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2019
Journal Article
Title

Eye to eye with the innovation paradox: Why smart specialization is no simple solution to policy design

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.
Author(s)
Kroll, Henning  orcid-logo
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI  
Journal
European planning studies  
DOI
10.1080/09654313.2019.1577363
Language
English
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI  
Keyword(s)
  • smart specialization

  • policy

  • governance

  • implementation

  • priority

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