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Engaging digital services for the creation of urban knowledge ecosystems: the case of Thermi, Greece

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  • Margarita Angelidou
  • Nikolas Gountaras
  • Paraskevi Tarani

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This paper discusses the way digital services advance urban knowledge ecosystems. The introductory part sets the frame of this paper; the second part conducts a systematic literature review regarding the association of knowledge with urban development since the beginning of the millennium, placing emphasis on urban knowledge ecosystems. The third part explores the benefits of using digital services in the implementation an urban knowledge ecosystem. The fourth and last part of the main body of this paper examines the urban knowledge ecosystem at the medium-sized city of Thermi, Greece, where in recent years a series of digital services were put in operation. The final and conclusive part of this paper examines the integration of digital services within the urban realm, based on the experience of Thermi, and how this process can support the development of knowledge and innovation-led cities.

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  • Margarita Angelidou & Nikolas Gountaras & Paraskevi Tarani, 2012. "Engaging digital services for the creation of urban knowledge ecosystems: the case of Thermi, Greece," International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(4), pages 331-350.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijkbde:v:3:y:2012:i:4:p:331-350
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    1. Steffen Roth & Jari Kaivo-Oja & Thomas Hirschmann, 2013. "Smart regions: two cases of crowdsourcing for regional development," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 20(3), pages 272-285.

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