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Universities and Development of Regional Innovation Ecosystems: Case of Kenya

  • Osano, Hezron M.
    • World Technopolis Review
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.113-129
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    • 2017
  • Universities are considered important actors and drivers of socio-economic development in the regional innovation eco-system. This article investigates the role Kenyan universities and research institutes play in the development of regional innovation eco-system in the context of triple and Quadruple helices. A model involving Government, Industry, Universities and Society (Public) linkages in the regional innovation eco-system and with Information and Communication Technology as an enabler is used as a framework for analysing the nature of linkages in Kenya. The article uses literature review and case study methods to examine how universities and research institutes can spur the development of the innovation eco-systems. The research question is: what is the role of Kenyan universities and research institutes in spurring innovation ecosystems? Six cases of Kenyan universities and research institutes are considered in the light of Government Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) which is underpinned in Kenyan constitution 2010. The study contributes to the understanding of how deep collaboration among universities, government, research institutes, Science Cities, local, regional, national and international players spurs the creation of world-class innovation ecosystems which can contribute to regional development in developing countries like Kenya.

A University's Role for Regional Innovation: Arizona Universities' Contribution to Regional Economic Growth

  • Kim, Joochul
    • World Technopolis Review
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.79-86
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    • 2015
  • Over the last two decades, interest increased with regard to how some research universities made direct impacts on surrounding regional economic activities and growth. Although the role of basic research for most research universities has remained strong, pressure has intensified to broaden its missions to include helping local and regional economic development efforts. Consequently, many research universities have evolved their basic scientific research mission from the production of scientific knowledge to the sharing and exchange of knowledge with local industries by actively engaging in local economic development (Uyarra 2010). Previous examination has shown that most research universities contribute to local and regional economic development by various functions they provide. They are as follows: Creation of Knowledge, Human-capital creation, Transfer of existing know-how, Technological innovation, Capital investment, Regional leadership, Knowledge infrastructure production and Influence in regional milieu (Drucker and Goldstein 2007). This paper will review the existing literature on the role of universities and its impacts on local regional economic growth and development. In addition, this paper will show how two major research universities (The University of Arizona and Arizona State University) have contributed to the growth of Arizona during last two decades. It is believed that the existence of these two research universities have been instrumental in making industries more diverse and highly attractive, particularly in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

Improvement on the Existing Valuation Method of the Government, University and Industry Cooperative Regional Development Projects (지역협력형 지역개발 모델의 평가방법론 연구 -산학관 협력체계에 관한 의견조사와 현황분석을 중심으로-)

  • Baek, Ki-Young
    • Journal of the Korean association of regional geographers
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.119-138
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    • 1998
  • This paper aims to evaluate the regional development model related regional cooperative system, especially, with the governmental-educational-industrial mutual cooperative establishment plan for regional development to propose the basic direction pursued by engineering colleges, regional development policy and policy of science and technology. It proceeds through the analysis of the distinctive qualities of modern scientific technique and the system to pursue it's policy, and the study of the necessity and concepts of regional cooperative system. For this, the present condition and main issues regarding the cooperative research system among the government, education and industry complex such as the regional consortium projects and the regional cooperative research center etc, are analyzed and examined. Besides these, questionnaire survey method for experts on regional development is used concerning the regional cooperating system, their ongoing cooperative research, main issues and the roles of the mutual cooperative system. In conclusion, it proposed evaluating methods for solidifying cooperation and development of mutual relations between regional development and regional cooperative system.

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Taedok Science Town and Regional Development : in terms of the Roles and Efforts of Universities and Research Institutes

  • Oh, Deog-Seong
    • Journal of the Korean Regional Science Association
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.53-68
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    • 1999
  • This study aims to analyze the role of TST for regional development in terms of university-research institutes-industry interaction. In particular, it focuses on the spin-off activities from research institutes and universities and their support mechanisms. This study consists of following three sections. This study consists of following three sections. Firstly, we describe the role and characteristics of research institutes and universities as the foundation of high technology business spin-off activities in the region. Secondly, the mechanisms for active technology transfer and business incubation are identified in terms of university-research institute and industry interaction in TST. Thirdly, important lessons for the development of technopolis are suggested from the view point of experiences of TST.

