Innovation centres as growth points for smaller towns and rural areas
Summary. Innovation centres and science parks in smaller towns and rural areas drive socioeconomic development beyond major cities. The authors examine a science park in Gusev, Kaliningrad region, showing how regional and municipal legal frameworks support innovation adoption. Composite development strategies integrating innovation at municipality level strengthen surrounding rural territories.
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Belova, A. V., & Левченков, А. В.. (2012). Innovation centres as growth points for smaller towns and rural areas. Baltic Region. https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2012-3-8
Belova, Anna V., and А. В. Левченков. “Innovation centres as growth points for smaller towns and rural areas.” Baltic Region, 2012. https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2012-3-8.
Belova, Anna V., and А. В. Левченков. 2012. “Innovation centres as growth points for smaller towns and rural areas.” Baltic Region. https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2012-3-8.
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