scholarly journals Environment based innovation: policy questions

Finisterra ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (88) ◽  
Author(s):  
Argentino Pessoa ◽  
Mário Rui Silva
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Resource Curse ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Environmental Resources ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Public Intervention ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Innovation Policies

Natural resources and physical cultural resources, referred to in this paper as “Environmental Resources”, can be important assets for regional competitiveness and innovation. In recent years, these types of assets have been increasingly taken into consideration in the design and implementation of regional development strategies, as a consequence of their potential role as a source of differentiation and of new competitive advantages. However, in contrast to environmental policies, which usually focus on the protection of the environment, innovation policies and their instruments are largely shaped by, and geared towards, knowledge-based innovation.In this paper, we discuss the role played by environmental resources in the context of regional innovation policies. We begin by discussing the relationship between environmental resources and regional development, and by emphasizing some contrasting views with regard to the function of environmental resources in regional development. Then, we address the relationship between regional competitive advantages and innovation strategies. The specific issues and problems that arise whenever the aim is to attain competitive advantages through the valorisation of environmental resources constitute the core of section III. In that section, we highlight the specific characteristics of environmental resources and we discuss the applicability of the “natural resource curse” argument to the dynamics based on the valorisation of environmental resources. The reasons that justify public intervention as well as the difficulties concerning the adequate level of intervention (local / regional / national) are also examined. The paper ends with some conclusions and policy implications.

scholarly journals CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL BASIS OF REGIONAL INNOVATION POLICY

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1(63)) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
O.A. Iermakova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Regional Economic Development ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Regional Innovation Policy

The evolutionary changes of the paradigms of the economic development of the region are investigated in the context of theories: neo-classical and theory of regional economic development, Keynesian theory, theory of monetarism, theory of economic rationalism, theories of comparative, competitive and common advantages, theories of globalization, sustainable development, selfdevelopment and endogenous development, new theory of growth. The role of innovations in the analyzed paradigmatic shifts, as well as the essence of regional innovation policy are determined. The analysis of the evolution of the paradigms of regional economic development revealed the following qualitative changes: the expansion of the production function with such variables as technology, training, entrepreneurship; Attribution to the factors of regional development, along with economic factors, as well as social, cultural and institutional factors; The characteristic of the development of the economy by its ability to generate innovation; Transformation of technologies, science and innovations into development catalysts in a new era of industry; Inclusion of social and environmental components into the strategic planning of economic development, the emergence of an integrated strategic planning of regional development; Moving the focus of regional strategic planning towards competitive advantages based on less intrusive factors such as efficiency, productivity, quality indicators; Transformation of comparative and competitive advantages towards common advantages that stimulate enterprises and regions to collaborate and innovate; Giving the state the role of companion and entrepreneur in regional economic development; The development of local innovative ecosystems on the basis of endogenous factors and with the preservation of its global orientation (the process of glocalization); Defining a human-oriented strategy of state development as the basis of an innovative society, which respects human rights and freedoms, and decent living conditions for people are the goal of development.

’A Comparative Analysis of Regional Innovation Characteristics Using an Innovation Actor Framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungho Han ◽  
Gwang Min Yoo ◽  
Sunjoo Kwak
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Multiple Factor Analysis ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Innovation Characteristics ◽  
Innovation Policies

Knowledge, a fundamental component of innovation, expands more effectively when innovation actors are in geographical proximity to each other. Innovation in each region is driven by innovation actors, and thus, the innovation capability of a region is directly linked to the activities of innovation actors in that region. In keeping with this perspective, this study was conducted in order to present the characteristics of the cross-regional innovation capability using an analytical framework of regional innovation actors, such as research institutes, technology intermediaries, universities and firms. In order to analyse the position of each Korean region’s innovation actors, this study classified research subjects from the 2013 National Research and Development Investment Program Information into seven sub-categories and utilised them as the data for the analysis. Multiple factor analysis (MFA), which compresses the various indices effectively, was applied in order to classify the regions that have similar innovation actors into a small number of categories. Based on the factors derived from MFA, the innovation characteristics of sixteen regions were examined. The results showed that the innovation actors differ across regions, although Seoul, Gyeonggi and Daejeon are ahead of all other regions in terms of innovation activity. The policy implications of this analysis are as follows: first, the imbalance in the innovation capabilities among regions must be improved. Second, differentiated regional innovation policies are required because the innovator actors who lead regional innovation differ from region to region.

