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Regionalization of Innovation Policies: The Case of Japan

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This article contributes to discussions concerning the geographical dimension of innovation systems by shedding light on recent ‘regionalization’ efforts being made in the Japanese context. The current government's cluster initiatives, with national industrial and science and technology policies centred on strengthening university--business links, are critically examined in light of the development of Industry--Science Relationships (ISRs) and Regional Innovation Systems (RISs) set within multi-level governance structures of knowledge production. The recent development of regional policies for innovation, set against the development of the globalizing knowledge-based economy, draws attention to issues concerning the limited scope of multi-level governance structure in Japan today. Regionalization of innovation policy needs to be situated within a wider geographical paradigm, which links knowledge value chains encompassing local, regional, national and transnational levels.

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  • Fumi Kitagawa, 2005. "Regionalization of Innovation Policies: The Case of Japan," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(4), pages 601-618, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eurpls:v:13:y:2005:i:4:p:601-618
    DOI: 10.1080/09654310500107332
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    1. Kazuyuki Motohashi, 2004. "Economic Analysis of University-Industry Collaborations: the Role of New Technology Based Firms in Japanese National Innovation Reform," Discussion papers 04001, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI).
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