State/Academia Key Stakeholders’ Perceptions Regarding Bioeconomy: Evidence from Greece

Marios Trigkas () and Glykeria Karagouni
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Marios Trigkas: Laboratory of Forest Economics, Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences & Design, University of Thessaly, 43100 Karditsa, Greece
Glykeria Karagouni: Laboratory of Forest Economics, Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences & Design, University of Thessaly, 43100 Karditsa, Greece

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 13, 1-14

Abstract: While researchers of the area try hard to conceptualize the bioeconomy, it appears that it is harder for the variety of stakeholders to agree on the critical elements that form sustainable bioeconomy models. The aim of the present paper is to gain insight into major players’ understanding of the bioeconomy concept to form policies and strategies or direct education and research. Using data collected from academia and state stakeholders in Greece, this paper articulates perceptions regarding the concept of bioeconomy from an academic, technological, and economic point of view. According to the results, the bioeconomy concept seems to be related to applied life and economic sciences, and engineering and technology sciences. Its technological interpretation regards innovation, new product development, and technologies. Empirical findings indicate an almost catholic acceptance of bioeconomy as an economic activity, no matter the science field or the state position of the stakeholders. They also highlight a clear need for synergies and a coherent cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary approach to produce novel knowledge, skills, technology, and innovation. The research contributes to the existing debate on the buzzing concept of the bioeconomy and fills a scientific gap at the regional level of a typical Mediterranean economy, enriching the related literature.

Keywords: bioeconomy; bioeconomy concepts; bioeconomy perceptions; innovation; sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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