Exploring the scope of regions in challenge-oriented innovation policy : the case of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
(2022) In European Planning Studies 30(11). p.2293-2311- Abstract
Recently, challenge-oriented innovation policy has become increasingly popular in political and scientific discussions. However, the extent to which such a challenge-based thinking has entered regional policy making is relatively unclear. This paper examines the scope of the regional level in promoting challenge-based innovation, focusing on the recent renewable energy innovation policy in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The results show that while regional innovation policy in Schleswig-Holstein aims to address several structural and transformational systemic failures, many other problems and challenges remain, as they are beyond the capacity of a single region to address. Based on this analysis, we draw four conclusions. First, similar... (More)
Recently, challenge-oriented innovation policy has become increasingly popular in political and scientific discussions. However, the extent to which such a challenge-based thinking has entered regional policy making is relatively unclear. This paper examines the scope of the regional level in promoting challenge-based innovation, focusing on the recent renewable energy innovation policy in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The results show that while regional innovation policy in Schleswig-Holstein aims to address several structural and transformational systemic failures, many other problems and challenges remain, as they are beyond the capacity of a single region to address. Based on this analysis, we draw four conclusions. First, similar to many other structurally weak regions, policymakers in Schleswig-Holstein are struggling with some of the same key challenges that the policy was originally designed to address. Second, multi-scalar governance and inter-scalar coordination are essential for managing regional sustainability transitions. Third, challenge-driven innovation policy is an extension of, rather than a replacement for, conventional regional innovation policy. Finally, environmental and economic goals should be well balanced in challenge-driven regional innovation policy design.
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- Hassink, Robert ; Gong, Huiwen LU ; Fröhlich, Klaas and Herr, Arne
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- 2022
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- published
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- Challenge-oriented innovation policy, Germany, multi-scalar, regional innovation policy, renewable energy, Schleswig-Holstein
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- European Planning Studies
- volume
- 30
- issue
- 11
- pages
- 2293 - 2311
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- Taylor & Francis
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- scopus:85121785085
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- 0965-4313
- DOI
- 10.1080/09654313.2021.2017857
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- English
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- yes
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- 4a42aeb8-0746-4857-9a56-0cd30d405f77
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title = {{Exploring the scope of regions in challenge-oriented innovation policy : the case of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany}},
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