Regional Innovation Systems: How to Assess Performance

[journal article]

Abstract

This paper applies Data Envelopment Analysis [DEA] methodology to the evaluation of regional innovation system performance based on information provided by the European Innovation Scoreboard [EIS] for 2002 and 2003. We find that those European regions ranked in the EIS as showing better performance ... view more

This paper applies Data Envelopment Analysis [DEA] methodology to the evaluation of regional innovation system performance based on information provided by the European Innovation Scoreboard [EIS] for 2002 and 2003. We find that those European regions ranked in the EIS as showing better performance in high-technology areas, are ranked somewhat differently according to DEA. The results of our study show that the higher the technological level of a region, the greater is the need for system coordination. Where this is lacking there is a loss of performance efficiency compared to other similar regions. Policy making in relation to Regional Innovation Systems (RIS) has in the past depended on systemic analysis. Here, we propose a methodology that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses to enrich the knowledge base for future policy decision making.... view less

Classification
Special areas of Departmental Policy
Sociology of Science, Sociology of Technology, Research on Science and Technology
Area Development Planning, Regional Research

Document language
English

Publication Year
2007

Page/Pages
p. 661-672

Journal
Regional Studies, 41 (2007) 5

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400601120270

Status
Postprint; peer reviewed

Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)