Slide presentation accompanying the paper titled: "Realizing Hong Kong's knowledge-based economy potential as part of a rising China" submitted to The Eighth Annual Conference of The Asian Study Association of Hong Kong, 8-9 March 2013
Fostering a Startup and Innovation EcosystemTechstars
We are on a mission to make the world a more innovative and prosperous place, one community at a time.
We believe that entrepreneurs are critical to driving a strong global economy and a better world. We do our part by supporting the grassroots leaders who are at the core of every strong entrepreneurial community
This document discusses factors that contribute to successful startup communities. It examines communities in Boulder, Silicon Valley, New York, Israel, and Atlanta, highlighting characteristics like the presence of universities, access to capital and talent, tolerance for failure, and strong networks. It also discusses cultural dimensions like power distance and individualism that vary between countries and can influence entrepreneurial mindsets. Finally, it provides 10 rules for building new startup hubs, emphasizing the need to tailor efforts to local strengths rather than imitating others.
Global Startup Platform_Business Model Report_2012Vasily Ryzhonkov
This report contains information about Business Model of Global Startup Platform. There are several components covered:
1. Project Description
2. Marketing
3. Distribution
4. Costs
5. Sales
6. Partners
7. Revenue Models
8. Future Research
This report is the first version of the Report. We plann to update it as Market Research Report on the monthly basis.
Evolution of Entrepreneurship over decades AmeyaKshatriya
This presentation consists of the development and evolution of entrepreneurship over decades. Hope you will find it useful. Thank you !!!
You could also find this information on the link provided below.
https://www.vz.ae/blog/past-versus-present-how-has-entrepreneurship-evolved-with-the-times
China Startup Scene: A Few Lessons Learned (1million cups omaha )Mark Koester
This document discusses startup communities in China and lessons learned from efforts to grow them. It notes key characteristics of China including major regional differences, little interpersonal trust, and an active but divergent startup culture. It describes stages of involvement including helping partners and only trusting the right ones. It warns of issues with individual organizers and stresses the importance of strong partners. While there is amazing talent and products, the startup scene is characterized as fragile, predatory, and lacking good mentorship. It discusses community programs and accelerators as ways to help foster startup ecosystems.
1) The document discusses the shift from traditional science diplomacy to innovation diplomacy, as globalization has increased scientific and innovation collaboration internationally.
2) Innovation diplomacy involves assessing risks and opportunities across the entire innovation value chain when collaborating between countries. It also faces challenges of differing intellectual property regimes and incentives between public and private actors.
3) Countries are employing new approaches to innovation diplomacy, including funding collaborative R&D partnerships, policy dialogues, international institutional networks, and addressing global challenges through coalitions. However, formal innovation diplomacy strategies remain rare.
This document provides an introduction to the Outlook on the Global Agenda 2014 publication. It acknowledges the report team at the World Economic Forum that produced the publication. The introduction explains that the publication examines the major issues the world will face in the coming year based on insights from over 1,500 global experts surveyed by the Forum's Network of Global Agenda Councils. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities the world faces in 2014.
Global Startup Platform_Market Research Report_2012Vasily Ryzhonkov
Global Startup Platform. Marketing Research Report. Version 4.0.
80+ pages of analysis and research, 4 online surveys analyzed, 9 reports from BCG, Startup Genome Project, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Opora Report, Yandex Report, TNS Report are analyzed.
New results are found.
Market Size Estimation for Russia is calculated.
Fostering a Startup and Innovation EcosystemTechstars
We are on a mission to make the world a more innovative and prosperous place, one community at a time.
We believe that entrepreneurs are critical to driving a strong global economy and a better world. We do our part by supporting the grassroots leaders who are at the core of every strong entrepreneurial community
This document discusses factors that contribute to successful startup communities. It examines communities in Boulder, Silicon Valley, New York, Israel, and Atlanta, highlighting characteristics like the presence of universities, access to capital and talent, tolerance for failure, and strong networks. It also discusses cultural dimensions like power distance and individualism that vary between countries and can influence entrepreneurial mindsets. Finally, it provides 10 rules for building new startup hubs, emphasizing the need to tailor efforts to local strengths rather than imitating others.
Global Startup Platform_Business Model Report_2012Vasily Ryzhonkov
This report contains information about Business Model of Global Startup Platform. There are several components covered:
1. Project Description
2. Marketing
3. Distribution
4. Costs
5. Sales
6. Partners
7. Revenue Models
8. Future Research
This report is the first version of the Report. We plann to update it as Market Research Report on the monthly basis.
Evolution of Entrepreneurship over decades AmeyaKshatriya
This presentation consists of the development and evolution of entrepreneurship over decades. Hope you will find it useful. Thank you !!!
You could also find this information on the link provided below.
https://www.vz.ae/blog/past-versus-present-how-has-entrepreneurship-evolved-with-the-times
China Startup Scene: A Few Lessons Learned (1million cups omaha )Mark Koester
This document discusses startup communities in China and lessons learned from efforts to grow them. It notes key characteristics of China including major regional differences, little interpersonal trust, and an active but divergent startup culture. It describes stages of involvement including helping partners and only trusting the right ones. It warns of issues with individual organizers and stresses the importance of strong partners. While there is amazing talent and products, the startup scene is characterized as fragile, predatory, and lacking good mentorship. It discusses community programs and accelerators as ways to help foster startup ecosystems.
1) The document discusses the shift from traditional science diplomacy to innovation diplomacy, as globalization has increased scientific and innovation collaboration internationally.
2) Innovation diplomacy involves assessing risks and opportunities across the entire innovation value chain when collaborating between countries. It also faces challenges of differing intellectual property regimes and incentives between public and private actors.
3) Countries are employing new approaches to innovation diplomacy, including funding collaborative R&D partnerships, policy dialogues, international institutional networks, and addressing global challenges through coalitions. However, formal innovation diplomacy strategies remain rare.
This document provides an introduction to the Outlook on the Global Agenda 2014 publication. It acknowledges the report team at the World Economic Forum that produced the publication. The introduction explains that the publication examines the major issues the world will face in the coming year based on insights from over 1,500 global experts surveyed by the Forum's Network of Global Agenda Councils. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities the world faces in 2014.
