Link to the Publication: https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2013.861806
Abstract: Access to global innovation networks (GINs) has been unequal across the regions of the world. While certain regions are considered knowledge hubs in GINs, others still remain marginalized; this points to the role of regional innovation systems (RISs) in the emergence and development of GINs. Using firm-level data collected through a survey and case studies in 2009–2010, this paper systematically compares the patterns of global networks in the information and communications technology industry in a selection of European, Chinese and Indian regions. The results show that GINs are more common in regions, which are not organizationally and institutionally thick, suggesting that GINs may be a compensatory mechanism for weaknesses in the RIS.
Article’s Reference: Cristina Chaminade & Monica Plechero (2015) Do Regions Make a Difference? Regional Innovation Systems and Global Innovation Networks in the ICT Industry, European Planning Studies, 23:2, 215-237, DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2013.861806
Researcher: Cristina Chaminade Professor in Innovation Studies at the School of Economics and Management and CIRCLE (the Center for Innovation, Research and Competences in the Learning Economy), Lund University, Sweden. www.lu.se www.cristinachaminade.com
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