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Your Place in the
Knowledge Economy
Preparing to Empower Others for the Knowledge Economy
‘Gbenga Sesan
[email protected] | www.gbengasesan.com
KnowledgeHouse Africa Retreat. Ibassa Island, Lagos, NIGERIA. July 3 2004
What Exactly is the Knowledge Economy?
“He who receives an idea from me receives instruction himself without lessening
mine; as he who lights his taper at mine receives light without darkening me.” Thomas Jefferson
Technology and knowledge are now the key factors of
production. What of Land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship?
 Enhancing human capital is critical for GDP growth. GDP is a
measure of the economy adopted in the United States in 1991; the
total market values of goods and services by produced by workers
and capital within the borders of a nation during a given period –
usually 1 year
 Globalization, Information/Knowledge Intensity, and
Networking/Connectivity are the driving forces of the
Knowledge Economy
 Know-why and know-who matters more than know-what
 Life long learning is vital for organisations and individuals
 ICT releases people's creative potential and knowledge
 Knowledge gained by experience is as important as formal
education and training
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For further enquiries, please contact www.enterweb.org/know.htm, topics.developmentgateway.org/knowledge, www.skyrme.com/insights/21gke.htm,
and www.med.govt.nz/pbt/infotech/knowledge_economy/knowledge_economy-04.html
Physician, Heal Thyself
You can only give what you have. Empowering
others would mean you’re already empowered
yourself…
KnowledgeHouse Africa’s increased influence will
bring increasing demands within an increasingly
complex economy
Meeting the need of others would require additional
efforts – twice the work others will do
The Knowledge Economy comes with a self-serving
pool of resources, accessible through the
opportunities that the Internet provides
Practical Steps
What is your IP address, or URL? Playing a key role
in the KE demands web presence – e.g. a website or
a blog spot (www.blogger.com, www.20six.co.uk)
Connect with ongoing national/regional/global
efforts hat rhyme with your mission. For example,
AISI Youth list, eNigeria Yahoo Group +
NigeriaTomorrow, ICT4D News and the WSIS Process
Be a proactive and creative pioneer. Some say
“why?” and I choose to ask, “why not?”
Add energy to group efforts, and whatever you do,
always make time for IMPACT!
Your Place in the
Knowledge Economy
Preparing to Empower Others for the Knowledge Economy
THANK YOU
‘Gbenga Sesan
[email protected] | www.gbengasesan.com
KnowledgeHouse Africa Retreat. Ibassa Island, Lagos, NIGERIA. July 3 2004