Knowledge economy, growth and development: A nexus
Today, knowledge economy has almost become a
buzzword among economists, planners and other professionals. First
let me explain to you what is meant by knowledge economy. The term
knowledge is as old as the term development because entrepreneurship
or entrepreneurial knowledge is the kingpin of organization of
production, which is basic to development. The concept of knowledge
economy, however, is relatively new. It has evolved over the years.
Let me first briefly trace its history.
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Tribute to Tissa Abeysekera:
The first and last ‘Tissa’
Having been named ‘Tissa’ by my parents, without
recourse to astrology, I basked in some reflected glory as a
schoolboy, in the 1940s, whenever the name of a King Tissa popped up
in our Ceylon History lesson. We are now in the month of Poson when
Arahat Mahinda transformed Lankadvipa into a Dharmadvipa beginning
with his famous summons to our hunter king - “Tissa! Tissa!” As
such, my wandering mind has been inspired into thinking about
others, both famous and infamous, who share my name.
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Human and agro-industrial development:
Social work role crucial
The development schemes implemented by the
government under the astute leadership of President Mahinda
Rajapaksa are racing on to make this country a glowing example of
the socio-economic hub in Asia with the support of the people,
especially those in the villages, who have voted the government into
power both in Parliamentary and Local Government elections with
unprecedented results.
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