Various observers describe today?s global economy as one in transition to a `knowledge economy?, or an `information society?. But the rules and practices that determined success in the industrial economy of the 20th century need rewriting in an interconnected world where resources such as know-how are more critical than other economic resources. This briefing highlights recent thinking and developments and offers guidance on developing appropriate organizational strategies to succeed into the ne more...
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The revolution in information technology transforms not only information and its uses but, more important, knowledge and the ways we generate and manage it. Knowledge is now seen as input, output, and capital, even if imperfectly accounted for or understood. Many businesses and public agencies are convinced that knowledge can be managed in sophisticated, rational ways and that networking and information technology are essential tools for doing more...
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This revised paper by M.R. Narayana, ISEC distinguishes the contribution of information and communication technology (ICT) sector to economic development by manufacturing and service activities in Karnataka State. Using the available data in the national and State income accounts, the contribution of manufacturing ICT industries and ICT services is estimated from 1993-94 to 2001-02.
Estimation results show that the (a) ICT services have a dominant share in the ICT sector?s contribution to natio more...
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WikiEducator is a community project working collaboratively with the Free Culture Movement towards a free version of the education curriculum by 2015. Driven by the learning for development agenda we focus on: building capacity in the use of Mediawiki and related free software technologies for mass-collaboration in the authoring of free content; developing free content for use in schools, polytechnics, universities, vocational education institutions and informal education settings; facilitating more...
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The Global Dialogue on ?m-Government: The New Frontier in Public Service Delivery? on November 29, 2007 brought together over 280 participants from 11 countries (India, Russia, Ukraine, Philippines, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Estonia, U.K. and USA) via videoconference and from many other countries via live webcast and online discussion. The conference was centered on the emerging trend in public service delivery known as Mobile Government or mGovernment.
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The Center for Democracy and Technology works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in global communications technologies. CDT is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media.
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This report highlights a critical gap in online access to vital government information. The report, presented to a Senate panel, exposes a simple technological roadblock as the culprit and notes the problem has an equally simple technological fix. The problem comes to light as the E-Government Act of 2002, which promotes access to government information and services, is up for reauthorization. The Center for Democracy and Technology, December 11, 2007.
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