Abstract
The regionalization of science and innovation governance in Japan?, Regional Studies 41, 1099–1114. Traditionally a country that has favoured the centralized national direction of industry–science relationships, Japan is gradually transforming its innovation system with the ‘regionalization’ of science and technology (S&T) policies, characterized by the promotion of ‘clusters’ and academic entrepreneurship. However, there remain fundamental questions as to the development and actual potential of truly ‘regional’ governance structures to guide science policy in target areas. This paper examines developments in the governance of science and innovation in Japan, with a particular focus on the policy instruments used, their impact on regional economic development, organizational embeddedness in regions and the ability of regions to coordinate innovation support policies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1099-1114 |
| Journal | Regional Studies |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Early online date | 21 Dec 2007 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- innovation
- science and technology policy
- S&T policy
- regionalization
- governance
- academic entrepreneurship
- japan