A compilation of resources on knowledge cities and knowledge-based development

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide organized, synthesized information related to initiatives throughout the world based on knowledge-based development (KBD) such as knowledge cities (KCs), knowledge regions, and knowledge countries. A compilation of information on the topic "knowledge cities" and other topics related to knowledge-based development is presented in 8 sections: 1. a glossary of KC-related terms, 2. a list of knowledge-based development initiatives, 3. a list of associations and organizations related to the topic, 4. a list of urban KBD-related value dimensions and their indicators, 5. a list of international rankings, 6. a list of special editions on KCs, 7. a bibliography, and 8. a directory of related sites on the Internet. This effort resulted in a public service available at the World Wide Web. The information included in this compilation is limited mainly to public domain information available throughout Internet in both English and Spanish, as well as in selected databases.