Global Startup Platform_Market Research Report_2012Vasily Ryzhonkov
Global Startup Platform. Marketing Research Report. Version 4.0.
80+ pages of analysis and research, 4 online surveys analyzed, 9 reports from BCG, Startup Genome Project, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Opora Report, Yandex Report, TNS Report are analyzed.
New results are found.
Market Size Estimation for Russia is calculated.
Our HK Foundation's report -- based on a draft provided by the Victor and William Fung Foundation through the work of Fung Business Intelligence Centre
Entrepreneurship corporate entrepreneurship and venturingPham Duong
This chapter discusses two types of corporate entrepreneurship that can help balance exploitation and exploration in large companies: dispersed and focused. Dispersed entrepreneurship allows entrepreneurial initiatives to emerge throughout the organization to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture. Focused entrepreneurship separates entrepreneurship from core operations by establishing corporate venture capital programs to invest in startups and benefit from their new technologies, products, and competencies. The chapter introduces the concepts and issues around each type, setting the stage for subsequent chapters that provide deeper analysis of key drivers of entrepreneurial behavior within companies and mechanisms for linking startups with parent companies.
Financial and Institutional Reforms for an Entrepreneurial SocietyDr Lendy Spires
This document introduces a special issue on financial and institutional reforms needed to transition Europe to a more entrepreneurial society. It summarizes the key findings and contributions of the 12 papers in the issue, which address different facets of Europe's entrepreneurial ecosystem including access to knowledge, financial resources, labor markets, and how institutions and entrepreneurship drive economic growth. The papers find that Europe needs more fundamental reforms to improve its entrepreneurial ecosystem compared to past approaches. Access to knowledge, financial resources, and labor are particularly important for supporting more startups and challengers that drive innovation and economic growth through creative destruction.
Silicon Valley has established itself as the leading global innovation ecosystem due to key factors such as transparency in venture capitalism funding, support from top universities, and a skilled workforce culture. However, strict immigration laws and high housing costs present challenges. While venture capital and university partnerships remain strengths, addressing foreign talent restrictions and infrastructure sustainability will help Silicon Valley maintain its edge in the face of global competition.
Role of entrepreneurship in EconomicDevelopmentAmit Gupta
This document compares the role of entrepreneurship in the economic growth of India and China. It finds that both countries have experienced rapid economic development since liberalizing their economies in 1978 (China) and 1991 (India). This growth has been closely linked to rising entrepreneurial activity, as evidenced by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. While political and historical factors have shaped entrepreneurship differently in each country, the ability of institutions to adapt to a changing global business environment will be important for continued growth. China has transitioned from a centralized to market economy since joining the WTO, while India's democracy has a long history of entrepreneurship in certain communities that is now spreading more broadly.
Accelerating startups intro Entrepreneuria Salon 24.X.2013Jan Kaczmarek
Introduction to the panel discussion on high-tech startup acceleration at Entrepreneuria Salon, held 24.X.2013. The slides cover problems such as: financing startups, types of startup accelerators, top startup accelerators, innovation funding instruments, societal aspects of startup acceleration and innovation rush, innovative entrepreneurship rush, brief presentation of accelerator cases.
The document discusses CSR and female entrepreneurship. It notes that women represent an important source of talent, energy, and management capacity for economic growth. However, women currently make up a small percentage of entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly in science and technology fields. They face obstacles such as lack of access to financing and networks. Promoting women entrepreneurs through training, financial support, and networking can help address gender gaps and diversity challenges to enhance economic opportunities.
The document provides an overview of Washington state's economic development priorities and strategies. It discusses four pillars for economic growth: talent and workforce, investment and entrepreneurship, infrastructure and regulations, and international business. For each pillar, it outlines specific policy recommendations and programs. It also highlights Washington's strengths as an innovation hub and its global health ecosystem. The document aims to accelerate job creation by making progress on developing intellectual capital, attracting investment, improving infrastructure, and growing international trade.
The document proposes a project called "Start Up Your Future" to address youth unemployment in Kazakhstan. It notes that official statistics underestimate the scale of youth unemployment. The project would provide government assistance and incentives to connect entrepreneurs with ideas to investors in order to start new businesses. This could help provide work experience for youth and potentially reduce brain drain. The goals are to increase youth employment, develop small businesses, and ultimately improve the national welfare.
Globalization has led to increased mergers and acquisitions between companies internationally. Cultural integration remains one of the most challenging aspects of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, especially with respect to diversity in talent pools and management styles. Globalization requires new forms of governance and human resource management that respect national sovereignty while fostering cooperation. As economies integrate further due to globalization, savings and investments are increasingly flowing across international borders.
This document provides background information on the book "Silicon Valley North" which examines the high-tech cluster of Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada. The book is edited by Larisa Shavinina and is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the Silicon Valley phenomenon and examines what makes it exceptional, including the role of entrepreneurs, business culture, organizational structure, communication networks, cooperation, and tolerance of failure. The second part looks at the formation of Ottawa's innovation cluster, tracing its roots to growth after World War II and the roles of universities and research institutions. The third part defines innovation and examines Ottawa's innovation system, identifying three strategic challenges around knowledge discovery, commercialization, and skills development and talent attraction.
This document defines entrepreneurship and outlines various theories of entrepreneurship. It defines entrepreneurship as the process undertaken by an entrepreneur to establish an enterprise. The document then discusses characteristics of entrepreneurship such as risk-taking and dynamic processes. It outlines the importance of entrepreneurship in generating employment, wealth, and development. The document also discusses barriers to entrepreneurship. Finally, it presents four main categories of theories of entrepreneurship: sociological, economic, cultural, and psychological theories. It provides examples of theories within each category such as Max Weber's sociological theory and the entrepreneurship innovation economic theory.
