Knowledge and innovation for development
Sagasti, Francisco R.
Knowledge and innovation for development the Sisyphus challenge of the 21st century / [electronic resource] : Francisco Sagasti. - Cheltenham, U.K. ; Northhampton, Mass. : E. Elgar, c2004. - 1 online resource (xx, 151 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-147) and index.
1. Knowledge, technology and production : a conceptual framework -- 2. A brief historical perspective -- 3. The knowledge explosion and its manifestations -- 4. The knowledge divide and disparities in developing country capacities -- 5. Strategies and policies for building an endogenous science and technology base.
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the many different issues related to the Sisyphean task of building science and technology capabilities in developing countries. It attempts to answer crucial questions including: how can knowledge be utilized to improve the human condition, and how can we bridge the growing knowledge divide between those who produce and use modern science and technology--and those who do not?
9781843769804 (e-book)
2003064253
Science and state--Developing countries.
Technology and state--Developing countries.
Research--Developing countries.
Electronic books.
Q127.2 / .S33 2004
338.9/26/091724
Knowledge and innovation for development the Sisyphus challenge of the 21st century / [electronic resource] : Francisco Sagasti. - Cheltenham, U.K. ; Northhampton, Mass. : E. Elgar, c2004. - 1 online resource (xx, 151 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-147) and index.
1. Knowledge, technology and production : a conceptual framework -- 2. A brief historical perspective -- 3. The knowledge explosion and its manifestations -- 4. The knowledge divide and disparities in developing country capacities -- 5. Strategies and policies for building an endogenous science and technology base.
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the many different issues related to the Sisyphean task of building science and technology capabilities in developing countries. It attempts to answer crucial questions including: how can knowledge be utilized to improve the human condition, and how can we bridge the growing knowledge divide between those who produce and use modern science and technology--and those who do not?
9781843769804 (e-book)
2003064253
Science and state--Developing countries.
Technology and state--Developing countries.
Research--Developing countries.
Electronic books.
Q127.2 / .S33 2004
338.9/26/091724