KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

Historically, Ohio's economy has been dominated by its agricultural and manufacturing sectors benefiting from competitive advantages in location and rich natural resources, coupled with plentiful labor and capital.  While these factors remain important, the nature of work and economic structures have been constantly evolving.  Knowledge and innovation will provide the competitive advantages in the future.

A new model for research universities has emerged, requiring innovation and evolving knowledge in order to meet changing needs.  This model focuses on the university acting as a partner in building regional economies.  The January 2005 Batelle Report identified innovation-driven economic development as an Extension programming opportunity (p.73).

The Knowledge Economy Initiative, a multi-programmatic and interdisciplinary effort was implemented as a result.  It is all about the continued movement toward recognizing the increased importance of knowledge and innovation and appplying them to all sectors of the economy and society.  OSU Extension's Knowledge Economy Initiative is being given leadership by the three Extension Centers (Lima, Piketon, Wooster).

The Knowledge Economy Inititive is comprised of these Areas of Interest:

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