UN Millennium Development Library : Applying Knowledge in Development
| Year of publication: |
2013
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| Authors: | Millennium Project, UN. |
| Publisher: |
Hoboken : Taylor and Francis |
| Subject: | Bibliothek | Library | Entwicklungsländer | Developing countries | Wissensmanagement | Knowledge management | Entwicklung | Economic development | Welt | World |
| Description of contents: | Table of Contents [gbv.de] |
Online Resource
| Extent: | Online-Ressource (218 p) |
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| Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
| Language: | English |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record Innovation: applying Knowledge in development; Copyright; Foreword; Contents; Task force members; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Millennium Development Goals; Executive summary; Part 1 Mapping the terrain; Chapter1 Developing as learning; Transformational nature of technological innovation; Scope of the report; Chapter 2 How science and technology can contribute to achieving the Goals; Contribution to human welfare; Contribution to energy; Contribution to health; Contribution to water and sanitation; Contribution to political stability and global security Technology in today's global settingConclusion; Chapter 3 Innovation and economic advance; Economic growth and innovation; Technological divergence across countries; Technology, innovation, and income levels; Technological learning and public policy; Conclusion; Part 2 Gearing up; Chapter 4 Platform technologies with wide applicability; Information and communications technology; Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; New materials; Influence of platform technologies beyond 2015; Conclusion; Chapter 5 Adequate infrastructure services as a foundation for technology Infrastructure and technological innovationInfrastructure and technological learning processes; Innovation in energy: the sustainability challenge; Research facilities as infrastructure; Planning for infrastructure development; Mobilizing the engineering profession and young professionals; Establishing standards; Conclusion; Chapter 6 Investing in education in science and technology; Primary and secondary school education in science; Higher education in science, technology, and innovation; Scientists and engineers in the global economy; A new Colombo Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa New roles for universities and technical institutesForging partnerships with nongovernmental organizations; Conclusion; Chapter 7 Promoting technology-based business activities; Fostering the creation and growth of small and medium-size enterprises; Improving access to financial capital; Establishing industry extension services; Establishing international partnerships and linkages; Using government procurement; Using selective industrial policies; Complying with intellectual property rights regulations; Meeting international standards and technical regulations; Conclusion Part 3 Forging aheadChapter 8 Acquiring knowledge in a globalizing world; Enhancing the capacity to use available technologies; Engaging in technology prospecting; Attracting foreign direct investment; Upgrading technological capabilities and systems; Joining global value chains; Conducting research to generate new technologies; Forging international technology partnerships; The role of the diaspora in a global economy; New barriers to technological learning; Conclusion; Chapter 9 Advising governments on science, technology, and innovation; The functions of scientific advisory groups The structure of scientific advisory bodies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84407-218-7 ; 978-1-84977-353-9 ; 978-1-84407-218-7 |
| Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
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