Sustainable Regional Development: Revitalizing Regions through Innovation

This book emphasizes that innovation is not just limited to larger urban centers but can happen anywhere,and that creators are not just inventors and entrepreneurs but can be anyone with an idea. It provides ideas and strategies for turning ideas into innovations and showcases successful examples of declining communities that have revived themselves through creativity and innovation. It appeals to a wide range of audiences, including students, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, interested in economic, regional, social, and sustainable development, innovation, public policy, and economic geography.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the ever-evolving landscape of the new economic order, numerous communities and regions find themselves left behind. While it is widely acknowledged that innovation holds the key to success in today's knowledge-based economy, it often seems to thrive primarily in larger urban centers. This perception leads to the notion that smaller centers and peripheral regions are destined for decline and eventual irrelevance. However, this need not be the case. Wherever there are people, there is the potential for innovation to flourish.

This book serves as a compelling testament to the fact that innovators are not confined to inventors and entrepreneurs alone. Every innovation begins with an idea, nurtured by its creator and incubated by the broader community. The book identifies various categories of creators, recognizing that many readers will find themselves in this realm. It also offers insights into different methods of generating ideas, which may validate the way creators allocate their time. Furthermore, the book explores ways to evaluate the viability of ideas and examines the steps necessary to transform an idea into a tangible innovation.

Numerous declining communities and regions worldwide have undergone remarkable transformations by embracing creativity and innovation. These revitalizations have often taken unexpected turns, showcasing the immense potential that exists within these areas. This book aims to provide valuable ideas and strategies for any region seeking to reinvent itself. However, it is important to recognize that the revival of a region cannot be solely reliant on the presence of a few individuals with good ideas. Effective leadership is paramount in stimulating more creative activity and coordinating the necessary resources to turn creative ideas into tangible innovations.

The book will resonate with students, scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of economic, regional, social, and sustainable development, innovation, public policy, and economic geography. It offers valuable insights and practical approaches for those involved in regional development and regional innovation policies. By exploring the interplay between creativity, innovation, and effective leadership, this book provides a comprehensive framework for building resilient and prosperous communities in the face of economic change.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032519852