This human capital will create a knowledge-based economy driven not just by brawn but [also] brains, tapping into one of our richest but least developed resources.

“In other words, and to put it plainly, we need more brain power — more nerds, if you will — of the kind who can innovate, produce, do trailblazing research and network with their global peers. That kind of knowledge can reap sizeable benefits for our economy, as it’s done for Singapore, China, South Korea and a host of other countries who’ve invested in their suprastructure.”

Knowledge capital for self-sustaining, inclusive development