Knowledge that matters : identifying regional knowledge assets of tampere region


Autoria(s): Lonnqvist, Antti; Kapyla, Jonna; Salonius, Henna; Yigitcanlar, Tan
Data(s)

2014

Resumo

The extant literature considers knowledge as one of the key drivers of regional development. The idiosyncratic nature of regional knowledge is also acknowledged: each region possesses its unique knowledge assets which act as the basis of value creation. However, what is currently not well-known is how the region-specific knowledge assets can be identified, for example, for the purposes of managing and developing them. Thus, this paper aims, first, to explore how the relevant knowledge assets can be identified for a given region and, second, to describe what the context-specific knowledge assets are. These objectives are pursued using a qualitative case approach. As a case region, this study focuses on Tampere Region in Finland. This study makes a contribution by providing new insight regarding the contextual identification of regional knowledge assets and by illustrating the key knowledge assets of the case region. These insights are considered valuable for regional actors who are responsible for carrying out similar initiatives in their regions.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/60938/

Publicador

Taylor & Francis

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/60938/1/EPS_draft.pdf

DOI:10.1080/09654313.2013.814621

Lonnqvist, Antti, Kapyla, Jonna, Salonius, Henna, & Yigitcanlar, Tan (2014) Knowledge that matters : identifying regional knowledge assets of tampere region. European Planning Studies, 22(10), pp. 2011-2029.

Direitos

Copyright 2014 The Authors

This is an Author's Original Manuscript of an article submitted for consideration in European Planning Studies[copyright 2013 Taylor & Francis]; European Planning Studies is available online at http://www.tandfonline.com/

Fonte

School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #120500 URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING #Knowledge-based development #Knowledge city-region #Knowledge assets #Regional development
Tipo

Journal Article