Global Knowledge Flows and Economic Development / Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Contributor:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Content Provider.

Series:

Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED), 19901097.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technology transfer--Economic aspects.

Technology transfer.

Technological innovations--Economic aspects.

Technological innovations.

Diffusion of innovations--Economic aspects.

Diffusion of innovations.

Economic development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (199 p.)

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Global knowledge flows are becoming a key driver of economic development. How can countries develop effective policies to reap benefits? This report aims to answer this question and highlights these key areas: promoting cross-border alliances involving firms and universities; simulating knowledge transfers from foreign direct investment ventures; attracting highly-skilled workers from overseas and creating vibrant innovation systems. This book, published in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, is for policy makers, practitioners and academics.

Contents:

Integrating Global Knowledge Flows for Generative Growth in Scotland

SME Innovation Policy and the Formation

Attracting, Retaining and Mobilising High Skilled Labour

Internationalising Knowledge Flows

Policy Recommendations and Learning Models

The Innovation Solution: Some Lessons from Scotland, Theory and Canadian Cities

Executive Summary

Annex.

Notes:

Published in French under the title: Les flux mondiaux de connaissances et le développement économique.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-280-17254-1

9786610172542

92-64-10768-1

OCLC:

71822897