Many of these questions are new to the finnish innovation policy discussion. Raffo, 2014 structuring a policy response to a grand challenge, knowledge for growth, prospects for science, technology and innovation, era, eur 24047, brussels, 2009. Finally the book discuss the practical implementation phase of the process based on the first feedback acquired from certain regions engaged in the preparation. As the 10year plan of the agenda van twente ends, and a new agenda is being developed, there is a special interest in knowing in what ways the regional innovation policy can be improved. Smart specialisation and regional innovation policy orca. It is, however, a policy concept, that even its key proponents acknowledge is still in search of a theory foray et al. Systemic adjustment proceeds in many fronts and technology is only one of them. Best practices in universities regional engagement. Opportunities present for reinvention, building on the past but. Opportunities and challenges for regional innovation policy.
Pdf on jan 15, 2015, kevin morgan and others published smart specialisation. Smart specialisation opportunities and challenges for. What are the social costs of technological innovativeness. The eu launches the innovation union, an initiative consisting of more than 30 action points aimed at improving conditions and access to finance for research and innovation in europe. This volume explores these key relationships between innovation and growth, bringing together experts from both fields to compile a unique handbook. The research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation ris3 is an integrated, region specific economic transformation agenda, which. Strategies for smart specialisation ris3 to the europe 2020 growth strategy in the wider context of research and innovation policies. Firstly, everincreasing demands from the public about what public services should deliver. This document details a research and innovation smart specialisation strategy ris3 cognisant of the specific economic context of luxembourg within its unique place setting at the heart of the european union, surrounded on all sides by strong economic.
This paper deals with the effective formulation and implementation of a national innovation system. Opportunities and challenges for regional innovation policy describes the origin of the concept, explains when a smart specialisation. Smart specialisation is a strategic approach to economic development through targeted support for research and innovation which is intended to encourage each region to develop new regional economic niches or specialisms. Inter regional collaboration, smart specialisation, innovation policy, transnational collaboration, global value. National, regional and sectoral systems of innovation an overview 5 freeman 1987 employed performance. Operational programmes financing capacity building. Innovation policy needs a regional dimension because regions differ in their economic structures, performance and potential.
Aggregate implications of innovation policy andrew atkesony ariel bursteinz june 2018 abstract we examine the quantitative impact of policyinduced changes in innovative investment by. We publish prepublications to facilitate timely access to the committees findings. Perspectives for research and innovation strategies for smart. Building a national innovation system through regional. Smart specialisation is a regional policy framework for innovation driven growth. Regions and innovation policy addresses the needs of national and regional governments for greater clarity on how to strengthen the innovation capacity of regions. In the case of navarre, which has follwed a regional innovation strategy for the last two. In order to commence the policy prioritization process, smart specialisation requires a detailed analysis of the current regional economic and industrial structure on the. The innovation union is placed at the heart of the europe 2020 strategy to ensure that innovative. David this is about combining unique distinctive capacities. In the case of north east romania it was the first time that the regional development agency and the universities came together to discuss a regional strategy.
The s3 concept has recently gained tremendous importance for regional innovationrelated policy making. Oecd science, technology innovationdriven growth in regions. Policy dynamics and challenges for the upper rhine cross. Innovation policy simulation for the smart economy nesta.
Research and innovation strategy for smart specialization ris3. Development fund erdf for regional innovation policy over 20142020. An uncorrected copy, or prepublication, is an uncorrected proof of the book. He specifically the attractiveness of the concept to policy. A propensity score matching evaluation davide antonioliy alberto marzucchiz sandro montresorx june 4, 2012 abstract the paper aims at evaluating the additionality of innovation policy in terms of innovative behaviours at the regional level. However, policy efforts often ignore this fact, thus limiting the economic and innovation potential of many border regions. It emphasizes that a concept of regional innovation system is a good tool to generate an effective national innovation system, as it can effectively create different sectoral innovation systems in different regions. David this is about combining unique distinctive capacities, and potentials with new technological opportunities. Oecd science, technology innovationdriven growth in.
