This book discusses the issues and steps involved in building a lifelong learning system in China, including: a coherent policy framework, a sound incentive and institutional framework, a sound regulatory environment, a coordinated governance process, a timely and reliable management information system, a dynamic link with the evolving global system, and the optimal use of limited resources.

Africa is on the move, demonstrating in recent years a significant potential for economic growth. Although the region still faces many challenges, it is also generating pockets of economic vitality in the form of enterprise clusters that are contributing to national, regional, and local productivity. Through case examples from Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, this book provides an understanding of how these dynamic enterprise clusters were formed and have evolved, and how knowledge, human capital, and technology have contributed to their success.

Innovation is the key determinant of growth and competitiveness. Increasing a country s overall innovation capabilities and creating a sound and efficient national innovation regime help to increase the quality and sustainability of economic development and boost a country s core competitiveness. In a world with expanding economic globalization, all countries are faced with opportunities and challenges. The hope is that they will cooperate to promote the healthy and harmonious development of the world economy, and this book takes a step in that direction. Innovation for Development and the...

This book explores policy options for China to implement its strategy of enterprise-led innovation. It identifies two sets of challenges facing China, and recommends actions along four dimensions: pursuing a balanced strategy, creating the right incentives, building capacity of the private sector, and strengthening the ecosystem for the venture capital industry.