Inter-industry knowledge flows and sectoral networks in the economy of Malaysia

Luciano Kay, Jan Youtie and Philip Shapira

Knowledge Management Research & Practice, 2016, vol. 14, issue 3, 280-294

Abstract: This research probes the configuration of technological systems in terms of inter-sectoral knowledge and intermediate goods exchanges based on a case study of 21 industry sectors in the economy of Malaysia. The case study draws on a network analysis of sectoral knowledge flows survey data and input–output exchange statistics. The results show that knowledge acquisition and dissemination networks are relatively more intra-sector, denser, and centralized than goods exchange networks, which can affect how innovations spread through the economy. Knowledge networks, however, are more likely to form sub-networks with potentially diverse capabilities and influence on the technological system. This adds new information and value for knowledge-based sectoral investment strategies.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1057/kmrp.2014.30

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