Advances in the Theory and Practice of Smart Specialization (ePub)

Slavo Radošević is Acting Director and Professor of Industry and Innovation Studies at University College London’s School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies. His research is concentrated in the area of the economics of technological change and innovation studies, particularly issues of growth and structural change through innovation systems, entrepreneurship, international business and innovation policy perspectives. He is the author of numerous articles in these fields as well as the co-editor of several books, including, among others, "The Knowledge-based Economy in Central and Eastern Europe: Countries and Industries in a Process of Change" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2006).

Adrian Curaj ia a Professor at Politehnica University of Bucharest, and the holder of the UNESCO Chair on Science and Innovation Policies at the National School of Political Studies and Public Administration. Prof. Curaj is a former Minister of Education, Science and Innovation (2015-2016). He served as the General Director of the Executive Agency for the Funding of Higher Education, Scientific Research, Development and Innovation (2011-2015) and as the President of the National Authority of Scientific Research (2009-2010). Adrian Curaj has experience in designing and managing science & innovation and higher education policies. Prof. Curaj is the co-editor, among others, of Mergers and Alliances in Higher Education: International Practice and Emerging Opportunities (Springer, 2014), Mergers and Alliances in Higher Education (Springer, 2014), Higher Education Reforms in Romania - Between the Bologna Process and National Challenges (Springer, 2014), European Higher Education at the Crossroads: Between the Bologna Process and National Reforms (Springer, 2012).

Radu Gheorghiu is Senior Researcher with the Romanian Academy’s Institute of World Economy in Bucharest. Over the past decade he been designing and implementing forward-looking strategic projects in the fields of science and

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"Smart specialization strategies are back on the scene. By asking intriguing questions, like how the capacities required for SSS can be developed, the book brilliantly underlines the complexity in applying this new European innovation policy strategy." --Roberta Capello, Politecnico di Milano, Past President of RSAI

"This book brings together a highly impressive list of authors, each providing expert insights into the nature of innovation within regions and the role of public policy in fostering its enhancement and effectiveness. Smart specialization is a concept that captures many contemporary perspectives on regional economic development, and this volume is a state-of-the-art contribution to these discussions." --Robert Huggins,Cardiff University

"The generalization of 'smart specialization' niches, intersecting with lateral Triple Helix interactions, captured by this ovular volume is an 'innovation in innovation' tale well worth your while." --Henry Etzkowitz, Stanford University andUniversity of London, Birkbeck

"This book provides an excellent discussion of current approaches to regional innovation policy. It particularly explains the theoretical underpinnings and practical challenges of the smart specialization strategy."--Michael Fritsch, Friedrich Schiller University

"Very helpful in handlingthe challenges of Smart Specialisation strategies."--Mari Jose Aranguren, Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness