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Innovation and networks in rural areas. An analysis from European innovative projects
Abstract Innovation is a central factor for the development of rural areas, both in terms of diversification and increased competitiveness, also related to new structures of governance. The creation, adoption or adaptation of innovations is particularly complex, requiring the right combination of local knowledge (often tacit and implicit) with expert knowledge (often more explicit and formalised), as well as the support of extensive networks. This paper analyses a number of innovation projects in several European rural areas, through the data collected via in-depth interviews. It examines the projects' contributions and the role played by stakeholders in each stage of the projects. On the one hand, some findings suggest that innovation is particularly common in food production, as well as in the environmental and energy sectors. On the other hand, these projects tend to rely more heavily on large networks, in which the presence of public actors is often critical.
Highlights The combination of tacit and expert knowledge is crucial for innovative projects. Innovative projects are especially common in food production and the environmental and energy sectors. Innovative projects tend to rely on the support of an extensive network of actors. Non-financial support plays a significant role in the implementation and the development of innovative projects. Public actors have a strong presence in innovative projects, at least during the early stages.
Innovation and networks in rural areas. An analysis from European innovative projects
Abstract Innovation is a central factor for the development of rural areas, both in terms of diversification and increased competitiveness, also related to new structures of governance. The creation, adoption or adaptation of innovations is particularly complex, requiring the right combination of local knowledge (often tacit and implicit) with expert knowledge (often more explicit and formalised), as well as the support of extensive networks. This paper analyses a number of innovation projects in several European rural areas, through the data collected via in-depth interviews. It examines the projects' contributions and the role played by stakeholders in each stage of the projects. On the one hand, some findings suggest that innovation is particularly common in food production, as well as in the environmental and energy sectors. On the other hand, these projects tend to rely more heavily on large networks, in which the presence of public actors is often critical.
Highlights The combination of tacit and expert knowledge is crucial for innovative projects. Innovative projects are especially common in food production and the environmental and energy sectors. Innovative projects tend to rely on the support of an extensive network of actors. Non-financial support plays a significant role in the implementation and the development of innovative projects. Public actors have a strong presence in innovative projects, at least during the early stages.
Innovation and networks in rural areas. An analysis from European innovative projects
Esparcia, Javier (author)
Journal of Rural Studies ; 34 ; 1-14
2013-01-01
14 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Innovation and networks in rural areas. An analysis from European innovative projects
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