Smart specialisation, from theoretical concept to policy practice. A qualitative research towards the difference between the theoretical concept and the policy practice of smart specialisation in the Netherlands.

dc.contributor.advisor	Lagendijk, A.
dc.contributor.author	Gobbens, Joep
dc.date.issued	2017-08-31
dc.description.abstract	This research focusses on the role of smart specialisation in Dutch regional policy making. The research examines to what extent policy practices reflect the theory on smart specialisation, with a specific focus on the concept of entrepreneurial discovery. In conclusion, such a reflection appears to be the case, although there is limited attention for what challenges and opportunities are posed by the wider environment. Dutch regions, moreover, already showed an inclination to entrepreneurial discovery, each in their own specific way. Another outcome is that the translation of concepts into practices always proves difficult, as it is mediated through local interests, preferences and habits. Considerable variation remains about what smart specialisation entails. For many policy-makers practical interests (how the get and distribute the money) tend to prevail.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/5455
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.thesis.faculty	Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen	en_US
dc.thesis.specialisation	Economic Geography	en_US
dc.thesis.studyprogramme	Master Human Geography	en_US
dc.thesis.type	Master	en_US
dc.title	Smart specialisation, from theoretical concept to policy practice. A qualitative research towards the difference between the theoretical concept and the policy practice of smart specialisation in the Netherlands.	en_US

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