Upgrading the Chinese Economy by Overhauling Special Economic Zones

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Gebhardt
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Chinese Economy ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Special Economic Zones ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Policy Objective ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
Economic Zones

In the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011–2015), the Chinese Committee of Science, Technology and Education, the main body for the central government's innovation policy, highlights the strengthening of the scientific–technological base and the upgrading of domestic innovative competences, and places the industrial focus on seven new strategic industries. Available data show that the transition is underway, from a Chinese growth model based on the availability of inexpensive land, investments, exports and a very large low-cost workforce to science-based and innovation-driven growth. However, the poor outcomes from public S&T expenditures suggest that future growth will depend on a different growth formula and that the greatest impact will come from an innovative innovation model. This paper focuses on an emerging Chinese innovation model that applies elements of cluster theory and the regional innovation systems approach to the next development stage of Chinese Special Economic Zones. The model also adopts features of the Triple Helix model of university–industry–government relations such as ‘systemness’ and entrepreneurial universities to enforce regional innovativeness. The author outlines the management and governance challenges associated with the policy objective of moving from imitation to innovation. The paper is based on a study on cluster management for the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) 2009–2013 and on empirical research in collaboration with the Chinese Association of Developmental Zones (CADZ) in 2012. The study used 15 expert interviews with managers of Tianjin Wuqing Development Zone in the Beijing–Tianjin Corridor and with senior officials of CADZ, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Science and Technology, at the Second China German Innovation Forum held in Berlin on 26 and 27 November 2012.

Regulatory relationship on use and environmental protection in the innovative sphere

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Savchuk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Environmental Legislation ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Regulatory Relationship

Problem setting. The functioning of legal relations of use and environmental protection is currently regulated by a number of regulations of different legal force and direction. All this legislation is aimed at ensuring a safe environment, stopping the negative climate change caused by industry, agriculture, low energy efficiency of buildings, lack of waste management system, as well as reducing carbon sequestration by the ecosystem. The object of research is the legislation that regulates the legal relationship regarding the use and protection of the environment in the field of innovation. The subject of the study is the state of the regulatory framework and legislative regulation of legal relations regarding the use and protection of the environment in the field of innovation. Analysis of recent researches and publications. Legal relations on the use and protection of the environment in the field of innovation have repeatedly attracted the attention of researchers. In particular, A.P. Hetman considered the issues of environmental and legal component of innovative entrepreneurship, G.V. Anisimova studied issues of environmental and legal aspects of regional innovation system, V.L. Bredikhina in the field of research were issues of legal support of environmental safety in the field of implementation innovation policy. Krasnova M.V. considered the introduction of innovative dominants of sustainable development in the environmental legislation of Ukraine. In addition, the scientific literature analyzed the legal basis for the introduction of innovative technologies in agribusiness (Bakai Yu. Yu.); legal support for the introduction of ecologically oriented innovations in Ukraine (Lebedeva T.M.), ecological innovation management in the mechanism of sustainable development (Zadykhailo D.D.). However, the study that would be aimed at analyzing the legal regulation of the use of environmental protection in the field of innovation was not yet, which prompted us to choose this topic of scientific work. Target of research is to identify and make proposals to current legislation in certain areas. The scientific novelty of the study is to make proposals to consolidate amendments to current legislation and proposals for the development of separate documents to regulate the functioning of legal relations of use and environmental protection in the field of innovation. Article’s main body. The normative-legal acts are researched, the scientific specialized literature is analyzed according to the chosen theme of scientific work. The need to amend the current legislation, the importance of developing regulations aimed at applying existing and developing new mechanisms to ensure the use and protection of the environment in the innovation sphere are identified and emphasized. Conclusions and prospects for the development. After analyzing the legal support for the functioning of legal relations of use and environmental protection in the innovation sphere, we came to the conclusion that today there is an urgent need to develop and implement a special legal act that would establish a set of measures to develop innovation in the use and environmental protection. The purpose of such a document, first of all, should be the mechanism of implementation of previously adopted regulations, expanding access to environmental information of the population, including interaction between scientific and educational institutions, the introduction of modern advanced technologies. As already noted during the dissertation, the issue we are considering goes far beyond just environmental legislation, so it should also be noted that the necessary harmonization of legislation between other institutions of law – economic, civil, tax and more. In addition to the above, I would like to emphasize that the Law “On Environmental Protection, acting as the main legislative document in the field of environmental relations does not enshrine issues of innovation, environmental innovation.

