Purpose – In the first part of reporting our research on knowledge societies (Sharma et al. 2008), we overviewed a conceptual model for analyzing knowledge development. In this second part, we report the results of using our framework in the field for the purpose of formulating knowledge...

Purpose - The research reported in this on-going study investigates the notion of knowledge assets developed within digital communities in the course of their economic or leisure activities. Ideally, the resulting knowledge is universal, affordable and relevant; this inclusiveness is a hallmark...

Key Features:Covers the important areas of knowledge governance (macro) and knowledge management (micro) with a regional focus on selected Asian countries and organizationsProvides both theoretical and practical insights into the role of actionable knowledge as a source of national and...

The field of knowledge for development now occupies a top position on the agenda of all Asian governments as well as large development organizations. This book reflects this mega-trend of development towards KBEs (Knowledge Based Economies). For this 2nd edition all chapters have been thoroughly...