Abstract
"Running across the informative chapters on the diverse experience of several important countries with ICT is a unifying theory of what it takes for succesful economic development in today's globalized economy. While drawing on the high-tech products offered by advanced industrial nations, and selectively taking in foreign investments, developing nations need to build their own capabilities for innovation. This is a difficult balancing act, and one that requires significant indigenous investments in human capital and in R and D, and sophistication and strenght on the part of the relevant government officials. The case studies show different countries wrestling with the problem, some doing better and some worse. This is a fascinating and important book."
Richard R. Nelson, George Blumenthal, Professor Emeritus of International and Public Affairs, Business, and Law, Columbia University, New York, USA.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Bridging the Digitial Divide : Innovation Systems for ICT in Brazil, China, India, Thailand and Southern Africa |
| Editors | Mammo Muchie, Angethvar Baskaran |
| Number of pages | 34 |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Adonis & Abbey Publishers |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Pages | 118-152 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1905068158 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Bibliographical note
Mammo Muchie's current research interests are in using evolutionary, economics, national system of political economyin the making of innovation systems and the integration of knowledge, research , learning, innovation and competence or capability building by the creation of an African-national political and economic system.
Keywords
- innovation systems
- ICTs
- India