Do Regions Make a Difference? Regional Innovation Systems and Global Innovation Networks in the ICT Industry

Cristina Chamináde, Monica Plechero · 2014 · European Planning Studies

Summary. Regional innovation systems shape how firms access global innovation networks in the ICT industry. The study compares European, Chinese, and Indian regions using firm surveys and case studies. Regions with weaker organizational and institutional thickness actually participate more in global networks, suggesting global connections compensate for local innovation system deficiencies.

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Chamináde, C., & Plechero, M.. (2014). Do Regions Make a Difference? Regional Innovation Systems and Global Innovation Networks in the ICT Industry. European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2013.861806

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DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2013.861806
Countries: China, India, United Kingdom
Regions: Asia, Europe
Categories: regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28