Territorial Innovation in Less Developed Regions: Governance, Technologies, and Sustainability

Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Maps
1 Community-Led Innovation: Facts, Rhetoric, and Policy Challenges
References
Part I Models
2 New Models of Innovation in Old Industrial Regions
The Advent of New Framings of Innovation and Policy
Implications for Old Industrial Regions
Innovating in the Periphery—The Cardiff Capital Region
Fashioning Regional Capacity: The Rise of the Cardiff Capital Region
The Real World of Regional Innovation Policy
Conclusions and Implications
References
3 On the Performance of Regional Innovation Systems
Introduction
Methodology
Qualitative Procedure
Quantitative Procedure
General Patterns
Articles
Scientific Journals
Authors
Specific Patterns
Classification of RIS Performance Articles by Type
Classification of RIS Performance Articles by Theme
Conclusions
References
4 Social Tipping Dynamics for Disruptive Innovation Policies Towards a Stable Climate Scenario
Introduction
The Earth Tipping Points, Social Tipping Dynamics and European Innovation Policy Challenges
Key Sector Opportunities for Social Tipping Dynamics in Territorial Innovation
Policy Interventions, Actors and Agency for Disruptive Sustainability and Territorial Innovation
Conclusions
References
5 Digital Technologies and Mediation in the Context of Territorial Innovation
Introduction
Role of Digital Media and Hypermediation in the Territorial-Based Innovation Process
Methodological Procedures
Systematic Literature Review
Narrative Literature Review
Mapping of Center Region Innovative Initiatives
Networks Benchmarking
Website and Application Benchmarking
Interviews with Local Community/entity Leaders
Focus Groups
Discussion of Results
Framework for Digital Mediation Strategies
Conclusion
References
6 Towards an Integrated Conceptual Framework for Territorial Innovation in Less Developed Regions: The Sustainable Regions’ Approach
Introduction
A Historical Overview on Territorial Innovation Models and Concepts
An Integrated Framework for Territorial Innovation in LDRs: Towards a Sustainable Regions’ Approach
Knowledge Bases of Innovation Dynamics
Role of Actors
Culture, Geography and Place-Based Approaches
Determinant Factors for Innovation Capacity
Planning for and Monitoring Innovation
Outcomes of Innovation: A Slow Paradigm Shift
Conclusion
References
Part II Tools
7 Digitalisation in a Multilevel Governance Context: The Case of Cohesion Policy
Introduction
Cohesion Policy’s Overall Approach and Funding for Digitalisation
Brief Presentation of Cohesion Policy
Cohesion Policy’s Approach to Digitalisation Within the EU Strategic Context
Overview of Cohesion Policy’s Support to Digitalisation Projects for 2014–2020
Reaping the Expected Benefits of Digitalisation in Less Developed Regions Through Cohesion Policy
Expected Benefits of a Multilevel and Regionalised Approach to Digitalisation
Specific Cohesion Policy’s Arrangements (Potentially) Favouring the Concretisation of These Benefits
Empirical Evidence on the Role of Cohesion Policy’s Framework to Secure the Benefits of a Regionalised and Multilevel Governance Approach for Digitalisation
Mixed Findings on Different Elements of the Cohesion Policy’s Framework
The Value of Partnership-Building Supported by the Cohesion Policy’s Framework
Conclusions
References
8 Prototyping a Digital Platform to Promote (Hyper)mediation Practices in the Territory
Introduction
Digital Prototype Development Methodologies
Prototyping the CeNTER Mobile App
Conceptual Stage
Component Stage
Interactive Stage
Evaluation Methods
Experts’ Assessment Results
Heuristics Evaluation
Observation and Think-Aloud
The Future of the Center Prototype Application
References
9 The Role of Strategic Environmental Assessment for Sustainability in Urban Systems Transformation
Introduction
Urban Transformations Towards Sustainability
Strategic Environmental Assessment for Sustainability
Envisioning SEA for Urban Systems Transformation
Conclusions
References
Part III Policy and Actors
10 The Role of State and Non-state Actors in Ensuring the Effectiveness of Innovation Policy
Introduction
Assumptions About the Policy Process
State and Non-State Actors and Geographical Scales
Theories of the Policy Process and Smart Specialisation
Case Studies
Central Macedonia
North East Romania
Centro
Valencia Community
Discussion
Conclusions
References
11 European Urban Agenda: The Predicaments of Decentralised Coordinative Action
Introduction
Integrated Urban Interventions: A Brief Overview
Urban Integrated Approaches in Portugal
Policy Context
Thematic Integration
Local Territorial Integration
Multilevel Coordination
Concluding Remarks
References
12 Local Development Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems
Introduction
The Declining Cycle of Ldts
Breaking the Cycle Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems in Ldts
The Case of Portuguese Ldts
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Case Study 1 —Penela
Case Study 2—Fundão
Case Study 3—Abrantes
Case Study 4—Castelo Branco
Discussion and Conclusions
References
13 Tourism and Development in Lagging Regions
Introduction
Regional Development and Tourism
Sociodemographic and Economic Characterisation
Accessibilities
Population Density
Purchasing Power Per Capita
Number of Tourist Accommodation in LDTs
Research Methodology
Findings and Discussion
Tourism and Development
Conclusions
References
14 Territorial Cohesion and Innovation: A Needed Dialogue
Introduction
Methodology
Territorial Cohesion and Innovation at the Centro Region of Portugal
The Disconnected Agendas and Lack of Territorial Agendas in Centro Portugal
Regional/Local Decision-Maker’s Perspectives on Territorial Cohesion and Innovation
Policy Design and Implementation
Obstacles to Territorial Cohesion and Innovation
Conclusion
References
Index