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The role of universities in regional development through Smart Specialisation Strategies: Evidence from two Spanish regions (Catalonia and Navarre)

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  • Susana Elena-Pérez

    (Universidad Loyola Andalucía)

  • Eskarne Arregui

    (JRC, European Commission)

  • Elisabetta Marinelli

    (JRC, European Commission)

Abstract

There is an increasing prominence given to the so called third-mission role of universities beyond the traditional core functions of teaching and research. The new Cohesion policy framework at European level, based around the concept of Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3), reinforces this trend placing universities among the key actors for regional development. This article analyses the role of universities in RIS3 by looking at two different Spanish regions: Catalonia and Navarre. The paper draws common lessons from two separately-conducted case studies. The work is based on a qualitative methodology, which includes in-depth interviews with university-managers in both regions, desk-based research and a triangulation of the findings with the public sector. The article discusses selected instruments through which HEIs contribute to RIS3 implementation and identifies some challenges universities need to address to ensure opportunities from RIS3 are exploited.

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  • Susana Elena-Pérez & Eskarne Arregui & Elisabetta Marinelli, 2017. "The role of universities in regional development through Smart Specialisation Strategies: Evidence from two Spanish regions (Catalonia and Navarre)," EKONOMIAZ. Revista vasca de Economía, Gobierno Vasco / Eusko Jaurlaritza / Basque Government, vol. 92(02), pages 42-67.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekz:ekonoz:2017202
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    Cited by:

    1. Dimitrios G. Ierapetritis, 2019. "Discussing the Role of Universities in Fostering Regional Entrepreneurial Ecosystems," Economies, MDPI, vol. 7(4), pages 1-30, December.
    2. Esparza Masana, Ricard & Fernández, Tatiana, 2019. "Monitoring S3: Key dimensions and implications," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 77(C).

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    Keywords

    Catalonia; Cataluña; Navarra; Navarre; RIS3; higher education institutions; instituciones de educación superior;
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    JEL classification:

    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • I28 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Government Policy
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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