International Organisation for Knowledge Economy and Enterprise Development
About us
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..:: Background on the Knowledge based Economy..:: IKED secretariat IKED has offices in central Malmö in the immediate vicinity of first-rate conference facilities, e.g., at the Town Hall built in the 16th century. The Central Station, within a short walking distance, offers a 20-minute railway connection to Kastrup international airport - the largest and best-connected in the Nordic countries.
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..:: Issues and Areas Addressed by IKED
IKED brings together in-depth expertise on various aspects of international economics, industrial organisation, technology, innovation, enterprise development, organisational change, spatial processes, institutional dynamics and knowledge/technology transfer. It addresses, e.g., the driving forces and consequences of new technologies, e.g., information and communications technology (ICT) and biotechnology, as well as the conditions shaping learning, innovation, entrepreneurship and dynamic enterprise development.
Looking across traditional boundaries, IKED's mission encompasses the broader economic & social implications related to the ascent of the knowledge economy. It combines analytical precision and a striving for maximum policy relevance, encompassing the role of key stakeholders.
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..:: Specific Features
IKED offers the ability of summoning diverse sets of experts capable of addressing the range of interrelated issues facing societies around the world at the onset of the knowledge-based society. Initiatives span policy analysis, crafting reform agendas, and engagement in various strategic collaborative projects at international, national and regional level. IKED works fluidly with international organisations, governments, regional authorities, the private sector, and civil society. The distinctive features of IKED include:
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..:: Nordic Connection
The Nordic countries belong to the most advanced in industrial development, innovation and the use of new technologies. The level of economic efficiency as well as social well-being is high in most respects. Nevertheless, in recent decades the Nordic countries have been struggling to capture the full returns from their seemingly advantageous position.
While challenges remain, the Nordic countries are widely viewed as constructive speaking partners. Their culture is marked by a deep-rooted belief in the value of open dialogue, exchange of experience, and shared insights. The Swedish government and Nordic partners, including the Nordic Council of Ministers contributed financially to the establishment of IKED.
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..:: International partners and contact points
While located in the Nordic region, consisting of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, IKED is a genuinely international organisation with a network of partners and experts that span the globe.
Contact points have been established with institutions in some 40 countries. Arrangements for co-operation are flexible and accommodate the special features of relations with the various partner organisations.
Apart from the Nordic countries, the network includes actors in:
Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, the European Union (through the European Commission), France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Oman, Pakistan, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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..:: Career
[Employment opportunities]
The Organisation regularly has openings for people with strong analytical skills and good understanding of policy issues in the context of the knowledge economy, innovation policies and knowledge intensive enterprise development.
The organisation requires people with relevant working experience and excellent skills in English. Good knowledge of other languages is an asset.
A strong ability to work well in a multicultural team is a prerequisite.
Please contact us by mail: info@iked.org
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..:: Financing
The establishment of IKED received financial support from the Swedish government, the local and regional authorities as well programme support from a number of Nordic actors, including the Nordic Council of Ministers. IKED operates as a completely independent international organisation and is funded through contributions from and project work in collaboration with its partner organisations around the world.
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