Innovation for sustainable development goals: a comparative study of the obstacles and tactics in public organizations

Chutima Suchitwarasan (), Emre Cinar (), Chris Simms () and Mehmet Akif Demircioglu ()
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Chutima Suchitwarasan: University of Portsmouth
Emre Cinar: University of Portsmouth
Chris Simms: University of Portsmouth
Mehmet Akif Demircioglu: Carleton University

The Journal of Technology Transfer, 2024, vol. 49, issue 6, No 10, 2234-2259

Abstract: Abstract This study examines obstacles and tactics in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-oriented public sector innovation (PSI). We analyzed 137 SDGs-oriented PSIs in Thailand and Korea. First, our results indicate that the configuration of obstacles is influenced by politico-administrative context and innovation type. Organizational level obstacles are more frequent in Thailand, whereas interaction level obstacles are more common in Korea. Second, we reveal the tactics used to overcome various kinds of obstacles and develop a classification that identifies a new tactics type, forming & coordinating for tackling obstacles originating from the governance of collaboration in the innovation process. This empirical study provides public managers with insights to comprehend PSI obstacles and choose effective tactics for overcoming them.

Keywords: Public sector innovation; Sustainable development goals; Obstacles; Thailand; Korea (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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