PIC - Collaboration on Entrepreneurship with African InstitutionsMark Street
This document summarizes an entrepreneurship training program offered by Promoting International Collaboration (PIC) to partner institutions. The program aims to provide tools and knowledge to help entrepreneurs succeed based on Israel's experience in innovation and startups. It covers topics like marketing, customer relations, leadership skills, and using the internet in business. Training modules range from 24-32 hours on topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, search engine optimization, and analytics. PIC works with partners to provide these programs internationally through events, workshops and study tours to promote the partner's institution and development goals.
This document provides an overview of a term report on entrepreneurship in international business, specifically focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) internationalization. It defines international entrepreneurship and describes the research domain. It then provides a framework for studying the antecedents and outcomes of SME and new venture internationalization. It concludes by outlining avenues for future research.
This document summarizes several theories of entrepreneurship from economic, sociological, and psychological perspectives. It discusses theories such as the economic theory viewing entrepreneurs as risk takers, the sociological theory that entrepreneurship is influenced by social and cultural values, and the psychological theory of achievement motivation positing that individuals with a high need for achievement are more likely to become entrepreneurs. It also summarizes theories related to status withdrawal, social change, leadership, personality, and systematic innovation.
This document discusses entrepreneurship and its importance for economic growth. It makes several key points:
1) Entrepreneurship, especially from new and young businesses, is a major driver of job creation. A small number of high-growth startups create most new jobs.
2) Startups spur innovation through commercializing new technologies and ideas. They also improve productivity by increasing competition and reallocating resources to more efficient firms.
3) Cities with higher rates of entrepreneurship experience greater GDP and job growth over time. Supporting entrepreneurs is important for long-term economic prosperity at the local level.
4) To improve a startup community, leaders should take a bottom-up approach focused on
Презентація Романа Зінченка книги "Startup city book" у рамках фестивалю декодед 2016. Розповідь про те навіщо місту стартапи, що має робити місто щоб стартапам було комфортно.
This document discusses strategies for developing Hong Kong into a knowledge-based economy. It argues that Hong Kong should move beyond relying on basic requirements and efficiency to become innovation-driven. Developing a knowledge corridor between Beijing, Guangdong, and Hong Kong could maximize their combined strengths and complementarities. The document also examines innovation ecosystems in places like South Korea, Israel, and Europe that Hong Kong could learn from. It emphasizes that government has an important role to play in facilitating economic transitions through policies that support commercializing technology and knowledge-intensive SMEs.
An academic paper on the practical aspects of innovation and technology implementation in Hong Kong. This paper suggests that a clearly stated strategy and implementation plan is needed for innovation and technology in Hong Kong.
Our HK Foundation's report -- based on a draft provided by the Victor and William Fung Foundation through the work of Fung Business Intelligence Centre
Entrepreneurship corporate entrepreneurship and venturingPham Duong
This chapter discusses two types of corporate entrepreneurship that can help balance exploitation and exploration in large companies: dispersed and focused. Dispersed entrepreneurship allows entrepreneurial initiatives to emerge throughout the organization to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture. Focused entrepreneurship separates entrepreneurship from core operations by establishing corporate venture capital programs to invest in startups and benefit from their new technologies, products, and competencies. The chapter introduces the concepts and issues around each type, setting the stage for subsequent chapters that provide deeper analysis of key drivers of entrepreneurial behavior within companies and mechanisms for linking startups with parent companies.
Financial and Institutional Reforms for an Entrepreneurial SocietyDr Lendy Spires
This document introduces a special issue on financial and institutional reforms needed to transition Europe to a more entrepreneurial society. It summarizes the key findings and contributions of the 12 papers in the issue, which address different facets of Europe's entrepreneurial ecosystem including access to knowledge, financial resources, labor markets, and how institutions and entrepreneurship drive economic growth. The papers find that Europe needs more fundamental reforms to improve its entrepreneurial ecosystem compared to past approaches. Access to knowledge, financial resources, and labor are particularly important for supporting more startups and challengers that drive innovation and economic growth through creative destruction.
Silicon Valley has established itself as the leading global innovation ecosystem due to key factors such as transparency in venture capitalism funding, support from top universities, and a skilled workforce culture. However, strict immigration laws and high housing costs present challenges. While venture capital and university partnerships remain strengths, addressing foreign talent restrictions and infrastructure sustainability will help Silicon Valley maintain its edge in the face of global competition.
Role of entrepreneurship in EconomicDevelopmentAmit Gupta
This document compares the role of entrepreneurship in the economic growth of India and China. It finds that both countries have experienced rapid economic development since liberalizing their economies in 1978 (China) and 1991 (India). This growth has been closely linked to rising entrepreneurial activity, as evidenced by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. While political and historical factors have shaped entrepreneurship differently in each country, the ability of institutions to adapt to a changing global business environment will be important for continued growth. China has transitioned from a centralized to market economy since joining the WTO, while India's democracy has a long history of entrepreneurship in certain communities that is now spreading more broadly.
Accelerating startups intro Entrepreneuria Salon 24.X.2013Jan Kaczmarek
Introduction to the panel discussion on high-tech startup acceleration at Entrepreneuria Salon, held 24.X.2013. The slides cover problems such as: financing startups, types of startup accelerators, top startup accelerators, innovation funding instruments, societal aspects of startup acceleration and innovation rush, innovative entrepreneurship rush, brief presentation of accelerator cases.
The document discusses CSR and female entrepreneurship. It notes that women represent an important source of talent, energy, and management capacity for economic growth. However, women currently make up a small percentage of entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly in science and technology fields. They face obstacles such as lack of access to financing and networks. Promoting women entrepreneurs through training, financial support, and networking can help address gender gaps and diversity challenges to enhance economic opportunities.
The document provides an overview of Washington state's economic development priorities and strategies. It discusses four pillars for economic growth: talent and workforce, investment and entrepreneurship, infrastructure and regulations, and international business. For each pillar, it outlines specific policy recommendations and programs. It also highlights Washington's strengths as an innovation hub and its global health ecosystem. The document aims to accelerate job creation by making progress on developing intellectual capital, attracting investment, improving infrastructure, and growing international trade.