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Development of Regional Balanced Index for Administrative Districts and Dongs in Seoul using Factor Analysis (요인분석을 활용한 서울시 자치구/행정동의 지역균형지수 개발)

  • Kim, Dong-geun;Park, Kwiwon;Ha, Somi;Kim, Dohyun
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.49 no.3
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    • pp.375-392
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: Regional gaps and conflicts between regions due to Korea's economic development and industrialization have become important issues, and the issue of balanced regional development at regional level has been discussed as the size of the region has increased recently. Although evaluation of regional balance was attempted through various regional balanced development indexes, it is inappropriate as a standard for determining regional balance in Seoul. Therefore, this study aims to develop objective evaluation methodologies and evaluation indicators for balanced development of administrative districts in Seoul, not existing city and national units. Methods: We looked at existing regional balanced development indexes, and suggested a new regional balanced index reflecting regional development, backwardness, and spatial characteristics in Seoul using factor analysis. Results: As a result of factor analysis, the regional balanced development index for administrative districts and administrative dongs consists of two factors (regional revitalization, financial power) and three factors (commercial density, social security demand, regional retardness), respectively. Then the regional balanced development index scores for 116 administrative districts and 423 administrative dongs are calculated by multiplying each factor by a weight obtained through experts' survey. Conclusion: The proposed regional balanced development index can be used as an objective and quantitative basis for regional balanced development within a city. Further research may include continuously adding new indicators that reflect the direction and scale of development.

Effective Anlysis of Regional Industry Development Project;Focus on Chungbuk Province (지역전략산업 변화 및 효과분석;충청북도를 중심으로)

  • Bae, Jeong-Hwan;Lee, Suk-Pyo
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.8 no.8
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    • pp.188-195
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    • 2008
  • This research analysis Regional industry development project of central government. Fortunately, South Korea government changed from efficiency-centered economic policy to balanced territorial economic development. Therefore, the purpose of this research is firstly to present how to development of regional industry, and secondly to analysis of effectiveness from regional industry development project.

Agrarian System Approach in the Regional Agricultural Development;systematical analysis on the structure and function of the rural area (지역농업개발의 농업시스템이론적 접근;농촌공간의 구조와 기능의 체계적 해석)

  • Oh, Hyun-Seok
    • Journal of Agricultural Extension & Community Development
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.45-59
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    • 1998
  • Regional agricultural research has been activated since the mid of 1980s by the government`s integrated rural development policy based on regional unit(kun). It is called upon to meet the challenges which the agriculture confronts in the general evolution of the society. However, regretfully it seems this new approach has not succeeded in developing its own theoretical tools for the diagnostic analysis of regional agriculture. So, this study would introduce the french agrarian system theory which has been developed by the interdisciplinary research groups of the France`s National Agricultural Research Institute, which is now filtering outside the country to various parts of the world. It attempts also to apply the above theory to analyse one of agricultural regions located in the province Cheollabukdo, so as to see its theoretical pertinency and efficiency in the regional agricultural development planning which constitute the main part of the regional planning.

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Development of Science and Technology Park (STP) in Indonesia to Support Innovation-Based Regional Economy: Concept and Early Stage Development

  • Soenarso, Wisnu S.;Nugraha, Dadan;Listyaningrum, Eryda
    • World Technopolis Review
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.32-42
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    • 2013
  • Science and Technology Park (STP) is perceived to be a vehicle in promoting innovation-based economic growth within the framework of regional and national innovation systems. STP is a tool to encourage regional innovation and competitiveness in increasing contribution of science and technology in economic development. STP can also be a leading sector in creating conducive environment for local community's technopreneurship. In relation to the vision outlined in the 2025 Indonesian Master Plan of Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia's Economic (MP3EI), STP is stated to be an important element in creating innovation within the framework of Special Economic Zone among six Economic Corridors. Hence, the government of Indonesia continues to encourage the development of STPs in Indonesia by involving local governments, universities, business players and stakeholders surround the area. Ultimately, STP is a platform in developing National Innovation System (NIS) and Regional Innovation System (RIS).

A Study on the 'Theme Cluster Method' for the Development of Regional Specialization Under the Block Grants System (포괄보조금 제도하의 지역특화 발전을 위한 '테마클러스터형 지역개발 방식'에 대한 소고)

  • Lee, Seok-Ju;Yun, Sang-Hun
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.51-57
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    • 2009
  • The regional development methods, which had carried out in the rural area had many legal and systematic problems in establishing plans for the region itself, and in finding and practicing various business. Recently, new government revised the budget system and introduced the block grants system to overcome this limitation. Due to this, plans and enforcements of subsequent rural development projects are expected be a significant change. The study suggests the 'theme cluster development' method for accomplishing the regional specialization and competitiveness and examines the procedure of application in practice through the regional development plan of Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk province.