Varieties of Regional Innovation Systems in Countries with High Local Autonomy : Case Studies of Switzerland, the United States, and Germany
지방자치와 지역혁신체제의 다양성 : 스위스, 미국, 독일 사례
Regional innovation systems (RIS) refers to the interconnected network of firms and institutions engaged in mutual learning and innovation within a region's institutional framework. This study investigates the structure and performance of RIS within the context of varying levels of local autonomy in different countries. The objective of the study is to examine the distinctions in RIS form and performance based on the degree of local autonomy within a country. The analysis focuses on Switzerland, the United States, and Germany as case studies to shed light on these variations. The findings highlight common characteristics among countries with high local autonomy and well-functioning RIS. These include the presence of a central-local coordination mechanism, cooperative relationships, and financial support systems for regional innovation. The study reveals a harmonization of central support and decentralization, with innovation predominantly driven by regional entities. The central government plays a crucial role as a coordinator, offering financial and institutional backing guided by the principle of subsidiarity. Moreover, these countries implement systematic budget coordination systems that consider regional balance at the government level. Notably, they establish comprehensive plans and executive structures that connect the research and development achievements of innovative institutions with the development of regionally specialized industries through the establishment of regional clusters.
목차
Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Theoretical background on RIS and local autonomy 3. Case selection: three countries with high levels of local autonomy 4. Case studies: regional innovation systems in the three countries 4.1. Switzerland 4.2. The United States 4.3. Germany 4.4. Cross-country comparison 5. Discussion and Conclusion 5.1. The relationship between RIS and local autonomy in the three countries 5.2. Conclusion References Appendix
한국지역개발학회 [The Korean Regional Development Association]
설립연도
1989
분야
사회과학>지역개발
소개
국토의 균형발전과 도시 및 농촌지역 계획에 관한 이론을 종합적으로 연구하고 지역개발에 관한 학문적, 실용적 연구발전을 통하여 지속가능한 지역발전에 기여함을 목적으로 한다.
또한 세계화 시대에 부응하여 아시아지역의 선도적인 지역개발 경험을 바탕으로 개발도상국가의 지역개발전략 및 개발사업을 지원한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국지역개발학회지 [Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association]