The document proposes a project called "Start Up Your Future" to address youth unemployment in Kazakhstan. It notes that official statistics underestimate the scale of youth unemployment. The project would provide government assistance and incentives to connect entrepreneurs with ideas to investors in order to start new businesses. This could help provide work experience for youth and potentially reduce brain drain. The goals are to increase youth employment, develop small businesses, and ultimately improve the national welfare.
Globalization has led to increased mergers and acquisitions between companies internationally. Cultural integration remains one of the most challenging aspects of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, especially with respect to diversity in talent pools and management styles. Globalization requires new forms of governance and human resource management that respect national sovereignty while fostering cooperation. As economies integrate further due to globalization, savings and investments are increasingly flowing across international borders.
This document provides background information on the book "Silicon Valley North" which examines the high-tech cluster of Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada. The book is edited by Larisa Shavinina and is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the Silicon Valley phenomenon and examines what makes it exceptional, including the role of entrepreneurs, business culture, organizational structure, communication networks, cooperation, and tolerance of failure. The second part looks at the formation of Ottawa's innovation cluster, tracing its roots to growth after World War II and the roles of universities and research institutions. The third part defines innovation and examines Ottawa's innovation system, identifying three strategic challenges around knowledge discovery, commercialization, and skills development and talent attraction.
This document defines entrepreneurship and outlines various theories of entrepreneurship. It defines entrepreneurship as the process undertaken by an entrepreneur to establish an enterprise. The document then discusses characteristics of entrepreneurship such as risk-taking and dynamic processes. It outlines the importance of entrepreneurship in generating employment, wealth, and development. The document also discusses barriers to entrepreneurship. Finally, it presents four main categories of theories of entrepreneurship: sociological, economic, cultural, and psychological theories. It provides examples of theories within each category such as Max Weber's sociological theory and the entrepreneurship innovation economic theory.
PIC - Collaboration on Entrepreneurship with African InstitutionsMark Street
This document summarizes an entrepreneurship training program offered by Promoting International Collaboration (PIC) to partner institutions. The program aims to provide tools and knowledge to help entrepreneurs succeed based on Israel's experience in innovation and startups. It covers topics like marketing, customer relations, leadership skills, and using the internet in business. Training modules range from 24-32 hours on topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, search engine optimization, and analytics. PIC works with partners to provide these programs internationally through events, workshops and study tours to promote the partner's institution and development goals.
This document provides an overview of a term report on entrepreneurship in international business, specifically focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) internationalization. It defines international entrepreneurship and describes the research domain. It then provides a framework for studying the antecedents and outcomes of SME and new venture internationalization. It concludes by outlining avenues for future research.
This document summarizes several theories of entrepreneurship from economic, sociological, and psychological perspectives. It discusses theories such as the economic theory viewing entrepreneurs as risk takers, the sociological theory that entrepreneurship is influenced by social and cultural values, and the psychological theory of achievement motivation positing that individuals with a high need for achievement are more likely to become entrepreneurs. It also summarizes theories related to status withdrawal, social change, leadership, personality, and systematic innovation.
This document discusses entrepreneurship and its importance for economic growth. It makes several key points:
1) Entrepreneurship, especially from new and young businesses, is a major driver of job creation. A small number of high-growth startups create most new jobs.
2) Startups spur innovation through commercializing new technologies and ideas. They also improve productivity by increasing competition and reallocating resources to more efficient firms.
3) Cities with higher rates of entrepreneurship experience greater GDP and job growth over time. Supporting entrepreneurs is important for long-term economic prosperity at the local level.
4) To improve a startup community, leaders should take a bottom-up approach focused on
Презентація Романа Зінченка книги "Startup city book" у рамках фестивалю декодед 2016. Розповідь про те навіщо місту стартапи, що має робити місто щоб стартапам було комфортно.
This document discusses strategies for developing Hong Kong into a knowledge-based economy. It argues that Hong Kong should move beyond relying on basic requirements and efficiency to become innovation-driven. Developing a knowledge corridor between Beijing, Guangdong, and Hong Kong could maximize their combined strengths and complementarities. The document also examines innovation ecosystems in places like South Korea, Israel, and Europe that Hong Kong could learn from. It emphasizes that government has an important role to play in facilitating economic transitions through policies that support commercializing technology and knowledge-intensive SMEs.
An academic paper on the practical aspects of innovation and technology implementation in Hong Kong. This paper suggests that a clearly stated strategy and implementation plan is needed for innovation and technology in Hong Kong.
Insight Report - Public Policy and Innovation Economic Analysis: Hong Kong 20...Good City Foundation
This document summarizes a research report on public policy and innovation economics in Tai Po District, Hong Kong. A group of 24 interns conducted research over 6 months, including literature reviews, field work, and discussions with stakeholders. The research examined challenges in Tai Po in the context of Hong Kong's plans to develop new industries like advanced manufacturing. Key findings and recommendations were produced. The summary highlights the background policy documents guiding Hong Kong's development and importance placed on Tai Po's role in innovation and supporting the Greater Bay Area.
By Gordon McConnachie and Alan K.L.Lung
Vol. 16 No.1 Spring 2013
Public Administration and Policy Journal
Published by Hong Kong Public Administration Journal and SPEED of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
This document provides information about the 10th World Intellectual Capital Conference, which will focus on "Managing Knowledge in Boundless Organizations". The conference will feature presentations and discussions on measuring and leveraging knowledge in organizations that operate across multiple spaces. Specific topics will include knowledge flow in distributed settings, emerging practices for knowledge sharing, and the role of data in new business models. The conference aims to address these issues from different perspectives and provide policy implications. As in previous years, there will be a focus on reviewing country programs related to intellectual capital, with this year's regional focus being on Brazil and its experiences measuring and monitoring knowledge-based capital.
The document summarizes a McKinsey Global Institute report on shaping a new growth formula for South Korea. While South Korea has achieved significant economic success through an export-led manufacturing model, this growth has decoupled from ordinary citizens' wages, which have grown slower than GDP. More than 50% of middle-income households are financially constrained. The report examines the causes of stresses on households and how this is affecting the economy. It proposes elements needed for a new growth model, including strengthening household finances and developing the service sector and small businesses to create well-paying jobs.
