Skill capabilities behind the scenes. The role of occupational portfolio in regional industrial evolution

This study examined the effects of intra-regional and transnational linkages on technological diversification in Brazilian regions from 1997 to 2020, highlighting the role of stakeholder collaboration in fostering knowledge and skill development. Our findings reveal that regional linkages positively influence diversification, whereas transnational connections primarily help to preserve existing technological specialisations. These results offer valuable insights for policymakers seeking to promote innovation and diversification in emerging economies, underscoring the importance of both regional and international collaborations for technological growth. This study investigates how intra-regional and transnational linkages affect technological diversification in Brazilian regions between 1997 and 2020. We focus on both the emergence of new technological specialisations and the persistence of existing ones. Using patent data from the Brazilian Patent Office and panel regression models with fixed effects, we examine how the structure of inter-regional and international connections relates to the dynamics of diversification. Our findings suggest that domestic regional linkages promote the entry of new specialisations, while transnational linkages are more closely associated with the retention of existing ones. These results offer insights for policymakers seeking to foster innovation in emerging economies by strengthening both regional networks and global connections.