“An entrepreneurial, knowledge-intensive economy is the foundation for inclusive growth in Rwanda and beyond. The World Economic Forum on Africa allows us to take this conversation further and identify opportunities for public-private partnerships,” [Rwanda’s Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Claver] Gatete said.

WEF to focus on connecting Africa’s digital transformation

An Innovator’s Journey: The Makings of Mexico’s Knowledge Economy is being launched [last month] in Mexico City, at a conference on “Innovation in Mexico: Mapping the Journey to Success.” The event, organized in partnership with Deloitte, will bring speakers come from across industries– and the world- to discuss how to foster sustainable innovation…

“What must be recognized is that the news media provide a public good, just as universities and other contributors to the knowledge economy of the 21st century do. For that reason they deserve special treatment by the government.”

NiemanLab.org: Do we need a new kind of nonprofit structure to support news as a public good?

Universities and science minister Jo Johnson added that the UK’s “success as a knowledge economy hinges on our ability to collaborate with the best minds from across Europe and the world”.

EU students generate £3.7 billion for UK economy, says UUK

The rewards of science communication are worth the effort. Not only does sharing scientific information contribute to the global knowledge economy, it also increases your opportunities for research collaborations, helps you connect with the scientific community and networking for future career opportunities.

Science Communication: the Currency of the Global Knowledge Economy