A Knowledge Framework for Development: Empirical Investigation of 30 Societies

Ravi S. Sharma, Ganesh Chandrasekar and Bharathkumar Vaitheeswaran
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Ravi S. Sharma: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Ganesh Chandrasekar: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Bharathkumar Vaitheeswaran: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 2010, vol. 6, issue 4, 1-23

Abstract: In this article, the authors investigate the diverse dimensions of a knowledge society. First, the relevant literature on post industrial societies is reviewed to identify the key constituents of successful growth and development. The authors then propose a 10-dimension framework within political, economic, social and technological parameters that describe the state of evolution of a given knowledge society. Knowledge assessment scores, human development indices, technology readiness scores and competitiveness scores are selected as composite indicators of knowledge societies. Proxy indicators are assigned for the dimensions, and secondary data was gathered from reputed international sources. Partial Pearson Correlation Analysis was done between the proxy indicators and the composite scales to determine the direction and strength of relationships. Hygiene factors and competitive factors of a knowledge society are distilled from the empirical results and recommendations are suggested to address some areas of concern when pursuing policies for knowledge based development.

Date: 2010
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