Regional Innovation Systems: Finland’s Experience

2012 ◽  
pp. 51-63
Author(s):  
V. Pchelintsev
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Non Local ◽  
Innovation Policies

The paper examines governmental strategies, main actors and instruments of innovation policies shaping innovation-driven economy in Finland, with particular attention to the regional scale. The analysis focuses on how the regional innovation systems approach became a framework for the design of innovation policies. An innovation system involves cooperation between firms and knowledge creating and diffusing organizations, – such as universities, colleges, training organizations, R&D-institutes, technology transfer agencies. Innovations are considered as interactive learning process. Cooperation and interaction between regional/local and national/international actors is necessary to combine both local and non-local knowledge, skills and competences. The key elements of the policy environment, as well as implementation of the main regional innovation policy instruments – the Centers of Expertise Programme and Regional Centre Programme – are described.

scholarly journals On the Implications of Knowledge Bases for Regional Innovation Policies in Germany

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Hassink ◽  
Oliver Plum ◽  
Arne Rickmers
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Knowledge Bases ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Limited Extent ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Regional Innovation Policy ◽  
Innovation Policies

Abstract Regional innovation policies have been criticised for being too standardised, one-size-fits-all and place-neutral in character. Embedded in these debates, this paper has two aims: first, to analyse whether industries with different knowledge bases in regions in Germany have different needs for regional innovation policies, and secondly, to investigate whether knowledge bases can contribute to the fine-tuning of regional innovation policies in particular and to a modern, tailor-made, place-based regional innovation policy in general. It concludes that although needs differ due to differences in knowledge bases, those bases are useful only to a limited extent in fine-tuning regional innovation policies

scholarly journals Regional smart specialization in Ukraine: JRC methodology applicability

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-263
Author(s):  
Alla Ivashchenko ◽  
Anna Kornyliuk ◽  
Yevheniia Polishchuk ◽  
Tetiana Romanchenko ◽  
Iryna Reshetnikova
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Static And Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Regional Strategies ◽  
Smart Specialization

Regional development is related to the effective management of disruptive industries on the local level. In the European Union, the innovation regional development policy is based on a smart specialization strategy, which neighboring countries try to apply as well. In their regional strategies, they notice the goals which are designed within the Joint Research Center methodology. It allows revealing the most efficient industries in the region, leading to a new level of regional competence on the global level. The study aims to identify smart specialization priorities based on JRC methodology in certain Ukrainian regions and assess its applicability in emerging markets (Ukrainian case) and develop the set of recommendations considering the specificity of the national economy. The methodology is based on the static and dynamic analysis of economic (the indicators of the growth of average salaries and the number of employees indicators are calculated) and innovation (the indicators of productive, process, organizational, and marketing innovations are analyzed) potential of the region, which is examined in the article. It is revealed that the JRC methodology in identifying the smart specialization priorities has limited application in Ukraine. The restrictions related to the lack of data on innovations and other economic indicators. The analysis of certain regions shows what industries should be recommended as the priorities of smart specialization. However, discussions of the calculated results with the key stakeholders have differences which are not acceptable in the regional innovation policy development. As a result, the experts’ opinions are recommended to consider the priorities of different regions in Ukraine and other developing countries, which are on the path of smart specialization during stakeholders’ communication sessions.

scholarly journals Regional Innovation Policy in Encouraging Regional Competitiveness in South Tangerang City

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-279
Author(s):  
Marlon Naibaho
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
City Government ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Innovation Policies

Public service is an important issue for the sustainability of a city. To create excellent service, supporting cities such as South Tangerang and other cities are required to develop smart cities as a new way to serve the community. This study aims to further examine regional innovation policies in encouraging regional competitiveness in South Tangerang City. This research used qualitative descriptive research methods. The descriptive research method is used to describe regional innovation policies in South Tangerang City as a unit of analysis based on the facts as they are. The data collection technique in this study uses interview techniques by collecting information from various stakeholders such as government officials, executive and legislative ranks, Businesses/MSME actors, and communities involved in implementing innovation to improve regional heads and regional competitiveness in South Tangerang City. This study concludes that the implementation of regional innovation policies in South Tangerang has not been maximized. In addition to the quality of human resources, several agencies have not been creative in creating innovations. It can be seen from the control of innovation held by the mayor as the regional head. Furthermore, the role of the Regional Head in implementing innovation to improve regional performance and competitiveness is very important, considering that leaders must be able to leverage the knowledge management movement in government organizations so that organizational knowledge development can be executed into much-needed innovation. Recently, the South Tangerang City Government needed to implement the RAJADO model (Replication, Authority, Innovation Network, Budget, and Digitalization/Online).

