Ahmad RazaAbdul Rashid KausarPaul, David2011-09-072011-09-072006Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 10 No. 5 2006, pp. 137-145https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/284Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide a theoretical critique of the concept of the knowledge-based development. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-disciplinary critique is discussed. Findings – Provides cross-disciplinary analysis and critique of the concept of the knowledge-based development. Originality/value – This paper provides a deeper analysis of the knowledge-based development and proposes a broadening of the current paradigm on the economic development by integrating psychological and anthropological points-of-view.enDesign and DevelopmentCulture (sociology)CognitionArticle