Knowledge Creation in International Scientific Networks in UE. Case study of IP NetAware Katowice

• Authors: Justyna Matysiewicz , Sławomir Smyczek
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The knowledge-based economy analysis economic organization and development when the creation, distribution and use of knowledge become decisive factors. To become a successful knowledge economies, countries must act simultaneously on their education base, their innovation systems and their information and communication technology infrastructure. This paper focuses on international scientific networks as an example of tool created in order to stimulate the use of new knowledge. The main objective of the paper is to identify the knowledge creation and transfer processes in ISC. The methodology utilized in this study is qualitative and exploratory. Results of research shows the process of knowledge creation and transfer on example of NetAware Intensive Programme and the project evaluation results

Keywords

EN

Creating knowledge; International scientific cooperation; Knowledge transfer; Knowledge-based economy

PL

Gospodarka oparta na wiedzy (GOW); Międzynarodowa współpraca naukowa; Transfer wiedzy; Tworzenie wiedzy

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach
• Journal: Studia Ekonomiczne
• Year: 2013
• Volume: 149
• Pages: 176-187

Contributors

author

Justyna Matysiewicz

author

Sławomir Smyczek

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ISSN

2083-8611