Beyond the knowledge trap developing Asia's knowledge-based economies (World Scientific, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references and index
pt. 1. Conceptualizing and strategizing knowledge as an engine for growth -- pt. 2. Governing and managing knowledge as a strategic development resource : Asian experiences
Based on the success of the World Scientific publication "Governing and Managing Knowledge" edited by Thomas Menkhoff, Hans-Dieter Evers and Chay Yue Wah in 2005, this unique volume presents 16 new theoretical-practical papers on the strategic aspects of developing knowledge-based economies with case studies from South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines and Uzbekistan. A key question which the book seeks to answer is what Asian policy-makers and leaders in government, economy and society can do to further enhance learning and capability formation so as to fos