Global Knowledge Flows and Economic Development [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Organisation for Economic Co operation and DevelopmentContent Provider
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentContent Provider
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2004.
Global knowledge flows are becoming a key driver of economic development.  How can countries develop effective policies to reap benefits? This report aims to answer this question and highlights these key areas: promoting cross-border alliances involving firms and universities; simulating knowledge transfers from foreign direct investment ventures; attracting highly-skilled workers from overseas and creating vibrant innovation systems.  This book, published in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, is for policy makers, practitioners and academics.
Published in French under the title: Les flux mondiaux de connaissances et le développement économique.
Includes bibliographical references.
Integrating Global Knowledge Flows for Generative Growth in Scotland -- SME Innovation Policy and the Formation -- Attracting, Retaining and Mobilising High Skilled Labour -- Internationalising Knowledge Flows -- Policy Recommendations and Learning Models -- The Innovation Solution: Some Lessons from Scotland, Theory and Canadian Cities -- Executive Summary -- Annex.
Global knowledge flows are becoming a key driver of economic development.  How can countries develop effective policies to reap benefits? This report aims to answer this question and highlights these key areas: promoting cross-border alliances involving firms and universities; simulating knowledge transfers from foreign direct investment ventures; attracting highly-skilled workers from overseas and creating vibrant innovation systems.  This book, published in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, is for policy makers, practitioners and academics.
Technology transfer
Technological innovations
Diffusion of innovations
Economic development.

Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)