Exploring the systemic qualities and institutions of a Triple Helix municipal knowledge network

Adi Weidenfeld and Jakub Anusik

European Planning Studies, 2025, vol. 33, issue 12, 2184-2206

Abstract: Municipal knowledge networks have expanded in recent years. However, their effectiveness in engaging heterogeneous actors in meaningful knowledge interactions remains limited, often leading to low engagement and inefficient use of resources. This is particularly surprising in networks applying the Triple Helix Model, where heterogeneity among universities, government and industry members is expected to foster effective interactions. Based on online data and 14 in-depth interviews with key individuals from members of the Pro-Silesia network in Poland, knowledge is primarily exchanged among same-helix members and is provided by Universities to the Industry and Government members rather than exchanged among inter-helix members, which is essential for meaningful interactions. This is attributed to weak institutions and low levels of systemic qualities, shaped by low membership fees, cognitive distance, power imbalance, fragmented priorities, marginalization and low engagement of industry and members located in peripheral locations. The study contributes to our knowledge on municipal knowledge networks operating at the regional level and the importance of the interrelationships between systemic qualities, institutions and relational proximity in shaping network evolutionary perspective. It concludes with suggesting ways for facilitating effective knowledge exchange and improving the systemic nature, institutional capacity and evolution of such networks.

Date: 2025
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