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it with any hierarchy. The important thing is knotworking itself: we can anticipate
and define networking of networks in the near future observing the type and
characteristic of knotworking. Of course, it is possible to adjust the number or the
role of participants. And then, participants until the last in this stage are very
important humanware that have the potential to be the staffs of organization that
functions as an interface or a coupler for the networking of networks, the next
stage.

4.2.3 Sequence #3: Networking of Networks for Synthesis

In the development and management stage of STP, we need to make more
broadened networks to enhance the feasibility of innovation and national devel-
opment through STP. To be the catalyst of innovation and growth in the national
level, STP needs to make lots of network linkages and higher level integration for
gaining more effective learning progress. However, using the so-called 'one by one
approach' to make network linkages and integration expected is less effective.
Based on the networks gaining through knotworking of networks, we can struc-
turalize it first, and expand networking of networks secondly. Networking of
networks means to make network linkages with existing networks by intercon-
necting and interacting with main players of it. Networking of networks is useful
for propelling economy of scale, scope, speed, and status at the same time. But,
because various levels of players and networks may be linked in a short time, the
gap between the existing and the new is a serious threat to the stability for effective
learning process in the STP. Therefore, it is very critical to make a coupler
organization to play a role of auto stabilizer for building STP's ecosystem and
regional system of innovation.

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