Regional Innovation Systems: Finland’s Experience

2012 ◽  
pp. 51-63
Author(s):  
V. Pchelintsev
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation Systems ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Non Local ◽  
Innovation Policies

The paper examines governmental strategies, main actors and instruments of innovation policies shaping innovation-driven economy in Finland, with particular attention to the regional scale. The analysis focuses on how the regional innovation systems approach became a framework for the design of innovation policies. An innovation system involves cooperation between firms and knowledge creating and diffusing organizations, – such as universities, colleges, training organizations, R&D-institutes, technology transfer agencies. Innovations are considered as interactive learning process. Cooperation and interaction between regional/local and national/international actors is necessary to combine both local and non-local knowledge, skills and competences. The key elements of the policy environment, as well as implementation of the main regional innovation policy instruments – the Centers of Expertise Programme and Regional Centre Programme – are described.

Setting Up of Special Economic Zones in China

2007 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-26
Author(s):  
Anil K. Kanungo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Foreign Capital ◽  
Chinese Economy ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Special Economic Zones ◽  
Growth Path ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Economic Zones

Establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in China has been a focus of study for many developing countries. It was initiated with a notion of experiment that foreign capital is an important instrument to put the country on a growth path of economic development and modernization while simultaneously integrating the inner regions with the main economic activity and development of the country. The Chinese experience of SEZs turned out to be a success in some sense as it could fulfil the desired goal of the Government. The paper makes an attempt to understand the concept behind this initiative; what political reforms were taken to set up SEZ; how it contributed to the growth of the Chinese economy; how FDI played a role in promoting exports and lastly, more importantly, what policy recommendations it suggests for future establishment of SEZs in China and in rest of the world.

scholarly journals MAIN DIRECTIONS OF STATE SUPPORT IN INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONS OF TECHNOPOLIS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Evgenevna Panfilova
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Special Economic Zones ◽  
State Support ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Economic Zones

The article is devoted to the consideration of the principles, methods and mechanisms of state support for industry in "points of growth" - special economic zones. The issues of state innovation policy in relation to small and medium-sized businesses are considered, key features of state support for resident companies are highlighted.

Special economic zone of China–Shenzhen: formation and prospects

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (5) ◽  
pp. 238-257
Author(s):  
Maksim Silenko
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Chinese Economy ◽  
Special Economic Zone ◽  
Special Economic Zones ◽  
Deng Xiaoping ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
Economic Zones ◽  
The Impact

The article analyses the essence of Special Economic Zones and modern trends of its development. It considers the main creation stages and success factors of SEZ, it studies the special economic zone of Shenzhen and its contribution to the development of the Chinese economy. It proposes the author’s vision of the modern problems and future development of SEZ. The analysis is based on the research of Chinese, and domestic economists, historical facts, and statistics in the field of Special Economic Zones and «the policy of reform and openness». Considerable attention is paid to the publications and statements of the creator of SEZ Deng Xiaoping. The findings of this study about the impact and nature of Special Economic Zones can be used further for a more detailed study of themes related to the Chinese economy.

Clusters and special economic zones as factors of regional innovation development: A St. Petersburg case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1418-1429
Author(s):  
V.A. Degtereva
Keyword(s):  
Legal Status ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Special Economic Zones ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
State Support ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Theoretical Generalization ◽  
Economic Zones

Subject. This article discusses the directions and problematic issues of institutional development of special economic zones and clusters in the context of Russia's transition to the digital economy. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the current state and justify the need for institutional development of special economic zones and clusters, considering global trends. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of analysis and synthesis, logical and systems approaches, and theoretical generalization. Results. The article justifies the need for State support for the development of industry and entrepreneurship within clusters and special economic zones. It defines the main problems of institutional development of the areas with special legal status, and their role in stimulating regional innovative development. Conclusions. The cluster approach requires systemic State support. Special economic zones are factors in the development of high-tech industries. This takes on a special urgency in the context of building a digital economy in Russia.

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