Global Knowledge Flows and Economic Development
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.
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Executive Summary
This Executive Summary outlines the issues examined in the book, presents examples of learning model programmes and sets out the principal policy recommendations for areas seeking to participate in global knowledge flows.
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