The construction of knowledge-based economies versus knowledge societies: The cases of Germany and Singapore

Abstract

In the past decades, terms such as knowledge-based economy (KBE)', and 'information/knowledge society' have been adopted by governments worldwide in order to underline their interest in developing their economies and societies further and assure future growth. Many governments used these catchwords as labels for government programs and action plans aiming at economic and social prosperity. This aim of national governments to construct knowledge-based economies, information/knowledge societies, the actions taken and especially the ability or disability to do so, is the topic of this paper. As two cases of comparison act Singapore and Germany. (DIPF/Orig.)