These proceedings highlight the key findings and public policy lessons that emerged from the Knowledge Economy Forum … contribute to accelerating the transition to an increasingly knowledge-based economy. …

"Chen and Dahlman assess the effects of knowledge on economic growth. By using an array of indicators, each of which … represents an aspect of knowledge, as independent variables in cross-section regressions that span 92 countries for the period … 1960 to 2000, they show that knowledge is a significant determinant of long-term economic growth. In particular, the …

innovation-driven economy. Part 2 describes the policies to be implemented in key areas of the knowledge economy: governance … improved their global competitiveness by taking the first steps in the direction of the knowledge economy. The World Bank Group … entrepreneurial economies, preparing a better-educated and skilled population, improving capabilities for innovation and research, and …

Knowledge has always been an essential force in economic development. Chapter one, describes the knowledge revolution … foundations and the model of knowledge economies, chapter two outlines the four knowledge economies (KE) pillars, provides … on innovation addresses the question of support for innovators, the strengthening of research and technology …

increasingly knowledge-based world economy and investigates policy options for tertiary education that have the potential to … this process? The report draws on ongoing Bank research and analysis on the dynamics of knowledge economies and on science … tertiary education and the appropriate role of the state in support of knowledge-driven economic growth. Finally, it reviews …

-related lending activities reflecting the latest knowledge and successful practices of planning and implementing education for …