Title: The knowledge city index: a case study of Mysore

Authors: Raghav V. Sampangi; Waltraut Ritter; N.V. Vighnesh; H.C. Ashish Ray

Addresses: International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, CH-23/1, 3RD Main Road, 9TH Cross, Jayanagar, Mysore – 570014, India. ' Knowledge Networks and Innovation, G.P.O. 33976 Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. ' International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, D-227, 15th Main, 25th Cross, D-Block, 1st Stage, JP Nagar, Mysore – 570008, India. ' International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, #323, 2nd A Main Road, Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysore, India

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present the preliminary findings of a larger project that aims at studying the concept of a knowledge city, develop frameworks for a knowledge city as applicable to developing nations, and evaluate Mysore as a knowledge city. This paper presents a framework, knowledge city index (KCI), developed as part of our study and analyses the position of Mysore as a knowledge city in terms of the indicators of KCI. The study involved literature reviews on the concept of knowledge cities, and diverse aspects of metrics, indicators, and data of knowledge/intellectual capital – both historical and current – of Mysore city. Based on the preliminary findings, this study concludes that Mysore has inherent and demonstrated potential of being positioned as a knowledge city and by focusing on the appropriate areas, it can transit towards a knowledge-based economy, which not only fosters socio-economic development, but also retains its rich cultural heritage.

Keywords: knowledge-based development; India; intellectual capital; knowledge cities; sustained urban development; knowledge city framework; knowledge city index; KCI; socio-economic development; cultural heritage.

DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2012.047034

International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, 2012 Vol.3 No.2, pp.193 - 212

Received: 26 Jan 2012
Accepted: 27 Jan 2012
Published online: 31 Jul 2014 *

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