scholarly journals Effects of innovation activity in industrial enterprises in Eastern Poland

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Szopik-Depczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
The Relationship

Implementation of innovation in the field of product, process, organization and/or marketing, as part of the competitive struggle, is therefore linked to the achievement of various objectives and effects. The main objective of the study was to describe the relationship between the different effects of innovation activity and the extent of innovative activity of industrial enterprises, such as investment in innovation and implementation of innovative solutions. The survey had been conducted in years 2010-12 in 1067 industrial companies, operating in Eastern Poland (Warmia-Mazury, Podlasie, Lublin, Świętokrzyskie and Podkarpackie voivodeships). The methodological part of the analyses is based on the probability calculus - probit regression. Industrial enterprises in Eastern Poland indicated on improved quality of products offered on the market and increased range of products as the main effects of innovation activity. Analysis of innovation activity phenomena characterized in the article may have an impact on the perception of regional innovation policy, in terms of its nature and direction, as well as the vital question of the effectiveness of instruments of supporting innovativeness of industrial enterprises in Eastern Poland.

scholarly journals Analyzing the root of regional innovation performance in the European territory

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
João M. Lopes ◽  
Paulo Silveira ◽  
Luís Farinha ◽  
Márcio Oliveira ◽  
José Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Process Innovations

Purpose Regional innovation performance is an important indicator for decision-making regarding the implementation of policies intended for regional development. However, regional development policies have led economies to very different competitive positions in matters of innovation. To address these issues, this paper aims to identify the variables that most contribute to the positioning of economies in terms of performance innovation in Europe. Design/methodology/approach The data for this study were collected at the regional innovation scoreboard. This paper uses a quantitative methodology through a multivariate statistical technique (discriminant analysis). Findings The results suggest that specific innovation strategies explain the competitive positioning of economies within each group of countries. It was possible to demonstrate that economies with leader classification show greater comparative robustness in the variables “Small and medium enterprise (SMEs) with product or process innovations,” “SMEs with product or process innovations,” “research and development (R&D) expenditure public sector” and “population with tertiary education,” constituting an effective instrument of innovation policy. Furthermore, it was possible to show that the economies belonging to the modest group do not have a competitive advantage in any of the variables under study, thus providing a reflection opportunity for policymakers at this level. Originality/value The present research identifies which variables are most relevant to the classification considering the regional innovation performance in leader, strong, moderate and modest. Several suggestions were given to companies, policymakers and higher education institutions in the sense that the regions where they operate can improve their innovative performance, which may help to a change in their current classification.

INNOVATION POLICIES OF THE REGION AND ITS INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT (ON THE EXAMPLE OF KHABAROVSKII KRAI)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. V. Konoshko
Keyword(s):  
Regional Policy ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Foreign Experience ◽  
Regional Innovation Policy ◽  
Innovation Policies

The article assesses innovative regional policy on the example of the Khabarovsk Territory. The features of the institutional support for the successful implementation of innovation policy are revealed. The directions of the institutional support of the regional innovation policy are determined on the basis of advanced domestic and foreign experience

Regional Policy Implications of the Entrepreneurial University

2020 ◽  
pp. 242-259
Author(s):  
Lisa Nieth ◽  
Paul Benneworth
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Regional Policy ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Regional Institutions ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Regional Development Policies ◽  
Collective Development

The chapter addresses the question of how universities respond to regional policy, and in particular, the ways in which academics are motivated and encouraged by regional development policies. The chapter specifically asks whether entrepreneurial universities create frameworks which allow university actors to positively contribute to collective development activities (such as clusters or technology transfer networks) by building new kinds of regional institutions. The chapter uses examples from three universities that all seek to be actively regionally engaged. This chapter identifies the factors that both encourage but also discourage these individual actors and notes that ongoing connections between individual academics and regional partners are critical to ensuring this constructive collaboration. The chapter contends that regional innovation policy should devote more resources to building these critical links.

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