COUNSELLING ENTREPRENEURS AS RESOURCES IN REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1997 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 447-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEOFFREY G. MEREDITH ◽  
DENNIS HOWARD
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Regional Enterprise ◽  
Intense Research

Regional economic or regional enterprise development has been subject to intense research by economists, planners, enterprise specialists and policy specialists for decades. The paper examines various models for regional economic or regional enterprise development and focuses on small towns and communities as an essential component of development. The paper reviews the role of entrepreneurs in enterprise strategies linked to towns and communities and the origins of entrepreneurs and strategies that might be adopted at the regional level to provide support for the entrepreneurial event. The results of a field study of over three hundred Australian regional development centres small enterprise clients, the strategies of those centres impact on entrepreneurs, reveal that the proposed objectives were not achieved and the strategies were in retrospect questionable. The paper concludes with recommended strategies for practitioners and policy makers dedicated to regional development and recognising the role of entrepreneurs in that process.

scholarly journals The role of uniqueness in destination branding: the case of historical Portsmouth harbor

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Apostolakis ◽  
Shabbar Jaffry ◽  
Faye Sizeland ◽  
Adam Cox
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Destination Branding ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
City Brand ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Local Resources

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the potential for utilizing a unique resource, such as the Historic Portsmouth Harbor, in order to differentiate the local brand. Design/methodology/approach – The objective of the paper is to examine the role of unique local resources and attractions as a source of competitive advantage through destination branding. Findings – The main findings of the paper indicate that policy makers and destination managers should more proactively utilize the unique elements of the Historic Portsmouth Harbor “brand,” as opposed to the commonplace “waterfront city” brand. This could be achieved by staging events of international significance or through a bid for gaining world heritage status. In addition to that, the paper argues that in order for this branding initiative to have a higher impact, a prominent high profile individual should be appointed. This individual could act as a leader or “brand ambassador” in order to attract stakeholder interest and participation. Originality/value – The paper could be of value to destination managers and marketing organizations in a local, sub-regional and regional level.

scholarly journals Research on the Role of Individual Artists and Facilitating Development——Taking the Chinese Dancer Yang Liping as an Example

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Yunong Sang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Art Education ◽  
Regional Economic Development ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Personal Influence ◽  
Brand Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

Art has a positive effect on regional development. This paper believes that as an important part of art, artists play an important role in regional development. As an individual artist, using their personal influence to form a brand effect is worthy of study on the promotion of regional economic development, art education, and national art internationalization. However, in the development based on personal influence, it is worthwhile to think about the shortcomings caused by personal factors and how to solve them.

scholarly journals CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL BASIS OF REGIONAL INNOVATION POLICY

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1(63)) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
O.A. Iermakova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Regional Economic Development ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Regional Innovation Policy

The evolutionary changes of the paradigms of the economic development of the region are investigated in the context of theories: neo-classical and theory of regional economic development, Keynesian theory, theory of monetarism, theory of economic rationalism, theories of comparative, competitive and common advantages, theories of globalization, sustainable development, selfdevelopment and endogenous development, new theory of growth. The role of innovations in the analyzed paradigmatic shifts, as well as the essence of regional innovation policy are determined. The analysis of the evolution of the paradigms of regional economic development revealed the following qualitative changes: the expansion of the production function with such variables as technology, training, entrepreneurship; Attribution to the factors of regional development, along with economic factors, as well as social, cultural and institutional factors; The characteristic of the development of the economy by its ability to generate innovation; Transformation of technologies, science and innovations into development catalysts in a new era of industry; Inclusion of social and environmental components into the strategic planning of economic development, the emergence of an integrated strategic planning of regional development; Moving the focus of regional strategic planning towards competitive advantages based on less intrusive factors such as efficiency, productivity, quality indicators; Transformation of comparative and competitive advantages towards common advantages that stimulate enterprises and regions to collaborate and innovate; Giving the state the role of companion and entrepreneur in regional economic development; The development of local innovative ecosystems on the basis of endogenous factors and with the preservation of its global orientation (the process of glocalization); Defining a human-oriented strategy of state development as the basis of an innovative society, which respects human rights and freedoms, and decent living conditions for people are the goal of development.

scholarly journals Regional Policy as a Factor in Shaping Regional Development in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Maciej Czaplewski ◽  
Rafał Klóska
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Regional Policy ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Intentional Actions ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Theoretical Considerations

AbstractRegional development is firmly rooted in the theory of land management, and today’s considerations and analyses in this area are gaining special importance. The relationship between specific conditions and the observed effects of regional development was considered under various theoretical concepts. Additionally, the interdependence of processes taking place on the international, national and regional level renders it necessary to pursue, inter alia, an effective regional policy. In this study, particular attention was given to the premises and objectives of intentional actions taken both at supra-regional level (inter-regional policy) and regional level (intra-regional policy). The theoretical considerations concerning the regional policy carried out were supplemented with current statistics regarding the development of regions in Poland. The aim of the study is to show the role of regional policy in shaping regional development and to analyse its current state on the basis of own research using multidimensional comparative analysis (MCA) methods. The considerations presented in the article lead to the conclusion that regional policy is an important factor in regional development, and the presented research results allow to assess the current level and diversity of this development in Poland.

