6 research outputs found
The role of regional innovation systems in mission-oriented innovation policy: exploring the problem-solution space in electrification of maritime transport
No full textThe role of regional innovation systems in mission-oriented innovation policy: exploring the problem-solution space in electrification of maritime transport
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Walking the talk? Innovation policy approaches to unleash the transformative potentials of the Nordic bioeconomy
No full textThis article explores whether and how innovation policies promote transitions to more sustainable configurations in socio-technical systems. Empirically it departs from an analysis of the bioeconomy policy strategies and instruments in four Nordic countries. The analysis highlights that while a transformative approach is present at the policy strategy level in the Nordic countries, the bioeconomy policy instruments implemented are significantly less transformative. The article argues that a bioeconomy transition that contributes to sustainable development will require a redirection of policies towards transformative failures (directionality, policy coordination, demand articulation, and reflexivity). In this regard, it is important that policymakers experiment with and explore ways of balancing between traditional market and innovation system approaches and new policy approaches for transformative change
Regional policies for green growth. Nordic experiences
No full textRegional councils find many roads to green growth The report discusses policies for green growth of a number of regional (or county) councils in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. These policies, which vary in scope, in ambition, and in degree of place-basedness, provide fertile meeting grounds for policy traditions for decarbonization of public services through public procurement and for innovation oriented growth initiatives. They mostly succeed maneuvering within constraints given by existing industrial structure and by inconsistencies in national and international policies, by leaning on second generation innovation system capabilities (correcting for market and systems failures) built over time. The more experimental initiatives involving a stronger directionality seem to benefit from place-based leadership in transforming both institutional settings and socio-cognitive orientations towards what it means to be green and to grow at the same time. Towards the end, we also discuss some challenges ahead, given that all regions are not equally well equipped for these transitions as the ones in our sample, and also given that the policy cases in our sample only to a smaller degree have addressed the heavier systemic restructurings required for successful transitions towards sustainability. Coordinated monitoring is recommended for systematic learning.publishedVersio
Regional policies for green growth. Nordic experiences
No full textRegional councils find many roads to green growth The report discusses policies for green growth of a number of regional (or county) councils in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. These policies, which vary in scope, in ambition, and in degree of place-basedness, provide fertile meeting grounds for policy traditions for decarbonization of public services through public procurement and for innovation oriented growth initiatives. They mostly succeed maneuvering within constraints given by existing industrial structure and by inconsistencies in national and international policies, by leaning on second generation innovation system capabilities (correcting for market and systems failures) built over time. The more experimental initiatives involving a stronger directionality seem to benefit from place-based leadership in transforming both institutional settings and socio-cognitive orientations towards what it means to be green and to grow at the same time. Towards the end, we also discuss some challenges ahead, given that all regions are not equally well equipped for these transitions as the ones in our sample, and also given that the policy cases in our sample only to a smaller degree have addressed the heavier systemic restructurings required for successful transitions towards sustainability. Coordinated monitoring is recommended for systematic learning.
ISBN: 978-82-14-07654-
