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Eye to eye with the innovation paradox: why smart specialization is no simple solution to policy design.
- Source :
- European Planning Studies; May2019, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p932-951, 20p, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This paper revisits common, yet often untested assumptions on factors hampering the implementation - or even clear articulation - of regional innovation strategies. Based on a dedicated framework drawing on political science literature, it reflects on whether there are merit and promise in future higher-level attempts to promote a more strategic take on regional innovation policy. It investigates which relevant factors in local politics, policy and administrative facilitate or prevent the definition of clear priorities for action. Drawing on a Europe wide survey of stakeholders managing strategic processes, it finds that while a number of obstacles need to be overcome, these are regionally specific rather than attributable to restrictive national cultures. Furthermore, it demonstrates how stakeholder involvement bears different challenges at different levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PARADOX
POLITICAL science
TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
STAKEHOLDERS
STRATEGIC planning
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09654313
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Planning Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 135412879
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2019.1577363