scholarly journals Changes in Responsibilities and Tasks of Universities in Regional Innovation Ecosystems

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltán Birkner ◽  
Tivadar Máhr ◽  
Nora Rodek Berkes
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Innovation Ability

Abstract Innovation process research is changing. In addition to the former territorial approach (examining countries or regions), the description of innovation cooperation in local areas is becoming more and more accepted. Instead of the innovation ability of the traditional large enterprises, research has begun to study the role of small and medium-sized enterprises, non-governmental organizations, local governments, and educational institutions (especially universities), which foreshadows the development of a new innovation system. In 2015, we conducted a study focusing on the civil and corporate relations of a major university. We tried to determine the new directions based on the economic and social cooperation as well as to search for the practical implementation of the theoretical helixes in these interactions. We came to the conclusion that universities not only are determinative according to the triple helix model but also have a prominent role in the creation of new innovation ecosystems, particularly in a well-defined geographical area.

Taking Care of Companion Animals

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-444
Author(s):  
Mark C.J. Stoddart ◽  
Liam Swiss ◽  
Nicole Power ◽  
Lawrence F. Felt
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Companion Animal ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Interpretive Frameworks

Focusing on local government and non-governmental nonhuman animal welfare organizations, this paper reports survey results on institutional policies, interpretive frameworks, and practices regarding companion animals in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The findings suggested that local governments and animal shelters use different interpretive frameworks of companion animal welfare, with the former taking a human-centric position and the latter focusing on animal well-being. The results showed that most local governments are not well engaged with animal welfare issues. Instead, these issues are more often dealt with by non-governmental organizations that operate on limited budgets and rely heavily on volunteer labor. Whereas federal and provincial governments are responsible for legislating companion animal welfare, practical implementation of animal welfare has been largely the responsibility of non-governmental organizations. Our findings demonstrated that the ways that animal welfare policy is interpreted and enacted at the local level have significant implications for animal well-being more broadly.

scholarly journals FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE SYSTEM OF STATE REGULATION OF INNOVATION ACTIVITIES

THE BULLETIN ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (388) ◽  
pp. 138-144
Author(s):  
Zhurynov G.M., ◽  
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Isataeva G.B., ◽  
Satybekova E.G., ◽  
Orazova B.B., ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Specific Activity ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Scientific Potential ◽  
Innovation Clusters

Therefore, the transition to an innovative economy requires the development of a network of regional innovation systems. At the same time, the regional innovation policy should be aimed at the formation of regional innovation clusters as the basis of the innovation system of the region, where the best conditions for the innovation process are located. Of particular interest are regions with high scientific potential (as a rule, they include scientific fences and a number of academic towns and other territories with high scientific potential), as they have a significant stock of developments ready for commercialization. It is on the basis of such territories that it is necessary to develop regional innovation clusters. Despite the fact that the problem has been studied and the high level of attention, many of its aspects remain unresolved. Many authors have pointed out the limited possibilities of using classical methods of evaluating investment projects for innovation, and thus the proposed alternatives have not been widely used. The practical and actual significance of the problems of management and evaluation of innovative projects and the use of the most effective methods for this purpose, determined the choice of the dissertation topic, its content, goals and problems. The practical significance of Makala is in the development of management algorithms and evaluation methods for innovative projects. The algorithm includes intra-stage project evaluation and methodological justification of the manager's decision-making in the implementation of the project at each stage and ensuring the need to adjust the strategy. In addition, the analysis of the main barriers to practical implementation was carried out and recommenda-tions were developed to eliminate them. The developed method includes all the prerequisites for successful application in the specific activity of the region.

scholarly journals Modern trends in innovative development ofoil and gas producing region

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Tatyana N Bessonova
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Organizational Form ◽  
Regional Innovation System ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Modern Development

Abstract: When forming the regional innovation system, everyone should take into account specific conditions and the possibility to develop regional economic complexes. Modern development of oil and gas producing region implies an increase in cooperation between all participants of the innovation process. The most promising organizational form of such an association in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra is Yugra Technopolis. It aims to strengthen the interaction of research and industrial sectors, to improve the commercialization of scientific research results

Analysis and Comparison of the Role of Local Governments With Other Policy Actors in Disaster Relief via Social Media

2019 ◽  
pp. 579-601
Author(s):  
Mete Yildiz ◽  
Kamil Demirhan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Policy Actors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Communication And Coordination

This chapter examines the social media use by local governments, and other policy actors (government agencies, non-governmental organizations and citizens) after the 2011 Van Earthquake in Turkey. This study is different from others examining social media use of just one policy actor after a disaster; as it compares and contrasts the performance of different policy actors with that of local governments. To this end, contents of the messages posted on selected Facebook pages after the earthquake are analyzed. The findings include examples of effective social media use for disaster relief and recovery, as well as detailed information about the nature and functioning of “multiple/parallel systems of public service/information delivery”, more than one electronic channel of communication and coordination simultaneously connecting people and organizations. The findings suggest that, if institutional arrangements conducive to collaborations are present, social media platforms can be effective means of disaster relief and recovery, especially for communication among citizens after a disaster.

scholarly journals Participatory Approach to Gap Analysis between Policy and Practice Regarding Air Pollution in Ger Areas of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3309
Author(s):  
Bonjun Koo ◽  
Jong-Il Na ◽  
Throstur Thorsteinsson ◽  
Ana Maria Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, suffers from severe air pollution during the long winter months, and its air pollution levels are among the highest in the world. Residents in the ger areas of Ulaanbaatar are unable to take advantage of the laws and policy regulations to reduce air pollution despite years of efforts to address this issue by international and local organizations including the government of Mongolia (GoM). Important challenges and barriers that have limited the success of various governmental policies that tackle air pollution problems were identified through participatory approaches. In order to do this, personal interviews were conducted with various stakeholders such as officials from central and local governments, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations, and academia. Moreover, a workshop was conducted to elucidate the views of ger area community members in Ulaanbaatar. Based on the results of these interviews and workshop, the gaps between the policy approaches of the government, the actual conditions, and the desired situations of the residents to improve air quality in Ulaanbaatar were analyzed. The large gaps that were identified between the national and local perspectives on air pollution issues demonstrated that the reduction of air pollution in Ulaanbaatar requires solving fundamental and complex problems based on a better understanding of the specific conditions and needs of the residents of the ger areas. Moreover, active participation and discussion of the residents at the workshop indicated that community-based approaches could be applied in the cultural context of Mongolia with promising results in finding solutions.

