The operationalization of smart specialization policy has been rather limited because a
coherent set of analytical tools to guide the policy directives remains elusive. We propose a …

During the last five years, we can observe a soaring academic interest in the concept of
smart specialization. A burgeoning literature emerged both conceptually and empirically. In …

This paper examines the ways by which organizational and institutional features of regional
innovation systems shape smart specialization practices in less-developed, intermediate …

The policy mix concept has become popular in innovation policy literature. It is particularly
relevant for complex challenges such as sustainable industrial transitions that require joined …

Innovation policy is embedded in local contexts that shape its courses and outcomes.
However, the role of context is often neglected in the design and implementation of …

This paper discusses to what extent Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) are applicable in
sparsely populated areas (SPA) departing from the S3 concept's theoretical background and …

The introduction of smart specialization (S3) as a fundamental pillar of the 2014 reform of the
EU cohesion policy is a significant strategic shift in European development intervention. S3 …

In our rapidly urbanizing world, the problem of rurality versus urbanization is becoming a
source of concern. Rural tourism development may become a new important stimulus for …

Smart Specialisation (S3) is a place-based industrial strategy that forms the major
component of the European Union's 2020 Innovation policy (RIS3). Lagging regions …

This study examines the effect of various forms of investment expenditure (gross fixed capital
formation, R&D and European Structural and Investment Funds) on employment across …