Successful Innovation Systems: A Resource-oriented and Regional Perspective for Policy and Practice

This book explores why some regions are more successful in innovation than others, providing a detailed mosaic of strengths and weaknesses. It aims to increase readers' understanding of how innovation processes are accelerated or hindered by regional characteristics and offers insights into assessing resources and elements of regional innovation systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 339 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into a fundamental question: why do certain regions thrive in innovation while others lag behind? Its primary objective is to enhance readers' comprehension of the factors that accelerate or hinder innovation processes within different global regions. By undertaking a comprehensive exploration of the diverse innovation ecosystems across the world, the book presents a rich mosaic of strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, it equips the audience with the skills to evaluate the resources and components of regional innovation systems, as well as to compare and contrast the structures and processes of innovation management in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. What sets this book apart is its unwavering focus on identifying the patterns that underpin the growth of successful innovation regions. It provides valuable insights into the essential ingredients for effective planning and policy development, empowering readers to contribute to the global innovation landscape.

Weight: 557g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030806415
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022