Path dependence in policies supporting smart specialisation strategies Insights from the Basque case

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to apply the path dependence theoretical framework to STI policies that support research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3). Design/methodology/approach - Review of the recent literature on the phases, sources of reinforcement and change...

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Published in:European journal of innovation management Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 390 - 408
Main Authors: M. Valdaliso, Jesús, Magro, Edurne, Navarro, Mikel, Jose Aranguren, Mari, R. Wilson, James
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01.01.2014
Subjects:
Continuity
Conversion
Innovation
Learning
Phases
Policies
Reinforcement
Strategy
ISSN:1460-1060
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Summary:Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to apply the path dependence theoretical framework to STI policies that support research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3). Design/methodology/approach - Review of the recent literature on the phases, sources of reinforcement and change mechanisms (layering, conversion, recombination, etc.) present in path-dependent processes, as well as the role played by mental frameworks, political agents and power relations; and its illustration and testing over 30 years of STI policy development in the Basque Country. Findings - How to operationalise the analysis of continuity and change of STI policies supporting RIS3 policies characterised by path dependence processes. Likewise, learnings from the analysis of Basque case regarding the types of challenges that European regions will face as they design their RIS3, according to their degree of maturity in STI policies. Originality/value - It is the first time that the recently developed tools for analysis of path-dependent processes are applied to the development of STI policies supporting RIS3 policies.
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ISSN:1460-1060
DOI:10.1108/EJIM-12-2013-0136