The Execution Plan For Hitachi Global InnovationEbony Bates
Hitachi is a large Japanese electronics company seeking to increase innovation and speed up its response to market demands. The document discusses Hitachi's culture and the need to facilitate a more sustainable and innovative culture through diversity, creative thinking, collaboration, and risk-taking. It suggests Hitachi cannot force change its subsidiaries' cultures but should draw on their strengths and promote cultural alignment through shared mission, values and goals under strong leadership. This will help improve Hitachi's innovation capabilities.
The document discusses using digital transformation to improve Vietnam's organizational capabilities and economic development. It presents DTT's digital capability framework and assessment of capability levels for various Vietnamese organizations. The document recommends that the government support science and technology market development, create spaces for applying research, and promote a cultural shift to boost capabilities from level 2 to level 3, with digital transformation providing an opportunity for successful transformation. Challenges include the difficulty of changing habits and redistributing roles, and the need for strong leadership to drive changes.
A short summary of the academic paper titled: "The politics and specifics of knowledge-based economy implementation in Hong Kong" by Dr Gordon McConnachie, Alan Lung and Sharon Gal Or
Rethinking the Framework for Production - MTI Future Tense 2012Hawyee Auyong
This paper is a think-piece which reflects on current thinking on the economic model of production, and considers how a better understanding of the intangible input factors of production as well as the driving forces of the production process may support sustainable economic growth.
The document discusses Hong Kong's opportunity to become the Knowledge Centre of Asia and innovation hub for Greater China. Hong Kong is well-positioned due to its trusted business environment, excellent education, infrastructure, respected rule of law including IP law, and role as a bridge between China and the rest of the world. If Hong Kong leverages its human capital and expertise in intellectual capital management, it can help transform China's economy and create 20,000 high-paying professional jobs. A focal point is needed to help move organizations along the path of growth in the knowledge economy through coaching and mentoring. Doing so will benefit not just Hong Kong but China as well.
Hong Kong has traditionally had a free trade economy but now needs to transition to a knowledge-based economy to sustain growth. While Hong Kong excels in basic infrastructure and financial markets, it lags in innovation and high education. To thrive in the future, Hong Kong must focus on high value knowledge industries and supporting all knowledge-intensive sectors through a horizontal strategy rather than picking winners. Hong Kong is well positioned to commercialize technology from China and connect Chinese and international companies due to its legal system, infrastructure and proximity to China. It should leverage these strengths to become a hub for the global knowledge economy.
Dr. Jun Kyu Lee gave a lecture on South Korea's economic development and response to the global economic crisis. He explained that South Korea transformed from one of the world's poorest countries to the 13th largest economy through large investments in education, an export-focused industrialization strategy, long-term economic planning, and rapid technology adoption. South Korea is also working through international cooperation and the G20 to address the crisis and promote global economic stability. Dr. Lee highlighted how South Korea's past experiences with financial turmoil and decisive government policies have allowed it to recover faster from the current crisis compared to other nations.
International Workshop on Korean Trade and Investment in the Greater Mekong S...MaxCho
This document provides proceedings from the International Workshop on Korean Trade and Investment in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region, which was held on November 1-2, 2013 at Shinawatra University in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop included three keynote speakers and nine academic paper presentations exploring various aspects of Korean engagement and influence in the Mekong Region. Topics included Korean cultural influence, industrial development, infrastructure projects, tourism, and land investment in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The workshop aimed to analyze the nature and impact of growing Korean economic involvement in the region.
Innovation Policies and Places in China Korea Taiwan JapanBurak Oğuz
The document discusses innovation policies and clusters in China. It provides details on China's development zones, regional clusters, and policies to encourage technology development. Key points include China establishing 53 high-tech development zones, the growth of industries in regions like Shenzhen and the Yangtze River Delta, and China's focus on building competence through education, attracting FDI, and reinforcing technology development through national and regional policies.
This document discusses Hong Kong's strategy to develop innovation and technology (I&T) by transforming into a knowledge-based economy, diversifying the economy, and increasing competitiveness. It outlines the government's role as a connector and facilitator rather than direct player. It highlights Hong Kong's strengths in universities, talent, location, legal system, and infrastructure. It also addresses challenges like traditional pillars facing competition and lack of private sector R&D investment. Key initiatives discussed include funds for research, startups, and better living, as well as stimulating private sector R&D and supporting I&T startups.
This document discusses Hong Kong's role in supporting Mainland China's 12th Five Year Plan through innovation and technology. It argues that Hong Kong is well positioned to serve as a hub for commercializing research from Hong Kong, China and elsewhere due to its strengths in the rule of law, free flow of information, and ability to access Western technologies. However, Hong Kong will need to develop stronger coordination between universities, government and businesses to maximize these advantages and avoid relying solely on traditional industries. The document proposes establishing an Innovation and Technology Bureau to better link Hong Kong with China's innovation goals and initiatives.
This document discusses the social implications of developing a knowledge-based economy in Hong Kong. It examines how regions like Silicon Valley and the European Union have successfully created knowledge economies through supportive environments that encourage innovation. It argues that Hong Kong should continue innovating to transition from an export-dependent manufacturing center to a leading financial center. However, clear policy statements and allocated resources are needed from the government to develop a knowledge-based economy and provide new opportunities, especially for younger citizens.
Paper P001 (E) Session 9A: Business Sector in Hong Kong submitted to:
The Eighth Annual Conference of The Asian Studies Association of Hong Kong,
8-9 March 2013, The Hong Kong Institute of Education
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This report presents the Human Freedom Index (HFI), a new measure of human freedom covering 152 countries. The HFI uses 76 indicators to measure personal, civil, and economic freedoms in areas such as rule of law, movement, religion, and size of government. Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Finland rank as the top three most free countries. The Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia have the lowest freedom, while women's freedoms are least protected in those regions. Countries with higher freedom have significantly higher incomes. The HFI finds a strong correlation between freedom and democracy, though Hong Kong is an outlier with high freedom but not democracy.
