Knowledge: Driver of Goan Economy

Various observers describe today’s global economy as one in transition to a ‘Knowledge Economy’, or an ‘Information Society’. But the rules and practices that determined success in the industrial economy of the 20th century need rewriting in an interconnected world where resources such as know-how are more critical than other economic resources.

Various management writers have for several years highlighted the role of knowledge or intellectual capital in business. The value of high-tech companies such as software and biotechnology companies is not in physical assets as measured by accountants, but in their intangibles such as knowledge and patents.

In the last few years, knowledge has gained growing recognition as a crucial factor of growth and effective management.

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For the benefit of Goan Society, Goa Agenda is an annual Information Technology (IT) event organised and promoted by Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Past IT Programmes such as HR Connect, IT Agenda 2002, 2003 2004 and 2006 have been well received by the Goan public.

Since its inception in 2002, Goa Agenda has drawn many IT luminaries to Goa for deliberations on various IT related topics such as IT for Society, Emerging Markets in IT and Outsourcing Challenges Ahead.

Goa Agenda 2007 Knowledge: Driver of Goan Economy - sessions would be divided into three-parts:

    - Knowledge As An Asset for New Economy
    - New Knowledge Based Services
    - Key Drivers For A Successful Knowledge Economy