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A systematic literature review of open innovation in the public sector: comparing barriers and governance strategies of digital and non-digital open innovation

Rui Mu, Huanming Wang · 2020 · Public Management Review

Summary. This systematic review examines how barriers and governance strategies differ between digital and non-digital open innovation in the public sector. Relational barriers dominate non-digital initiatives, while capacity and technical barriers challenge digital ones. Political commitment and intermediaries work universally, but coercive strategies only suit inter-governmental contexts. Offline participation requires persuasive, relationship-focused governance; online participation demands technical capacity building.

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Mu, R., & Wang, H.. (2020). A systematic literature review of open innovation in the public sector: comparing barriers and governance strategies of digital and non-digital open innovation. Public Management Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2020.1838787

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DOI
10.1080/14719037.2020.1838787
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
broadband-and-digital, policy, innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28