The role of industrial clusters in the industrialization of many emerging economies continues to dominate the debate among policy makers and researchers worldwide. While recent discussions on this debate have focused on knowledge spillovers among participants within clusters, knowledge flows...

As a consequence of economic reforms, the Indian manufacturing sector faces a variety of technology related challenges. It not only has to quickly develop world-class manufacturing capabilities, but also gear up to develop new products and processes. In this paper we analyse the technology...

The ensuing economic liberalization in the country has been a rapid increase in licensing and joint venture arrangements involving Indian firms. For long term growth, the domestic firms will have to develop mechanisms and strategies to learn from these tie-ups. Available literature suggests...

This paper explores the role played by academic institutions in Bangalore and Pune cities of India. It shows that there exists a large variety of linkages between industry and academia in the two Indian cities; a hierarchy of institutions satisfies a hierarchy of local demands ranging from...

Inter-firm linkages are becoming strategically important for transfer and development of technological capabilities. In this paper, we present how one such network of partnership between a MNC and some Indian software firms has evolved in the telecom sector. We attempt a preliminary exploration...

This paper is a preliminary exploration to develop a methodology for assessing the technological capabilities and needs of the telecommunications sector in India. It makes a case for strategic policy interventions to build adequate domestic capabilities in this crucial sector with significant...

Education has been recognized as the most important source of competitive advantage for a nation. It is the key determinant of firm level productivity which in turn drives business growth and profitability. Technical knowledge, in particular, is required both for industrial as well as service...

As a consequence of economic reforms, the Indian manufacturing sector faces a variety of technology related challenges. It not only has to quickly develop world-class manufacturing capabilities but also gear up to develop new products and process. In this paper we analyse the technology...