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Presentation on Knowledge Based Economies to Ministry of Communication, Government of Brunei Darussalam Dr Amit Mitra Department of Informatics & Sensors, Cranfield University, Shrivenham, Swindon SN6 8LA, UK Dr Adrian Panggabean,
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Dr Amit Mitra Department of Informatics & Sensors, Cranfield University, Shrivenham, Swindon SN6 8LA, UK Dr Adrian Panggabean, Economic Expert, DEPD/PMO, Brunei Government
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Capacity for effective action – Karl Erik Sveiby Justified belief that increases an entity’s capacity
Knowledge is information that changes
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Definitions
The use of knowledge technologies (such as knowledge
engineering & knowledge management) to produce economic benefits (Wikipedia)
Economies that are directly based on the production,
distribution and use of knowledge and information (OECD)
Formulations and definitions of KBE vary. The appropriate
KBE model will differ from one country to another. It is therefore, more accurate to refer to KBE models or a KBE model than to talk about the KBE model (ADB)
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Growth and trade of countries and societies are no
The exponential influence of the internet today is
This is leading businesses/organisations to re-examine
Units, institutions and in the end societies therefore are
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Education/Training/Learning Systems
Whether the governance and management of the education system is efficient for quality improvements and cost effectiveness
To what extent do results of initiatives to provide better information and statistics on school inputs and performance inform possible new reform initiatives in education?
How to increase the number of graduates of Brunei with tertiary education degrees?
Can foreign branch campuses be encouraged within Brunei? Will the cost per student be sustainable?
Responsiveness of education system to societal trends such as skill development of the Brunei labour market
Are we providing the right subsidy/facility to encourage equal access to education?
Do we have the right mix of skills that can promote KBE?
What about the policy/incentives to promote “adult education”?
Is the schooling system pitched at the right level in a way to promote KBE?
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National ICT strategy
Which elements of the national ICT strategy and action plan have been implemented so far? What is the budget and time schedule for the strategy plan?
What are the experiences gained with e-government initiatives so far?
What specific initiatives have been taken to increase the ICT literacy skills of the population of Brunei? Are there data on ICT literacy skills of the Brunei population?
Can new legislation introducing increased competition in the telecommunication market be developed to benefit consumers and small businesses?
Has Brunei developed laws and regulatory frameworks to promote e-commerce activities?
Are there specific initiatives to stimulate companies in Brunei to explore business
Alignment of, and coordination between, any ICT strategy that exists.
What are the potential benefits or costs of the existing governance structure of ICT development in Brunei?
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We are able to understand our capacity to act, to
We have come up with a range of
Key civil servants have been sensitised through
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Serious round of discussions involving key decision makers
Further examinations of non-energy options have to be
Involvement of SMEs to develop a business infrastructure
Further considerations of the priorities of the four pillars of