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<p>The article discusses the problematic linkages between higher education and the development of a knowledge-based economy in Georgia. The main challenges, as identified through qualitative and quantitative research, are caused by, on the one hand, the lack of state’s long-term strategic vision of higher education development, insufficient funding of both education and research, and instrumentalization of the higher education system for political interests. On the other hand, however, the lack of awareness among industry representatives about their own role in supporting the commercialization of research further hinders the creation of a knowledge-based economy in Georgia.</p>
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The article discusses the problematic linkages between higher education and the development of a knowledge-based economy in Georgia. The main challenges, as identified through qualitative and quantitative research, are caused by, on the one hand, the lack of state’s long-term strategic vision of higher education development, insufficient funding of both education and research, and instrumentalization of the higher education system for political interests. On the other hand, however, the lack of awareness among industry representatives about their own role in supporting the commercialization of research further hinders the creation of a knowledge-based economy in Georgia.

Higher Education Policy and Practice: What Hinders the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy in Georgia?

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

TalTech Journal of European Studies

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The article discusses the problematic linkages between higher education and the development of a knowledge-based economy in Georgia. The main challenges, as...

Higher Education Policy and Practice: What Hinders the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy in Georgia?

Published Online: Jun 03, 2024

Page range: 71 - 89

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjes-2024-0004

Keywords
higher education, Georgia, knowledge-based economy

© 2024 Diana Lezhava, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Higher Education Policy and Practice: What Hinders the Development of Knowledge-Based Economy in Georgia?

Published Online: Jun 03, 2024

Page range: 71 - 89

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjes-2024-0004

Keywordshigher education, Georgia, knowledge-based economy

© 2024 Diana Lezhava, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
higher education, Georgia, knowledge-based economy