This document discusses alternatives to the current democratic system in Hong Kong that could improve governance. It proposes establishing government-sponsored Future Centres, modeled after similar organizations in Europe. These centres would engage stakeholders in policymaking through research and civic participation. They aim to address issues like policy failures, lack of consensus building, and the government's limited capacity to solve complex problems. The document argues Future Centres could help re-establish public trust in government and alleviate irrational discussions in politics.
This document summarizes a report on crowdsourcing for democracy. It begins with an introduction stating that the report examines cases where crowdsourcing has been used in policymaking processes. It then provides definitions of crowdsourcing, explaining that it involves open online participation in tasks by an undefined group. The remainder of the report provides examples of crowdsourcing applications and analyzes its role and potential in democratic processes.
This document summarizes a report on the future of manufacturing. It finds that manufacturing relies on three pillars: factors of production, standards, and costs. Emerging technologies are transforming manufacturing through new waves of innovation. While offshoring and outsourcing have reshaped manufacturing, new trends toward nearshoring and reshoring are emerging as capabilities develop and input costs change. The report examines these trends and challenges in shifting the global economy.
This document discusses how population aging and increased longevity can create new markets and drive economic growth in the 21st century. It notes that major global companies have recognized aging as a strategic driver of commercial goals and a way to attract talent. While talk of "crisis" is common, many see aging as a powerful market opportunity if the right strategic framework is put in place. Both private sector innovation and supportive public policies will be needed to fully capture the opportunities of aging populations and create environments where people can enjoy long and active lives.
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1. THE EIGHTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF
THE ASIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATON OF HONG KONG
P001 (E) Session 9A: Business Sector in Hong Kong
16.30-18.00 , Saturday 9 March 2013
Lady Ivy Wu Lecture Theatre, The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Realizing Hong Kong’s
knowledge-based economy
potential as part of
a rising China
http://www.slideshare.net/AlanLung/realising-hks-knowledgebased-economy
Paper P001 (E) prepared by:
Dr. Gordon McConnachie
Former Technology Transfer Manager, Dow Chemical Europe
Founding Chairman of Scottish Intellectual Assets Centre and
Chief Technology Officer of Asia Pacific Intellectual Capital Centre
Mr. Alan Lung
Director & General Manager of Asia Pacific Intellectual Capital Centre
2. PECC Beijing Conference
Zhejiang
University
Hangzhou
About:
Jinan University Guangzhou
NDRC & SIPO Beijing
Beijing Academy of Science &
Hong Kong SAR Government Office in Beijing Technology
Hong Kong Science &
Technology Park
Links to Scotland, USA & Europe
EU in HK & Beijing IPR2 Beijing Office
3. John Tsang’s speaker
luncheon titled:
Hong Kong as a knowledge-
based economy and its role
in China's economic
development
(31 May 2010)
http://www.hkdf.org/newsarticles.asp?
show=newsarticles&newsarticle=272
Carrie Lam’s
speaker luncheon titled:
Policy priorities of this term of
Government - Population Policy
(4 February 2013)
http://www.hkdf.org/newsarticl
es.asp?show=newsarticles&newsarticle=324
4. HKSAR Government
targets economic
development
• “This Government places as much
emphasis on economic development –
both the speed and the quality of
economic development – as we do on
livelihood issues …”
• Tell me: “If Government could do
1,2,3,4,5 for us, then the following
will happen and this would be good
for Hong Kong’s economy and
therefore good for the Hong Kong
society …” http://www.news.gov.hk/en/record/html/
2013/03/20130313_121636.shtml?pickList=highlight
Chief Executive C.Y.Leung’s remarks at
The first meeting of the Economic
Development Commission
13 March 2013
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201301/17/P201301170324.htm
6. In a classical economy:
Factors of production:
• Land
• Labour
• Capital ($)
Intangible factors of production:
• Enterprise or Entrepreneurship
7. In a Knowledge-based Economy:
Factors of production:
• Creativity
• Innovation
• Wealth Creation
Complementary business assets:
• Manufacturing facilities
• Distribution capacity
• Sales force
8. Hong Kong does not
have any choice …
•As a high-cost economy, Hong
Kong must follow the examples of
OECD and EU in climbing up the
economic ladder;
•Hong Kong should try to
understand what it takes to build a
Knowledge-based Economy.
9. Rise of China … and finding
a new role for Hong Kong
• China does not want to
remain a low and mid-
end “assembler” of
goods;
• To get there, China can
make good use of Hong
Kong’s “soft power”:
rule of law/rule-based
society, general integrity
and trust etc.
10. Driving Hong Kong to
become a Knowledge-
based Economy is not
the same as central
economic planning …
Silicon Valley has a solid
industrial base: Strong manufacturing
capacity, R&D, creativity and presence of grateful
entrepreneurs … Steve Jobs used US$150 million
from Bill Gates to restart Apple in 1997.
11. Meso-economic: the political economy* and
how government chooses to use public resource
to drive economic development
(*rules, institutions, supporting systems and regulations)
• Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng of
the Fung Global Institute caught the
attention of the World Economic
Forum :“The new economics: Meso
and Meta” http://forumblog.org/2012/10/the-
new-economics-meso-and-meta/
• “ … today’s mainstream micro-
and macroeconomic models are
insufficient”;
• “… Meso-economics studies the
institutional aspects of the
economy”.
12. Hong Kong: well placed in two-and-a-half out of the
Four pillars of the knowledge economy
• Economic incentive and institution
support: good economic policies and
institutions, efficient resource allocation that
support dissemination of knowledge ;
• An educated and skilled labour force:
willing to continuously upgrade and adapt itself
to create and use knowledge;
• An effective innovation system: of
firms, research centre, universities, consultants
and others to keeps up with global knowledge
system;
Students joining dock workers’ strike in Hong Kong:
• A modern information infrastructure:
A key political economy lesson Hong Kong could learn that facilitates effective communication,
from Korea is an on-going policy shift away from a
“catch-up” mode to a “creative” mode of development. dissemenatation and processing of information
Essentially, it is a shift away from very focused support of
“chaebol” (large family-owned conglomerates) to a focus and knowledge.
on strengthening the innovation capacities of SMEs. (Source: OECD Reviews of Innovation Policy: KOREA 2009)
13. Hong Kong’s Innovation Eco-system?
朴槿惠
• Finland: TEKES, The Federation of Finnish
Technology Industries (Finland’s “Old Money” for new industries)
• Taiwan: ITRI (工研院), Hsinchu Industrial Park,
network of statutory bodies (Since 1973, Chiang Ching-Guo)
李光耀 • Singapore: Economic Development Board, A*STAR,
IP Academy of Singapore (Since 1965, Lee Kuan-yew)
• South Korea: KIST (Founded 1966), Ministry of Future
Planning and Science (2013, Park Geun-hye’s economic
liberalization and “creative” mode of development initiatives)
蔣經國 • Europe/Scotland: Lisbon Agenda (March 2000),
Enterprise Europe Network, EEN-Scotland
• Hong Kong: Innovation & Technology Bureau?
