Abstract
The chapter presents the approach of effective utilization of information and communication technology as a competitive advantage for knowledge-based development of cities. Knowledge investment, creation, and diffusion are the essential nodes of the information and communication technology spine for developing knowledge-based cites. The features of knowledge-based city compared to the modern and developed city are introduced. This chapter identifies the primary conditions that promote knowledgebased development of cities. The associative relationships between knowledge-base and economical development of cities are addressed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Knowledge-Based Urban Development in the Middle East |
Editors | Ali Alraouf |
Place of Publication | Hershey, PA |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 24-34 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781522537359 |
ISBN (Print) | 1522537341, 9781522537342 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Mar 2018 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance (all)
- General Business,Management and Accounting