Application of IC-models in a combined public-private sector setting for regional innovation in Slovakia

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 588-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roswitha Wiedenhofer ◽  
Christian Friedl ◽  
Lubomir Billy ◽  
Daniela Olejarova
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Training System ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Methodological Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
E Learning

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to support the competitiveness and knowledge-based economic growth of the Slovak region of Košice and its stakeholders; suitable intellectual capital (IC) methodologies were selected and applied. This approach responds to a weak innovation performance of Slovakia in general and a weak connection of the Slovak labour market and vocational training system. Design/methodology/approach The methodological “backbone” is given by IC reporting (ICR). The two ICR models – the Austrian University model and the German “Alwert” model – were selected and transferred to higher educational institutions (HEI) and companies in Košice. The knowledge transfer was accomplished by implementation of on-site trainings with different groups of stakeholders, supported by e-learning. Several accompanying in-depth interviews with Austrian stakeholders were conducted to derive recommendations for ICR implementation in the Slovak public sector. Findings Beyond knowledge transfer, a shared understanding of the importance of IC management and common “IC language” between different stakeholders of the regional innovation system could be developed. Further, several recommendations for a sound development of an IC governance tool for HEI were elaborated. Practical implications The knowledge transfer and practical implementation of this Slovak case were successful. Requests for follow-up initiatives, invitations for conferences, development of projects including ICR elements prove this valuation. Originality/value A methodological innovation was accomplished by adapting a set of innovation key drivers as structural base for the development of the regional innovation function and interaction of stakeholders.

scholarly journals Cooperation Between Local Government and Non- Governmental Organizations as a Platform for The Development of Social Dialogue

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Smalec ◽  
Agata Niemczyk ◽  
Renata Seweryn
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Dialogue ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Local Problems ◽  
The One ◽  
Time And Energy

The independence of territorial self-governments in the process of implementing the tasks imposed on them does not mean that they have to implement them independently. Achieving the assumed goals of action often requires skillful cooperation with other entities, including non- governmental organizations. Local government is the closest partner of non-governmental organizations, not only through action in the local community, but above all through a community of purpose, which is to meet the needs of residents. NGOs represent the local community. The basis for the functioning of the state is social dialogue. The guarantee of successful cooperation between partners is cooperation based, on the one hand, on the awareness of local governments of jointly diagnosing and solving local problems, and on the other ‒ on the awareness of non-governmental organizations to jointly implement their goals. It should be emphasized that territorial self-government ‒ fulfilling statutory tasks and non- governmental organizations (voluntary associations of people devoting their time and energy to achieve social goals) are two different types of entities. Dialogue and cooperation between them should aim to integrate and mobilize entities to improve the quality of life in small homelands. The main goal of the article is therefore to draw attention to the importance of cooperation between territorial self-governments and non-governmental organizations in order to achieve positive results. It emphasizes the principles on which such cooperation should be based. The areas of this cooperation were indicated, giving examples of practices. The work mainly uses the desk research method in the form of literature analysis, reports and exploitation of online resources, as well as case analysis.

scholarly journals Analysis of the role of government in the construction of cross-regional innovation system

2021 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 02037
Author(s):  
Jinghua Li ◽  
Shuyao Wan ◽  
Li Gou
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Market Mechanism ◽  
Invisible Hand ◽  
Regional Innovation System ◽  
Mature Stage ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
The Cross ◽  
The Government

The cross-regional innovation system is an innovation system formed on the basis of the integration of administrative regions and economic regions. Taking the collaborative innovation of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region as an example, the role that the government should play in the construction of cross-regional innovation system is analyzed, and draws the following conclusions: There is a link between the “visible hand” (government intervention) and the “invisible hand” (market regulation). The contribution of the government is the precondition for the market to play its role, and the market mechanism further promotes the promotion of government functions, thus forming a virtuous circle in which local governments and market competition are embedded. To be specific, governments play different roles in different development stages of the cross-regional innovation system. In the initial stage of the construction of the system, the government played a leading role as a planner; In its mature stage, the government will cooperate with other various innovation entities in the region as a participant to jointly promote the effective implementation of innovation policies.

Solid Waste Management in the Context of Public Policies and Private Sector Participation

2019 ◽  
pp. 229-247
Author(s):  
Gamze Yıldız Şeren
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Important Position

Public policies have undoubtedly a very important position in the economy. The environmental economy is a phenomenon that requires intervention in the market through public policies. This is because environmental problems need to be intervened with public policy tools because they have the characteristics of externalities and are public goods. Accordingly, waste management is a subject of environmental economics, at which point public policies come into play particularly at the level of local governments and gain importance. However, this is not only a matter of public policies but also requires the active involvement of the private sector and social participation. The participation of society and non-governmental organizations, as well as public and private partnerships plays a pivotal role in the effective management of this process because it is difficult to understand the significance of solid waste management for a society that has not completed its intellectual and cultural education.

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