Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy : Country Readiness Assessment Report

The ongoing processes of economic, social and cultural transformation have been accelerated by the impact of information and communication technologies. The pace of adaptation of these new technologies and the utilization of their potential in accelerating economic development has varied from country to country. For this reason the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe created a system of monitoring the development of information and communication technologies and knowledge intensive-economic activities. This analysis is contained in the country readiness assessment reports compiled by national experts, to provide detailed information on the countries potential, as well as a current picture of the approaches and solutions taking place with regards to developing a knowledge based economy.United Nations, Economic Commission for Europe Staff is the author of 'Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy : Country Readiness Assessment Report', published 2005 under ISBN 9789211168204 and ISBN 9211168201.