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Knowledge and development : a cross-section approach

Chen, Derek Hung Chiat - 2004

"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 …

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Transforming Arab Economies : Traveling Knowledge and Innovation Road, Overview

World Bank - 2014

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 …

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Knowledge, productivity, and innovation in Nigeria : creating a new economy

Radwan, Ismail - 2010

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North-South technology diffusion, regional integration, and the dynamics of the "natural trading partners" hypothesis

Wang, Yanling - 2004

"Based on static analysis, a number of studies argue that forming a regional trade agreement is more likely to raise welfare if member countries are "natural trading partners," while other studies claim that the opposite is true. Schiff and Wang look at the argument from a dynamic viewpoint by...

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Yokohama Development Knowledge Sourcebook

World Bank Group - 2018

The City of Yokohama offers useful lessons for other cities seeking to achieve sustainable urban development. It simultaneously managed rapid economic growth and a sharp rise in population through a series of thoughtfully conceived and well" integrated development projects and regulative...

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Credit Reporting Knowledge Guide 2019

World Bank Group - 2019

Access to finance is an essential component of economic development and job creation. A host of studies have shown a positive correlation between financial development and economic growth. Access to finance is also critical for larger corporations and conglomerates, which, given their size,...

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Impact of Counseling on Knowledge, Feelings and Actions of Over-Indebted Borrowers in Tajikistan

World Bank Group - 2016

opportunities for savings. In order to assess the impact of counseling campaigns on consumers' knowledge about their financial …

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Knowledge Map : Impact of ICTs on Learning and Achievement

World Bank - 2012

It is generally believed that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can empower teachers and learners, promote change and foster the development of '21st century skills, but data to support these beliefs are still limited. There is widespread belief that ICTs can and will empower...

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Knowledge Map : Monitoring and Evaluation

World Bank - 2012

Bias is a very real issue in most of the monitoring and evaluation work done of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education issues across the board. Such biases are often introduced at the monitoring and evaluation design stage, and include a lack of relevant and appropriate...

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Knowledge Map : School-Level Issues

World Bank - 2012

at the school level. Despite the wealth of documentation mentioned, little if any of this knowledge and information … existing knowledge and information to be delivered to the relevant people in charge of ICT in education initiatives in LDCs, as …

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