Under Secretary CEDB? Grateful entrepreneurs?
14. Innovation is more than R&D …
Innovation includes: organization
changes, training, testing, marketing and
design.
• New or significantly improved product: a
new process, or a new organsiation
method etc.
• Must contain a degree of novelty: new
to the firm, new to the market, or new to
the world;
• Clearly broader than R&D: influenced by
factors that include government policy;
can occur in any sector of the economy –
including government service, healthcare
and education.
15. Investing in technology alone?
• A policy of investing in technology
alone without knowing how to
extract economic value from it has
no future.
• Hong Kong must learn how to
manage its Knowledge Capital.
• Hong Kong must have a policy and
an Eco-system that support the
commercialization of technology.
16. Hong Kong as a bridge and gateway
Gordon McConnachie, CTO of APICC and major tech-transfer units from around the
world in Beijing (ITTN 2012 International Technology Transfer Conference, 26 March 2012)
Enterprise Europe Network
DG Enterprise and Industry, European
Commission
Tsinghua (China) Association of University
AUTM (USA) Technology Managers (USA)
17. Lessons to be learnt from the
Oresund Region
• 1991: the governments of
Denmark and Sweden agree to
build the Oresund bridge
• 1999: The report ”Øresund –
the creation of a region”
concludes that the greatest
barrier to integration in the
Oresund region is lack of
communication between
citizens, businesses and public
administration
• 2000: The Oresund bridge
opens and Oresunddirekt is
launched
18. This type of economic development is often based on:
Historical economic and cultural ties
that happen gradually over time
... but often with some degree of government facilitation
Historical relations between Denmark and Sweden
Historical relations between Guangdong and Hong Kong
19. •Hong Kong’s Overall
Ranking: 9(+2) (China:29 (-2))
• HK is at “Stage 3” of economic development
(i.e. innovation driven) – along with Japan,
Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan
• Basic Requirements: 3(-2)
(institution, infrastructure, macroeconomics
environment, health & primary education)
• Efficiency Enhancers: 3 (-1)
(of which HK ranks no. 1 in the world in
“Financial Market Development”)
• Innovation &
Sophistication Factors: 22 (+2)
HK is below 0ECD’s average while China is improving steadily:
(China:31 (+3))
20. The proposed BJ-GD-HK Knowledge Corridor
Maximizes BJ-GD-HK’s External Economy of Scale
and integrates “Expertise Cluster”, “Regional
Cluster” & “Industry Cluster” policies
BJ, GD and HK on their own do not have
all the success factors needed to build a
“Silicon Valley” type of economy:
• Beijing: R&D is 5.5% of Beijing’s GDP
(4 times the national average);
50% of China’sTech-transfer;
• Guangdong: 37.7% of China’s high-tech
manufacturing export;
(Source: OECD Review of Innovation Policy – China, OECD 2008)
• Hong Kong: built on a tradition of free
market and ‘good law, well administered’;
HK uses English as a business language and
is seamlessly connected to
the West.
21. The proposed BJ-GD-HK Knowledge Corridor
A strategy for China to move from “Sustained
Development” to “Sustainable Development”
A strategy that combines European
expertise, China’s strengths in
science and technology and high-
tech manufacturing; and Hong
Kong’s service capacity to facilitate
economic transitions:
• China’s “Sustained Development”
(through investment by the State) to
“Sustainable Development” (through
values created from Technology
Transfer and Technology
Commercialization);
• Hong Kong’s narrow industry base
and over-reliance on the financial
and property sectors.
22. A compelling economic reform
argument and a coherent
intellectual framework still missing:
產
業
政
策
Free Market Economy, rule of law,
freedom of information and the need to
develop high value-added industries
acknowledged by CY Leung; however:
•“Service Economy” or “Manufacturing”?
• Current status of “Six New Industries”?
•“Sector Neutral” or
”Sector Biased”?
23. SirJohn
Sir John
Cowperthwaite
“Free Market”
Cowperthawaite,
Financial Secretary versus
Financial
(1961-1971)
Secretary of “Economic Planning”
Hong Kong • In a free market economy,
17 April 1961 – government cannot predict the
30 June 1971 winning industries and where the
next burst of economic growth
might come from.
• However, Hong Kong does not
seem to fully understand
John Tsang, Financial Secretary
(since 1 July 2007)
Cowperthawaite’s philosophy as
one of the requirements of
“positive non-intervention” is
the “positive” part – that
government must not stand still
and must do as well as it possibly
could to facilitate.
• Indecisiveness and inaction is not
equal to prudent financial
management.
24. “ HKSAR Government is
unlikely to be dogmatic
on the subject of Free
Market versus Economic
Planning ” Prof. LAU Siu-kai
• “… Government’s role in economic
development has been changing since
the “Laissez-faire” days of
Cowperthwaite and Haddon-Cave”;
• “… people are unlikely to oppose
HKSAR Government’s economic
development initiatives”.
(Prof. Lau Siu-Kai’s closing brief to delegates of the
Taiwan Study Trip on 30 June 2011)
• Hong Kong has always thrived on
Prof. LAU Siu-kai, former head of Central Policy Unit
(CPU), HKSAR Government at the environmental friendly Beitou
new way of thinking and doing – not
Public Library during CPU’s Study Trip to Taiwan, 27-30 June 2011 hanging onto past success.
