Purpose – The paper sets out to focus on the upper level of knowledge cities of the world. Design …‐authorship as indicator are identified. Originality/value – Categorization of the nodal cities of the global research community is …

play a key role in the transfer of bespoke knowledge between actors both within and from outside individual cities. As a … result the authors argue that KIBS make a significant and place specific contribution to innovation in the cities where they …

Purpose – This article seeks to study the implementation of an intellectual capital model in a network of cities … different border cities in Spain and Portugal. Findings – Using the SWOT methodology, a set of strategic criteria was … city entities work together by sharing knowledge; it consists of small cities; and it involves cross‐border interaction …

Purpose – The concept of knowledge cities (KCs) is particularly advantageous for any contemporary city. Many cities … globally claim themselves as being already KCs, while other cities have elaborated strategic plans in order to be transformed … the integrated development of a KC. Design/methodology/approach – The examination and analysis of many cities' approaches …

/value – The case study shows how the theory of knowledge cities can be transferred into actual practicality. It describes three …'s experience can serve other cities to learn what processes are more suitable and applicable for them.  …

‐based development and knowledge cities rely on. Originality/value – The paper provides an in‐depth discussion on the concepts of …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the importance of conversing within cities, organizations and beyond … to European cities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper brings examples and case studies of how the concepts of … conversing cities has been and is being integrated into existing cities focusing on the future – youth, employment, education and …