%A Marcel Mayimona
%T Unlocking regional potential: the impact of interregional linkages on smart specialisation
%D 2024
%X Limited regional capacities can hinder effective specialisation into new innovative activities that drive regional transformations. In this regard, interregional linkages can help to promote innovative activities despite these deficits, though exploiting these opportunities requires sufficient absorptive capacity. This study on 198 NUTS-2 regions in Europe examines how interregional linkages may influence the emergence of new specialisations, and how these effects differ by regional type. Particular emphasis is placed on specialised diversification under the S3 framework and the prioritised technological domains, offering a novel approach to contribute to the still limited understanding of how different types of interregional linkages across regions can support smart specialisation processes. Using linear probability models, the results suggest that in less innovative regions, linkages to advanced regions can compensate for a lack of regional capabilities. Conversely, in advanced regions, interregional linkages that provide access to complementary capabilities may enhance the impact of regional capabilities on specialisation in S3 priorities.
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