DAVID V. GIBSON is with the IC2 Institute, the University of Texas, Austin.CHANDLER STOLP is Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Director of the Inter-American Policy Studies Program, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, Austin.PEDRO CONCEICÃO is with the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal.MANUEL V. HEITOR is with the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal.

• Foreword: Perspectives on Creating Value Through Knowledge Partnerships by George KozmetskyIntroductionKnowledge and Innovation for the Global Learning Economy: Building Capacity for Development by Pedro Conceição, David V Gibson, Manuel V. Heitor, and Chandler StolpNew Dynamics in Economic Restructuring: Cross-National Patterns in Regional Accomodation and the Brazilian Response by Lawrence S. GrahamTechnological Innovation in the European Union by Robin MiègeCurrent Situation of Venture Finance for University Spin-Off Companies in Japan by Akio NishizawaRegional Economic Development, Learning Networks, and Systems of InnovationLearning Regions in Europe: Theory, Policy, and Practice Through the RIS Experience by Mikel Landabaso, Christine Oughton, and Kevin MorganThe Role of Innovation in Regional Economic development: Some Lessons and Experiences for Policy Making by Claudia P. Salas, Gabriela Susunaga, and Ismael Aguilar-BarajasCharacteristics of Innovation in a Non-Metropolitan Area: The Okanagan Valley of British Columbia by J. Adam Holbrook and Lindsay P. HughesIncubating and Sustaining Learning and Innovation Poles in Latin America and the Caribbean by David V. Gibson, Pedro Conceição, and Julie NordskogVenture Capital in Latin America for New Technology-Based Firms by Scott Tiffin, Gabriela Couto, and Tomas Gabriel BasMapping Knowledge Flows in Clusters and Networks: Case Studies of Technology-Based Firms in Brazil by Carlos QuandtRegional Innovation Systems in Kores by Sunyang ChungThe Third Generation Technopoleis in Korea by Tae Kyung SungWeak and Strong Ties, Individualism-Collectivism , and the Diffusion of Technological Knowledge by Paul L. Robertson, Thomas Keil, and Erkko AutioEnterprise Innovativeness and Farm Level Technical Change: A Case of the Floriculture Sector in India by Kavita MehraTrends and Opportunities for Science, Technology, and Innovation PoliciesDeterminants of Successful S&T Policy in a National System of Innovation by Susanne GieseckeCommercializing R&D in Small Businesses: The U.S. SBIR Fast Track Program by Reid Cramer, John Horrigan, Chuck Wessner, and Robert H. WilsonLessons Learned About Technology Transfer by Everett M. Rogers, Shiro Takegami, and Jing YinThe Global Regime for Intellectual Property Rights by Duane WindsorRestructuring and Financing R&D: New Partnerships by Annam,aria InzeltChallenges and Barriers of Technology Commercialization in Russia by Nikolay RogalevPolicy Paradigm Shift in Japan from Science and Technology Policy to Innovation Policy by Schumpeter Tamada, Robin E. Sowden, Manabu Eto, and Kenzo FujisueCorporate Strategies for the Knowledge-Based EconomyThe Congocratic Organization: Toward a Knowledge Theory of the Firm by Filipe M. Santos and Manuel V. HeitorRestructuring to Build Knowledge-Integration Capabilities for Innovation by Simon CollinsonKnowledge Assets in Global Services Strategy by Pedro Oliveira, Aleda V. Roth, Michael Von Conley, and Chris VossProblems of Learning in Orgainisations Producint Complex Product Systems by Tim Brady and Gillian ShapiroIndex