How ‘smart’ are smart specialization strategies?
An analysis of regional S3 strategies implemented in the EU to determine their impact and factors influencing effectiveness.
An analysis of regional S3 strategies implemented in the EU to determine their impact and factors influencing effectiveness.
Identifying and leveraging trade, investment and industrial policies that can attract and retain intangible capital.
Industrial rezoning is an attractive alternative to traditional policies promoting development through the urban migration of workers.
Demand-led industrial strategies can be highly effective, but need to be carefully designed and implemented to avoid possible pitfalls.
Embedding digitalization as part of the wider industrialization strategy can enable developing country firms to climb up the value chain ladder.