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Tables of Contents for Korea and the Knowledge-Based Economy
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Currency Equivalents
9
1
Abbreviations
9
2
Executive Summary
11
1
The knowledge revolution: the challenge to Korea's development strategy
11
2
The framework of the knowledge-based economy
13
1
Issues in the four key areas
14
2
Industry-related reforms
16
1
Implementation of the reforms
17
1
Executive summary matrix: main findings and remaining issues
18
7
The Knowledge Revolution: A Challenge to Korea's Development Strategy
25
16
The current context
25
1
The knowledge and information revolution
25
3
Challenges to Korea's future development
28
3
Korea's new development strategy
31
1
The concept of a knowledge-based economy
31
1
Definition and framework
32
9
Notes
37
2
References
39
2
Updating the Economic Incentive and Institutional Regime
41
16
Introduction
41
1
Redefining the role of government
41
1
Opening up the economy and promoting competition
42
3
Increasing the soundness and efficiency of financial markets
45
1
Enhancing labor flexibility and strengthening social safety nets
46
1
Addressing the risks of the ``digital divide''
47
3
Updating the institutional regime
50
2
Conclusion
52
5
Notes
53
3
References
56
1
Developing Human Resources for the Knowledge-based Economy
57
22
Introduction
57
1
Educational achievements and recent education reforms in Korea
57
3
The paradigm shift in education
60
1
Challenges to the Korean education system and possible responses
61
10
Conclusions
71
8
Notes
73
3
References
76
3
Ensuring a Dynamic Information Infrastructure
79
16
Background
79
1
Recent sector growth
79
3
Remaining challenges
82
1
Cyber Korea 21: Targets and initiatives
83
1
Next-generation policy and regulatory role for government
84
5
Ensuring access and overcoming the digital divide
89
1
Using ICTs to improve the performance of government
90
1
Conclusions
91
4
Notes
93
1
References
94
1
Improving the Korean Innovation System
95
20
Introduction
95
1
Profile of science, technology and innovation activities
95
3
Main features and weaknesses of the Korean innovation system
98
5
The new policy agenda
103
7
Conclusions
110
5
Notes
111
2
References
113
2
Promoting Knowledge-based Activities
115
18
Introduction
115
1
Reforming the chaebol
116
4
Improving conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
120
3
Strengthening the contribution of foreign firms
123
1
Promotion of high-value-added services
124
2
Promoting investment in intangible assets
126
2
Conclusion
128
5
Appendix Most Important Bottlenecks in Production and Technological Improvement
129
1
Notes
130
1
References
131
2
Implementing Korea's Strategy for a Knowledge-based Economy
133
Introduction
133
Broadening and deepening the consultations
133
Working out the implementation details
136
Notes
140
References
142
Annexes
Preliminary Assessment of the Knowledge-based Economy in Korea
143
Closing the Digital Divide: Some Country Examples
147
Some Reflections on the Challenges of Policy Implementation
151
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