WHAT SHOULD BE THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN INNOVATION PROJECTS? SOME PROPOSALS FROM THE SPIN PROJECT IN BRAZIL

Fabio Q. B. Da Silva
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Fabio Q. B. Da Silva: State Technological Institute of Pernambuco - ITEP, Brazil

Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), 2001, vol. 09, issue 01, 91-109

Abstract: This article describes an strategy for local sustainable development based on the establishment of a State System of Innovation (called SPIN), at the State of Pernambuco in the Northeast Region of Brazil. The conceptual underpinnings of this system consider that, to be competitive in the global economy, any local community must be capable of creating world class businesses and enterprises. Therefore, SPIN has the goal structuring the conditions for the flourishing of a world class knowledge base economy. The conceptual model, the elements of a State development policy and the operating agents of this Innovation System are described.

Date: 2001
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