- What is the Knowledge Economy?
- Demystifying the concept: Focusing on knowledge as a valuable asset, not just high-tech industries.
- Examples relevant to low-tech contexts: Traditional ecological knowledge, agricultural best practices passed down through generations, local craftsmanship and artistry.
- How information and new skills can enhance existing knowledge and practices.
- The Spectrum of Technological Access:
- Recognizing the varying levels of technology available within and between communities.
- Focusing on low-tech and appropriate technology solutions (radio, basic mobile phones, community information boards).
- Understanding the potential for gradual technological adoption.
- The Transition from Information to Knowledge:
- Emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, analysis, and application of information, regardless of the source.
- How to help communities move beyond passively receiving information to actively understanding and utilizing it.