggling for a better world–and, no doubt, even to those corporations competing with Cuba in global markets.

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Publisher: Religacion Press
Total Pages: 266
Release:
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Systemic Knowledge-Based Assessment of Higher Education Programs

Systemic Knowledge-Based Assessment of Higher Education Programs
Author: Espinosa, Edgar Oliver Cardoso
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016-05-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522504583

The true success of a nation can be measured by its ability to create, disseminate, and utilize knowledge through education. A quality education instills in students the capability to add value to the economy through his or her skills, to participate in society, and to improve the overall wellness of his or her community. Systemic Knowledge-Based Assessment of Higher Education Programs offers theoretical and pedagogical research concerning the management of educational systems on both the national and international scale. Exploring the most effective ways to utilize intellectual capital, this publication implores educators to ensure that their students hone the skills necessary to interact in the globalized economy, using all of the information available to them. This book is a versatile asset for educators, administrators, government agencies, and students of education.

ECKM2015-16th European Conference on Knowledge Management

ECKM2015-16th European Conference on Knowledge Management
Author: Maurizzio Massaro and Andrea Garlatti
Publisher: Academic Conferences and publishing limited
Total Pages: 1070
Release: 2015-09-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1910810460

These proceedings represent the work of researchers presenting at the 16th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM 2015). We are delighted to be hosting ECKM at the University of Udine, Italy on the 3-4 September 2015. The conference will be opened with a keynote from Dr Madelyn Blair from Pelerei Inc., USA on the topic “The Role of KM in Building Resilience”. On the afternoon of the first day Dr Daniela Santarelli, from Lundbeck, Italy will deliver a second keynote speech. The second day will be opened by Dr John Dumay from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. ECKM is an established platform for academics concerned with current research and for those from the wider community involved in Knowledge Management to present their findings and ideas to peers from the KM and associated fields. ECKM is also a valuable opportunity for face to face interaction with colleagues from similar areas of interests. The conference has a well-established history of helping attendees advance their understanding of how people, organisations, regions and even countries generate and exploit knowledge to achieve a competitive advantage, and drive their innovations forward. The range of issues and mix of approaches followed will ensure an interesting two days. 260 abstracts were initially received for this conference. However, the academic rigor of ECKM means that, after the double blind peer review process there are 102 academic papers, 15 PhD research papers, 1 Masters research papers and 7 Work in Progress papers published in these Conference Proceedings. These papers reflect the continuing interest and diversity in the field of Knowledge Management, and they represent truly global research from many different countries, including Algeria, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, The Netherlands, UK, United Arab Emirates, USA and Venezuela.

Común

Común
Author: Christian Laval
Publisher: Editorial GEDISA
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2015-05-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8497848810

Los autores muestran por qué este principio se impone hoy día como el término central de la alternativa política para el siglo XXI: anuda la lucha anticapitalista y la ecología política mediante su reivindicación de los “comunes” contra las nuevas formas de apropiación privada y estatal. Además, articula las luchas prácticas con las investigaciones sobre el gobierno colectivo de los recursos naturales o de la información y designa formas democráticas nuevas que aspiran a tomar el relevo de la representación política y del monopolio de los partidos. Esta emergencia de lo común en la acción reclama un trabajo de clarificación en el pensamiento. El sentido actual de lo común se distingue de los numerosos usos que se ha dado a esta noción, ya sean filosóficos, jurídicos o teológicos: bien supremo de la ciudad, universalidad de esencia, propiedad inherente a ciertas cosas, incluso alguna vez el fin perseguido por la creación divina. Pero hay otro hilo que vincula lo común, no a la esencia de los hombres o a la naturaleza de las cosas, sino a la actividad de los hombres mismos: sólo una práctica de puesta en conjunto puede decidir qué es “común”, reservar ciertas cosas al uso común, producir determinadas reglas capaces de obligar a los hombres. En este sentido, lo común reclama una nueva institución de la sociedad por ella misma: una revolución.

Capital Intelectual

Capital Intelectual
Author: Mariano L. Bernardez
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 655
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1434398331

El término "capital intelectual" se confunde con frecuencia - e incluso indistintamente- con "propiedad intelectual", "tecnología" o "ideas". "innovación" de carácter científico. Además de las ideas e invenciones de naturaleza tecnológica o científica, el capital intelectual incluye un enorme acervo de ideas y componentes socioculturales, expresadas en las marcas comerciales, las experiencias del cliente, los modelos de negocio y organización e inclusive las cadenas de valor y ecosistemas que las producen. Este libro ha sido diseñado como un manual comprensivo y de aplicación práctica para empresarios y gerentes de diversas áreas funcionales que deseen detectar, desarrollar y aplicar el capital intelectual de sus organizaciones y ecosistemas de negocios en tanto en su dimensión tecnológica como comercial. Los conceptos, modelos y herramientas de este libro -ejemplificados con los casos de empresas líderes y modelo de diferentes giros de actividad- permiten al lector detectar y valuar el capital intelectual tecnológico y comercial, tácito y explicito, planificar el desarrollo de las diez formas de propiedad intelectual y organizar su comercialización mediante la creación y desarrollo de marcas.

The Transformation of State Socialism

The Transformation of State Socialism
Author: D. Lane
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2007-09-12
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0230591027

This book considers aspects of transformation of former state socialist countries: social and economic outcomes; forces in the transformation process; problems of consolidation of the new regimes;and other scenarios. It also looks at alternative types of society that might replace state socialism, particularly state capitalism and market socialism.

Universities in Transition

Universities in Transition
Author: Bo Göransson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2010-12-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441975098

Globalization, the information age, and the rise of the knowledge-based economy are significantly transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and transform knowledge. And, as a result, knowledge production is becoming closer and more directly linked to economic competitiveness. This evolution is also putting new and urgent demands on academic institutions to adjust to the changing needs of society and economy. In particular, there is growing pressure on the institutions of higher education and research in developed economies to find and affirm their new role in the national innovation system. Their counterparts in developing economies need to define their role in supporting emerging structures of the innovation system. This book examines the role of universities and national research institutes in social and economic development processes. Featuring contributions that showcase initiatives and innovations from around the world, including China, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Western Europe, it offers timely insight that will be of interest to policymakers, university administrators, economic and social leaders, and researchers alike.