Opportunities and challenges for regional innovation policy describes the origin of the concept, explains when a smart specialisation policy is necessary, provides a detailed analysis of the design principles of the policy and discuss the pertinence of this approach according to regional development levels. Representatives from norwegian regions working with regional planning and development, international cooperation and actors involved in innovation, digitalisation and smart specialisation from national and regional level in norway. What are the new challenges to competition policy and the labour law. The first part of the book examines strategies, policies and governance, explaining why regions matter, what makes smart policy mixes, and multilevel governance. It helps to focus resources on key national and regional priorities, challenges, and needs for knowledgebased development. Integrated smart specialisation strategies respond to complex development challenges by adapting the policy to the regional context. Economic and innovation ties often span regional administrative borders, including international borders. The european union explained research and innovation. Nationalregional research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation are integrated, placebased economic transformation agendas that. That means regional policy makers across europe are busily developing smart specialisation strategies. This study analyzes the relationship between the specialization of a region in certain industries and the efficiency of the region in generating new knowledge. Cluster policies regional level atypical policy instruments.
Regional, and sectoral systems of innovation an overview. For instance, an alpine tourism region itself is not a smart specialisation strategy. It helps to focus resources on key national and regional priorities, challenges, and needs for. D efficiency, indicating the presence of externalities of both. D efficiency, indicating the presence of externalities of.
Regional innovation policy and innovative behaviours. Smart specialisation for regional innovation underpinning. Copy the html code below to embed this book in your own blog, website, or application. Regional innovation policies in korea3 1 building regional innovation systemsbuilding regional innovation systems regional innovation plan4 strategic industries for each region regional innovation council 14regions. Smart specialisation and regional innovation policies. Northern netherlands can contribute to tackling societal challenges on a european level. Promoting crossborder regional innovation policy is difficult given a number of barriers, including those created. Opportunities and challenges for regional innovation policy, dominique. This means also serious repercussions on the regional level, as a more decentralised energy supply system will openup opportunities for usage of local resources and involvement of citizens and local businesses. Innovationdriven public procurement bonus system in generic funding programmes monitoring and evaluation systems hardly tuned to priorities oecd 20 smart specialisation in global value chains.
Weaknesses and opportunities of ris3type policies seven. The s3 concept has recently gained tremendous importance for regional innovation related policy making. This analysis identifies three main vectors that provide the structure for the activities that will enable the catalan economy to successfully tackle the major social and economic challenges of the 21st century. Experience with regional innovation strategies throughout europe has shown that it is good practice to combine the adoption of strategies with an agreement on an action plan and even the simultaneous launch of pilot projects. Step 5 definition of coherent policy mix, roadmaps and action plan. Opportunities and challenges for regional innovation policy find, read and cite all the research you need on. The ris3 policy rationale to make innovation a priority for all regions europe 2020 requires policy makers to consider how the different aspects of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth are interrelated. Higher education for smart specialisation towards strategic. Reflecting this context, smart specialisation has been highlighted by the innovation union flagship1 and the communication regional policy contributing to smart growth in europe 20202 and.
Research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation. In japan, the national innovation system is characterized by large companies, with substantial in. The report has been prepared by the oecd secretariat inmaculada perianezforte and mario cervantes and. This is closely linked to the question of capacity building and exploration of synergies between. Smart specialisation and regional innovation policy. In order to commence the policy prioritization process, smart specialisation requires a detailed analysis. This policy aimed at developing an innovative and competitive economy in twente. Innovation and regional development the role of smart specialisation 11 policy mix smart specialisation strategies key issues synergies between european and national funding, both at the strategic and programming level and at the project implementation level. Why is coordination important for innovation policy. The basis for this new approach to regional innovation policy in the european union is smart specialisation, and more specifically the promotion of smart specialisation strategies s3 to.
This article also presents an overview of the policy challenges of the japanese government in the area of a networkbased innovation system. Innovation uses scientific progress to meet the changing needs of society and is thus one of the keys to sustainable. Economic growth is often regionally uneven, with one or a few regions accounting for the bulk of the expansion in national output. Smart specialisation is critical in articulating this theory of expected change. Smart specialisation and cluster policy for promoting. Smart specialisation strategies contribute to the europe 2020 objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by enhancing eu regional and national potential in research and innovation. This case outsourcing innovation, opportunities and challenges focus on outsourcing has evolved as an effective costsaving strategy for companies and as a vital part of the global economy. Smart specialisation is an innovation policy concept that aims to boost regional innovation, contributing to growth and prosperity by helping and enabling. Public services face an unprecedented set of challenges. Based on foray 2014 smart specialisation refers to the capacity of a region to focus on core competences by identifying opportunities for agglomeration of resources. Smart specialisation is not just for the best regions and technology leaders. Research and innovation strategy for the smart specialisation.
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