Tuesday, September 24, 2002
For EDPros interested in telecommunications, the Department of Commerce has released a new report on broadband demand. This short report (25 pages) provides EDPros with a good overview of an emerging infrastructure issue. Much like the railroads, telephone lines, and utilities shaped the Industrial Age, the Internet -- broadband and then, later, Internet2 -- will shape the Knowledge Economy.
According to the report, "Broadband -- high-speed, always on Internet connectivity -- represents the next phase in the evolution of the Internet. Most experts predict broadband will enable applications and services that transform our economy, education, health-care, R&D, homeland security, military effectiveness, entertainment, government and the qualilty of life for citizens around the world. The deployment and usage of broadband will significantly impact the global competitiveness of nations and the businesses of the future."
Download a copy. Go You can also read more about the potential impact of broadband in George Gilder's book, Telecosm.
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The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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New report on broadband