25. Strategies of innovation:
“Eureka” – discovery of new frontiers of
knowledge is not necessarily the only strategy
http://www.cae-acg.ca/documents/Dpliant_Innovation_Reinvented_v4.pdf
• “Battle for Architecture”,
“System Breakthrough”, “New and
Improved”, “Mass Customization”
and “Pushing the Envelope” are
some of the alternative strategies.
• Assisting SMEs to acquire
knowledge, knowhow and
technologies and;
• assisting knowledge-
intensive SME start-ups will
have most support from the
community.
26. SMEs need to learn the “trade secrets” of MNEs
through industry-specific Knowledge-based
Economy Expert Groups (ICMGs)
USA started in the early 1990s
http://www.slideshare.net/AlanLung/what-is-intellectual-capital-management-apicc-whitepaper-2
ICM Gathering* of the USA:
(*Intellectual Capital Management Gathering)
A group of ~ 30 companies, )sophisticated in the management of their intangibles. The
frameworks and methods for extracting value from intangible assets were created by the
companies themselves and not by academics or consultants
Dr Patrick
Sullivan
27. The proposed BJ-GD-HK Knowledge Corridor:
Build “Expertise Clusters” in Technology-
transfer and Technology-commercialization
BTEC/ITTN in Beijing and APICC in
Hong Kong will jointly apply for
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
membership as EEN-Beijing and EEN-
Hong Kong in late 2013 (for approval
and implementation in 2014):
• EEN is the largest technology
transfer network in the world; EEN is
owned by the European Union;
• Enables Tech-transfer and Tech-
commercialization know-how to be
imported from Europe;
• EEN-Beijing and EEN-HK will receive
coaching from EEN-Scotland, a unit of
the Scottish Government.
28. Knowledge-based economy is a proven strategy …
not a novelty in OECD Countries
OECD acknowledges:
• The link between Knowledge-based
Economy and creation of high-wage and
high-quality employment;
• Productivity of developed economy is
largely determined by the rate of knowledge
accumulation and technical progress;
• The importance of government policy and
support systems.
(Source: The OECD Innovation Strategy: Getting a Head Start on Tomorrow,
OECD 2010)
29. The 1,2,3,4,5 steps of
Knowledge-base economy implementation:
in reality a lot of work must start in Hong Kong first
Hong Kong needs to brand itself as a Knowledge City and develop
an Innovation Eco-system:
1. Invest in and implement a “Fully Examined Patent System*”
in co-operation with SIPO** and the world’s IP systems;
(*Target implementation date according to IPD of HKSAR Government:2016/2017)
(**State Intellectual Property Office of China)
2. Support the business side of innovation – including the
expertise behind commercialization of technology;
3. Support all industries – not one industrial sector at the
expense of other sectors (the current practice of requiring
partially funded quasi-government agencies to compete
against private sector service providers should stop);
4. Liberalize the economy – learn how Europe (particularly
Finland) screen, incubate and support knowledge-intensive
start-ups through very open and transparent systems;
5. Have a clearly stated policy and co-ordinate the fragmented
enterprise china support measures now offered through various government
network and quasi-government agencies -- even in the absence of an
Innovation and Technology Bureau.
30. The president has spoken …
it’s now up to us in Hong Kong!
Bill Clinton’s
widely quoted
1992 campaign
slogan:
“It’s the
economy,
stupid!”
“It’s the Implementation!”
Xi said Leung's policy idea, seeking change
while maintaining stability, has been widely
recognized by Hong Kong citizens. He urged
Leung and the Hong Kong SAR government
Support from the Hong Kong to fully implement the idea.
(18 March 2013 in Beijing)
community, from industries,
consensus building, a practical policy and http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-
03/18/content_16317997.htm
promotion support from the HKSAR
Government now needed.
Thank you!
31. List of references:
References
1. “Hong Kong and the Knowledge-Based Economy: Developments and Prospects”,
Alan Ka-lun Lung, Asian Education and Development Studies, Vol. 1 Iss: 3,
Emerald Group Publishing 2012
http://www.slideshare.net/AlanLung/hong-kong-15789787
2. “Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Role in Mainland China’s 12th Five Year
Plan”, APICC Whitepaper #7, March 2011
http://www.slideshare.net/AlanLung/h-ks-innotechrolein125
3. “Policies and Practices for Hong Kong as a Knowledge Economy and the Proposed
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32. About the authors:
Dr. Gordon McConnachie, B.Sc., Ph.D
Dr Gordon McConnachie is the founding Chairman of the Scottish Intellectual Assets Centre (2003--
2007) and Chief Technology Officer of Asia Pacific Intellectual Capital Centre. He is a chemical engineer
by training and he spent most of his working career with Dow Chemical where he grew up together with
the innovation and technology transfer systems of the world as we know them today. At Dow Chemical
Europe (1989 - -1999), he invented the IP and Intellectual Assets Management System for the worldwide
company together with Phil Barnett and Gordon Petrash. The system was later modified and applied
across the global company, where Gordon transferred technologies from companies and universities into
Dow Europe which brought him into intimate contact with the EU Innovation Relay Centres (now
Enterprise Europe Network). From 1999 to 2002 Gordon directed the European Intellectual Asset
Management Services of PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Gordon was placed on
the Global IAM 250 list of leading IA Strategists, one of only a handful of experts on the list from China
and the ASEAN Nations. Dr Gordon McConnachie can be contacted at: gmcconnachie@apicc.asia
Mr. Alan Lung Ka-Lun
Alan Lung Ka-lun was born and educated in Hong Kong. He was also educated at the University of
Wisconsin in the USA and Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada. He chairs the Hong Kong Democratic
Foundation (www.hkdf.org), a political and public policy think tank founded in 1989. Alan is skilled in
converting his knowledge of governments and public policies into practical steps to move forward
“Knowledge Economy” initiatives. He is a member of the Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee
of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and he has been promoting innovation and
technology practices in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Beijing through the Asia Pacific Intellectual Capital
Centre (www.apicc.asia) (where he is Director and General Manager), since 2006. Alan Lung Ka-Lun can
be contacted at: alanlung@apicc.asia