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Introduction
No full textAfrican countries, taken separately, or grouped together as a unit, still largely remain resource-based economies. The challenge is to change the resource-based economic structure into a science, technology, engineering and innovation driven knowledge based economic system. Taking this challenge head on means African countries have to organise their science, technology, engineering and innovation for a development agenda systematically, more in collaboration than in competition with one another. What appears to remain a deficit is the vast collaborative distance that still exists on matters of critical importance to the economic transformation of Africa
Introduction:The Problem of Integrating ICT within National Systems of Innovation: Concepts, Taxonomies and Strategies
No full text"Running across the informative chapters on the diverse experience of several important countries with ICT is a unifying theory of what it takes for succesful economic development in today's globalized economy. While drawing on the high-tech products offered by advanced industrial nations, and selectively taking in foreign investments, developing nations need to build their own capabilities for innovation. This is a difficult balancing act, and one that requires significant indigenous investments in human capital and in R and D, and sophistication and strenght on the part of the relevant government officials. The case studies show different countries wrestling with the problem, some doing better and some worse. This is a fascinating and important book."Richard R. Nelson, George Blumenthal, Professor Emeritus of International and Public Affairs, Business, and Law, Columbia University, New York, USA."Running across the informative chapters on the diverse experience of several important countries with ICT is a unifying theory of what it takes for succesful economic development in today's globalized economy. While drawing on the high-tech products offered by advanced industrial nations, and selectively taking in foreign investments, developing nations need to build their own capabilities for innovation. This is a difficult balancing act, and one that requires significant indigenous investments in human capital and in R and D, and sophistication and strenght on the part of the relevant government officials. The case studies show different countries wrestling with the problem, some doing better and some worse. This is a fascinating and important book."Richard R. Nelson, George Blumenthal, Professor Emeritus of International and Public Affairs, Business, and Law, Columbia University, New York, USA.</p
A period study of short-term performance pressures: case of the British biotechnology industry
No full textExploring the experiences of Indian women accountants in a globalising economy: a pilot study
No full textIn recent decades, a considerable number of studies have been undertaken in the accounting domain which focus upon ?gender issues?, particularly in developed economies. Previously, no studies have been undertaken to investigate women accountants who practice in India. Our study offers insights into this unexplored area, against the backdrop of the internationalisation of accounting. This paper presents some findings from our pilot study, focusing on women accounting practitioners, that was conducted in four cities in India: Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai (Madras), Bengalaru (Bangalore), and Hyderabad, involving seventeen respondents. We employed a questionnaire survey method to gather the experiences. The findings suggest that a number of women felt excluded and restricted from certain areas of practice, whereas others clearly maintained that they did not experience any barriers to advancement. The paper concludes with a reflection upon the methodology employed and offers a discussion of some key aspects relating to this unexplored area
An exploration in visibility: some experiences of Indian women accountants
No full textMany studies have emerged in the accounting field that explore women?s experiences in developed economies. However, little research has been undertaken to investigate the experiences and realities facing practising women accountants in India. The study offers exploratory insights into this area, (against the backdrop of the internationalisation and globalisation of accounting). The study involved seventeen women accounting practitioners from four major commercial cities in Indian: Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The results indicate that several practitioners experienced difficulties in certain areas of practice, whereas others reported that they did not experience any barriers to advancement. A discussion concerning limitations and areas for further research are presented in the conclusion
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