Review About Regional Development Networks: an Ecosystem Model Proposal

João Lopes () and Mário Franco ()
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João Lopes: University of Beira Interior
Mário Franco: University of Beira Interior

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2019, vol. 10, issue 1, No 15, 275-297

Abstract: Abstract In today’s increasingly global economy, the relationships of competition between countries and regions have changed. Therefore, regional development networks have come to assume relevance at the regional level, and through a literature review, this study aims to answer the question: What is the role of regional development networks in regions’ competitiveness? To this end, an ecosystem model is proposed for regional development networks so as to help regions in their development and competitiveness. This study also identified four types of regional network: (1) smart specialisation strategies, (2) regional innovation strategy, (3) regional development and entrepreneurship networks, and (4) ecosystems of entrepreneurship and innovation. The model proposed contributes to advancements in this area of research, since only the “helices” model of regional development network was found. The newly developed ecosystem model has not been empirically validated. In terms of guidelines for future research, this topic should be addressed by collecting information to expand the model presented here, as well as testing it in regions and subsequently between regions.

Keywords: Eco-innovation; Regional development; Entrepreneurship ecosystems; Innovation; Smart specialisation; Model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1007/s13132-017-0464-2

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