Innovation has come to play an evermore-prominent role in Territorial Policies because is a crucial aspect to Economic Development. The present study reflects on the theoretical models of Innovation and the paradigm of Regional Innovation Systems. Through the analysis of 175 regions of the EU 15...

Innovation has assumed an increased importance in Regional Development theories. This communication hopes to contribute to the understanding of the Algarve Regional Innovation Systems, a peripheral region in the National and European framework, where an economic growth is supported by Tourism,...

Today the importance of networks between actors and institutions is growing. There are several benefits that these networks can create, from the greater dissemination of information through sharing of resources to access to specialized assets. Networks facilitate the sharing of best-practice and...