Innovation & Leadership in the Knowledge Society
ALICT Knowledge Society Thematic Papers
GESCI commissioned a series of background thematic papers on the Knowledge Society and its pillars of Education, ICT, Science and Technology and Innovation. Innovation and Change and the Knowledge Society. by GESCI, December 2010
Leadership and Innovation
The report reveals a wide gap between the aspirations of executives to innovate and their ability to execute. McKinsey Report 2008.
Innovation, Growth and Competitiveness in the Knowledge Society
This paper complements existing analyses and recommendations on achieving the Lisbon goals of growth and competitiveness in Europe. By I. Tuomi, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies, 2008.
Innovation Leadership:
How to use innovation to lead effectively, work collaboratively and drive results. By David Horth, Center for Creative Leadership and Dan Buchner, Continuum, 2008
India and the Knowledge Economy
This book provides a broad assessment of India’s readiness to embrace the knowledge economy. World Bank Institute, 2005
Building Blocks of the Knowledge Based Society
Presentation by Helena Tapper, GESCI, December 2010
Science, Technology, Innovation and Change perspective
Presentation by Matti Sinko, Advisor, UNECA, December 2010
Innovation in African development - a World Bank study
A case study of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya on the variables that constitute innovative practices. By Workd Bank, 2007.