329 research outputs found
The measurement and performance of the Danish innovation system in relation to sustainable development
Full text linkChapter 13 discusses how well the Danish innovation system performs in relation to sustainable development, and how this performance is assessed. Using the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and related targets as overall performance measures for sustainable development the Danish innovation system is performing relatively well but still with major challenges before the 2030 targets are achieved - especially in relation to sustainable cities, consumption, production, climate action and ‘life below water’. It is argued that although the 17 SDGs may serve as important signposts and wake-up calls for policy action, the notion of the learning economy where learning and capability building are at the centre provides a relevant supplementary starting point for formulating policies for a transition to a more sustainable development path. The chapter turns finally to a wider perspective on sustainable development and raises the question of whether the meaning of sustainable development needs to be rethought in the Anthropocene era with significant human impact on the Earth’s ecosystem.<br/
Introduction:Globalisation, new and emerging technologies and sustainable development - the danish innovation system in transition
Full text linkThis introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book explores the capacity of the Danish innovation system to respond to key societal challenges, including those linked to processes of globalisation and increasing competition from lower-cost emerging market economies, the impact of emerging and possibly disruptive technologies on productivity, skills and employment, and pressures for environmental sustainability and the transition to green energy systems. It provides an overview of the history of innovation systems thinking and of the emergence of innovation policy in Denmark. The book focuses on the performance of the Danish research and innovation system and on the emerging challenges it faces. It describes several broader societal challenges that the Danish system currently faces, and on how policies play an important role in tackling these challenges.<br/
Learning Economies, Innovation Systems and European Integration
No full textGREGERSEN B. and JOHNSON B. (1997) Learning economies, innovation systems and European integration, Reg. Studies 31, 479-490. This paper uses the 'learning economy' as an analytical framework to discuss how the process of European integration affects national systems of innovation. European integration is described as a process of institutional learning. It is argued that European integration will not do away with national systems of innovation in Europe and that only a very partial European system of innovation in a narrow sense of the term is likely to emerge in the not too distant future. GREGERSEN B. et JOHNSON B. (1997) Les economies d'apprentissage, les syste � mes d'innovation et l'integration europeenne, Reg. Studies 31, 479-490. Cet article se sert de 'l'economie d'apprentissage' comme cadre analytique afin de discuter comment le processus d'integration europeenne influe sur les syste � mes d'innovation nationaux. L'integration europeenne se voit presenter en tant qu'un processus d'apprentissage institutionnel. On affirme que l'integration europeenne ne supprimera pas les syste � mes d'innovation nationaux en Europe et que seul un syste � me d'innovation europeen tre � s partiel au sens strict du terme risque de voir le jour dans un proche avenir. GREGERSEN B. und JOHNSON B. (1997) Lernende Wirtschaftswesen, Innovationssystem und Europa�ische Integration, Reg. Studies 31, 479-490. Der vorliegende Aufsatz benutzt den Ausdruck 'lernendes Wirtschaftswesen' als analytischen Rahmenbegriff fu�r eine Diskussion der Art und Weise, in der die Europa�ische Integration sich auf Innovationssysteme spezifischer Volkswirtschaften auswirkt. Europa�ische Integration wird als ein Prozess institutionellen Lernens aufgefasst. Es wird die Behauptung aufgestellt, dass europa�ische Integration Innovationssysteme spezifischer Volkswirtschaften in Europa nicht abschafft, und dass sich in nicht allzu ferner Zukunft wahrscheinlich nur ein a�usserst beschra�nktes gesamteuropa�isches System der Innovation im engeren Sinne durchsetzen wird.Learning Economy, European Integration, National Systems Of Innovation,
Knowledge Transfer from Latvian Universities to Businesses
No full textWith an acknowledgement of the importance of knowledge-based economy and its promotion, countries have started to look for new tools and mechanisms to enhance creation of knowledge and to facilitate cooperation between universities, which have always been viewed as knowledge creation institutions, and other sectors e.g. businesses, policy makers and society in general. One of the tools that hold an enormous potential to contribute to reaching the knowledge-based economy goals is knowledge transfer. It can work between and among several knowledge producers and receivers e.g. between universities and policy makers, between universities and society, among different companies or even among several departments within one company. Nevertheless, the focus of this thesis is knowledge transfer between universities and businesses in a particular country – Latvia.The thesis starts with an introduction where the author argues about the importance of knowledge transfer between universities and businesses within the current world. Further on, in order to set the ground rules for further analysis the methodology part explains and justifies the choice of the country, approaches and research techniques as well as sources of information used within the work. Additionally, the methodology part is where the research question for the work is formulated:What is the established knowledge transfer process from HEIs to businesses and its broader environment in Latvia and how it can be improved in the future?Before moving on to analysis theoretical perspectives on the main attributes of the analyzed process e.g. knowledge, innovation and knowledge transfer are defined and their characteristics determined. This then is followed by an overview of current knowledge transfer literature based on which a theoretical model for further analysis is built; this is done by using Knowledge Transformation Framework, 5 Questions Knowledge Transfer Framework and 4 Stages Knowledge Transfer Framework. The developed framework is used for defining interview questions. Within this thesis work knowledge transfer is defined as an opened system which means that emphasis of the analysis is not only put on the actual knowledge transfer process but also on the environment surrounding it – an overall economy in Latvia and its national system of innovation. Therefore chapter 5 of the thesis includes detailed description of current state of Latvian economy, and it elaborates on institutional and legal framework for innovation and knowledge transfer as well as innovation environment in Latvia. Based on this analysis problems that might directly or indirectly affect knowledge transfer are identified. Another important aspect that influences knowledge transfer process is the background of the actors involved in the process – universities and businesses. Hence, chapter 6 explores science and research sector as well as business sector in Latvia in more detail. The main focus is put on the current affairs in these sectors, strategic trends, problems and challenges that might influence actors’ participation in knowledge transfer. Furthermore, in chapter 7, based on the information obtained during the interviews, an attempt to design the established knowledge transfer process in Latvia is made. Moreover, the chapter discusses the role of the knowledge transfer centres established within the largest universities in Latvia, explains the phases involved in the knowledge transfer process and elaborates on main challenges and facilitators with respect to knowledge transfer in Latvia. Last but not least, the conclusion summarizes the work done and conclusions drawn throughout the project. Additionally, it elaborates on possible limitations of this thesis as well as points out several directions for research in the field of knowledge transfer. <br/
THE APPLICATION OF THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONITOR MODEL AND ITS ROLE IN SHAPING ENTREPRENURSHIP POLICYMAKING: CASE STUDY OF BULGARIA
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