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.
Demand-led industrial strategies can be highly effective, but need to be carefully designed and implemented to avoid possible pitfalls.
Policy reforms need to address low financial returns which hamper the contribution of FDI to sustainable development.
The new techno-economic paradigm offers a window of opportunity for latecomer countries to leapfrog into new sectors and industries.