Knowledge Economy: Is US losing its edge?

Posted at 31 August 2005 in Knowledge Economy

“The task forse on the future of American innovation” comprised of organizations from industry and academia, advocates increased federal support for research in the physical sciences and engineering.

Formed in 2004, the Task Force urges strong, sustained increases for research budgets at the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Department of Defense.

EU R&D Figures, 2005

Posted at 23 August 2005 in Knowledge Economy

European Commission Press release (19 July 2005) point out that ‘The 2005 key figures show that EU R&D intensity is close to stagnation. Growth of R&D investment as a % of GDP has been slowing down since 2000 and only grew 0.2% between 2002 and 2003. Europe devotes a much lower share of its wealth to R&D than the US and Japan (1.93% of GDP in the EU in 2003, as compared to 2.59% in the US and 3.15% in Japan).

Lisbon Strategy Revised

Posted at 18 August 2005 in Knowledge Economy

Mid-term assessment of the Lisbon Strategy launched on March 2000 showed not very satisfactory results. By establishing an effective internal market, by boosting research and innovation and by improving education, the aim was to make the European Union “the most dynamic and competitive knowledge-based economy in the world” by 2010. However,

Get Creative

Posted at 6 August 2005 in Knowledge Economy

Business Week Special Report

‘The Knowledge Economy as we know it is being eclipsed by something new — call it the Creativity Economy.