scholarly journals Flood Response and Civil-Military Coordination in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Arshad ◽  
Sharif Razia ◽  
Iqbal Mazhar M
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Location ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Response System ◽  
Mode Of Operation ◽  
Established Fact ◽  
Flood Response ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Surface Geology

It is an established fact that Pakistan is prone to disasters and damage caused by these disasters is immeasurable and varies with the geographical location, climate, and type of earth surface, geology and degree of vulnerability. The paper focus on underpinnings of flood response, however, emphasis  will be on role of Corps of Engineers (Army), Civil-Military coordination in 2010 Floods and prolonged employment of Army on such tasks. The main focus of this paper is on the existing role of military, their relationship with the civil set-up and the expectations of both the group from each other. Moreover, this paper also reviews about the existing frameworks and mechanisms of coordination between the two groups. The paper may help managers, policy makers and army engineers and government authorities to realistically evolve flood response, and decentralized mode of operation should be adapted from national to regional level in order to follow an integrated framework for bringing all stakeholders and victims together for developing an organized response system. However, the prolonged employment of Army on mitigation of disasters must be avoided.  

scholarly journals SOCIAL CROWDFUNDING: A NEW MODEL FOR FINANCING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana BERNARDINO ◽  
José FREITAS SANTOS ◽  
José CADIMA RIBEIRO
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Ventures

Crowdfunding is an increasingly attractive source to fund social projects. However, to our best knowledge, the study of crowdfunding for social purposes has remained largely unexplored in the literature. This research envisages a detailed examination of the role of crowdfunding on the early-stage of the social projects at regional level. By comparing the characteristics of the projects available in the Portuguese Social Stock Exchange platform with others that did not use this source of financial support, we envisage to show the critical role of crowdfunding on regional development. The use of inferential techniques (Chi-square test, the Cramer’s V statistic, the Goodman and Kruskal λ and the odds ratio) demonstrates that the use of the Portuguese Social Stock Exchange platform was linked to the geographical location of the social venture as well as its geographical scope. Also, social ventures located on rural regions are more likely to use social crowdfunding platforms than social ventures located in urban areas. Further, the circumstance of having the social ventures acting at a local or regional level seems to be strongly associated with the possibility of using crowdfunding for financing social projects.

The Role of High-Tech Entrepreneurship on Regional Development

2018 ◽  
pp. 259-271
Author(s):  
Maria del Mar Miralles-Quiros ◽  
Jose Luis Miralles-Quiros ◽  
Julio Daza-Izquierdo
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Global Recession ◽  
Development Policies

In a globalized business environment characterized by the existence of mature sectors, it is essential to focus our attention on those firms with low entry barriers as well as high growth potential in order to design adequate regional development policies. In this context, we analyze firm growth in Brazilian technology-based companies over the 2002-2013 period testing the Law of Proportionate Effect which allows us to provide useful information for policy makers. This study confirms that firm growth is not a random process and, most importantly, we observe that there has been a positive and significant effect of more profitable firms on firm growth in years of global recession. Consequently, we highlight that public policies should be focused on small, profitable and less indebted firms of the technology-based sector because they would contribute to business dynamism and job creation.

scholarly journals The Role of Small Towns in a Potential Ecoregion through the Example of Fertő/Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ágnes Sallay ◽  
Zsuzsanna Mikházi ◽  
Klaudia Mátá ◽  
Edina Dancsokné Fóris ◽  
Krisztina Filepné Kovács ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Protection ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Different Levels

AbstractFertő/Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape, as a transboundary World Heritage Site of Hungary and Austria, possesses unique cultural and natural values. The examined areas can be characterised as meeting places of different cultures. We examined the role of small towns in Fertő/Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape, which play an important role in regional development. In the last 25 years, different levels of cooperation started among the Hungarian and Austrian settlements aiming at nature and cultural heritage protection and tourism development. We formulated suggestions to maintain and strengthen the existing co-operation and relations.

scholarly journals Small enterprise development in South Africa: The role of business incubators

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (26) ◽  
pp. 141-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukhove Masutha ◽  
Christian M. Rogerson
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Institutional Issues ◽  
Start Up

Abstract Business incubation is a relatively new phenomenon in scholarship and policy development for small enterprise development. Business incubators offer targeted business support and technical support services to accelerate the growth of emerging and small start-up business enterprises into financially and operationally independent enterprises. South Africa has adopted business incubation as one vehicle for upgrading the SMME economy. This article examines the evolution of policy towards business incubation, current progress, institutional issues and emerging geographies of business incubators as part of the unfolding and dynamic SMME policy landscape in South Africa. Considerable differences are observed between the activities of the network of state-supported incubators as opposed to private sector operated incubators.

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