America’s Knowledge Economy: A State-by-State Review
A new report, America’s Knowledge Economy: A State-by-State Review, released today by Elsevier, a world-leading provider of information solutions, and The Council of State Governments (CSG), the nation’s only organization serving all three branches of state governments: “Few organizations recognize more deeply the value of higher education and the social and economic impact of academic research than Elsevier,” said Brad Fenwick, senior vice president for global strategic alliances at Elsevier. “The report, in collaboration with CSG, uses Elsevier’s unique data and analytics systems to showcase the knowledge economy that flows from universities to the economic well-being and future of each state.” Link
Towards knowledge economy: Over 4,000 students take part in survey
ABU DHABI: More than 4,000 students from across private and public schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are taking part in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a survey which aims to measure how far 15-year old students approaching the end of their schooling education, have acquired knowledge and skills essential for full participation in a knowledge-based economy. Link
Jacobs to advise on three Saudi industrial cities
Jacobs Group Vice President Bassim Shebaro said: “We are delighted that our relationship with MODON continues to grow. We look forward to supporting MODON through the provision of our local and global program management and construction management expertise, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s mission of achieving a knowledge-based economy and industrial diversification.” Link
WIPO, Sri Lanka, and the Knowledge Economy
The Director General of the Geneva based World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Dr. Francis Gurry, has assured support to the government’s policy of orienting Sri Lanka towards a knowledge and innovation economy. Recalling his visit to Colombo in November 2013 when a 10 Point Action Plan was developed to strengthen IP related activity in the country and cooperation between Sri Lanka and the WIPO, Dr. Gurry commended the progress already made under this programme, and discussed modalities to further assist Sri Lanka. Link
Mauritius, IP and the Knowledge Economy
‘Intellectual Property is increasingly recognised as an economic asset as Mauritius moves towards a knowledge-based economy. Digital technology, Internet, Communication, Biotechnology as well as skilled people play a critical role in what is termed as the knowledge economy‘, said the Minister of Technology, Communication and Innovation, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, this morning at Ebène Cyber Tower 1, in Ebène Cyber-city. Link