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Knowledge sociaety in Macedonia- policy perspectives and challenges
Knowledge sociaety in Macedonia- policy perspectives and challenges

Author(s): Silvana Mojsovska
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Економски институт - Скопје
Keywords: Knowledge society; Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Education and Training; Research and Development (R&D).

Summary/Abstract: This paper addresses the main policy perspectives and challenges towards building a knowledge society in Macedonia. Knowledge society encompasses variety of aspects determining the wealth generation and sustainable development, but it is primarily shaped by three core policy areas – education and training, ICT and research and development. Those three policies are elaborated from the perspective of the undertaken reforms, mutual coherence and crucial challenges with respect to the knowledge society. The need for developing better key policies and create a comprehensive policy framework encompassing all relevant policy aspects is stressed out as necessary to achieve progress towards the knowledge society. In that respect, proactive policy approach is distinguished as vital to ensure an optimal balance between the knowledge and utilization of the available resources in a sustainable way.

  • Issue Year: 14/2012
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 67-82
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English
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