Government and Governance of Regional Triple Helix Interactions

Danson, Michael and Todeva, Emanuela (2016): Government and Governance of Regional Triple Helix Interactions. Published in: Industry and Higher Education , Vol. 1, No. 30 (2016): pp. 13-26.

Abstract

This conceptual paper contributes to the discussion on the role of regional government and regional triple helix constellations driving economic development and growth within regional boundaries. We investigate the impact of regionalism and subsidiarity on regional triple helix constellations and the questions of governmentality, governance and institutional development at regional level. We put emphasis on the fact that the position of regional authorities in the structure of government and policy boundaries are best implemented at a regional level (the principles of regionalism and subsidiarity), and that localised policy practices represent a more precise view on the government-industry-university interactions (the principle of governmentality). We look at the regional triple helix context as a prerequisite for stakeholder engagement, enhancing innovation capabilities and entrepreneurial behaviour. The paper identifies the drivers behind regional competitiveness and economic development, and investigates the positive externalities from strong triple helix constellations, as well as the impact of government support and institutionalised cooperation on value creation and value capture at the level of the locale. The paper offers a stylized model (Fig. 1) of the conditions for value creation and value capture and offers a critical overview of the debates around the rationale for regional governments. Examples are drawn from Scotland, England and some comparable parts of Europe.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: regional development agencies; triple helix; regional governance; public policy; regional economic development
• Subjects: H - Public Economics > H7 - State and Local Government ; Intergovernmental Relations; L - Industrial Organization > L0 - General

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