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Universities as strategic agents in regional path development? A European comparison.
- Source :
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European Planning Studies . Oct2023, Vol. 31 Issue 10, p2128-2147. 20p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This paper contributes to the discussion on the role of universities in regional path development, emphasizing the different agency types adapted. Accordingly, literature on 'new path development' is combined with the three agency types of innovative entrepreneurship, institutional entrepreneurship and place-based leadership. This paper applies a long-term qualitative empirical approach with three case studies – Aalborg (Denmark), Kaiserslautern (Germany) and Twente (Netherlands). Results reveal that different types of agency are closely interwoven and complement each other in their effects on regional (industrial) path development. Additionally, the agency types are strongly influenced by (a) highly motivated individuals/frontrunners, (b) support and openness from the university leadership and (c) regional structures that facilitate university-region collaboration and joint governance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *REGIONAL development
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09654313
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Planning Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 171338924
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2022.2104604