How do dimensions of proximity relate to the outcomes of collaboration? A survey of knowledge-intensive networks in the Dutch water sector

Heringa, Pieter W.; Horlings, Edwin; Zouwen, Mariëlle van der; Besselaar, Peter van den; Vierssen, W. van

doi:10.1080/10438599.2014.882139

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“…It is assumed that, the more one business has in common with another, particularly with respect to the problems that they face and the decisions that they make, the more likely it is that the lessons and examples of one will be of use to the other (Darr, Kurtzberg, 2000). It refers also to the social embeddedness of the collaboration (Heringa, et al, 2014). Social embeddedness involves trust, based on friendship, kinship, personal experiences (Boschma, 2005;Broekel, Boschma, 2012).…”

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“…The first literature on proximity focused entirely on geographical proximity (Audretsch, Feldman, 1996). Over time other dimensions, such as organisational, institutional, cultural, cognitive, technological, and social proximity have been added (Heringa et al, 2014). Based on the literature, the fit between the sender and the receiver of the knowledge can be grouped into four categories: subjective, objective, time and spatial.…”

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“…Social embeddedness involves trust, based on friendship, kinship, personal experiences (Boschma, 2005;Broekel, Boschma, 2012). This kind of proximity can be measured directly by asking about trust and the nature of the relationship (Heringa et al, 2014). It has been suggested that a likely reason for underutilization of tourism research by the tourism industry is the lack of communication and understanding between the research community and the tourism sector .…”

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“…Thus, the definitions that describe the different types of proximity significantly overlap with each other and according to Aguilera, Lethiais, and Rallet (2015, p. 799) are still "poorly defined and even more poorly measured". Nevertheless, the abundant empirical literature on proximity and innovation at the firm, and varying regional levels (Heringa, Horlings, van der Zouwen, van den Besselaar, & van Vierssen, 2014;Broekel, 2015), has generally agreed that "proximities have a significant complementary role in generating an important flow of knowledge across regions" (Paci, Marrocu, & Usai, 2014, p. 9). This signifies the importance of proximity in the conceptual debates on CBRIS.…”

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Cross-border regional innovation systems: conceptual backgrounds, empirical evidence and policy implications

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Abstract:The concept of cross-border regional innovation systems (CBRIS) surfaced in the literature on economic geography through discourses that highlighted the need of broadening innovation systems to cross-border contexts. Since these early discussions, the theoretical backgrounds of CBRIS have been elaborated through notions of geographical scale, proximity and related variety in a range of conceptual papers proposing CBRIS as a comprehensive framework for analysing regional crossborder integration. However, the empirical literature on CBRIS has failed to keep up with the advances in conceptualisation. This paper discusses the reasons behind this mismatch which means that the concept still rests upon and draws policy suggestions based on a thin evidence base. Directions for further research are pointed out by underlining the need for holistic empirical validations of the concept together with the need of understanding how suggested policy measures based on CBRIS reasoning have been implemented in border regions, and their effectiveness in promoting crossborder integration.

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“…A concentration of resources can refer to individuals and groups within institutions and scientific fields, where the effects derive from selecting of the 'best' over the rest. It can also refer to an institutional or geographic location, where the effects emerge from economies of scale and scope and from proximity (Heringa et al 2014; Bonaccorsi & Daraio 2005;Frenken et al 2009). Policies aimed at creating centres of excellence may achieve either or both types of effect.…”

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Different recipes for the same dish: Comparing policies for scientific excellence across different countries

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Abstract:Many countries witness the rise of 'excellence initiatives'. These policies promote vertical differentiation in the science system by funding top research performers and expecting positive spill-over effects. However, current understanding of the functioning and (potential) effects of these instruments is limited. We compare policies aimed at promoting excellence in four countries (the UK, Germany, Denmark and Switzerland), using secondary sources and 14 expert interviews. Using the notion of coordination approaches as a heuristic tool, we characterise each policy in terms of the coordinating actor, the system addressed, the activities that are coordinated, the specific interventions taken and the types of relationships affected. We find that countries adopt very different approaches to reach similar goals and thus bring into question appealing but simplistic ideas of 'excellence' as an agreed concept. Remarkably, excellence policies are more prone to reveal existing but tacit diversity in the system than to generate new relational patterns.http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/spp AbstractMany countries witness the rise of 'excellence initiatives'. These policies promote vertical differentiation in the science system by funding top research performers and expecting positive spill-over effects. However, current understanding of the functioning and (potential) effects of these instruments is limited. We compare policies aimed at promoting excellence in four countries (the UK, Germany, Denmark and Switzerland), using secondary sources and 14 expert interviews. Using the notion of coordination approaches as a heuristic tool, we characterise each policy in terms of the coordinating actor, the system addressed, the activities that are coordinated, the specific interventions taken and the types of relationships affected. We find that countries adopt very different approaches to reach similar goals and thus bring into question appealing but simplistic ideas of 'excellence' as an agreed concept. Remarkably, excellence policies are more prone to reveal existing but tacit diversity in the system than to generate new relational patterns.Keywords: excellence; science policy; coordination; differentiation; Matthew Effect IntroductionIn many countries promoting scientific excellence has become the primary target of science policy. A generic measure is to make research funding conditional upon performance. Several countries have introduced performance-based research funding system in which resources are directed towards excellent performers (Hicks 2012;Lewis & Ross 2011;Lewis 2015;Jonkers & Zacharewicz 2016). In addition, funding has shifted from institutional core funding to competitive project funding (Lepori et al. 2007;Jongbloed et al 2015). In a recent report, the OECD observed the emergence of research excellence initiatives (REIs) aimed at encouraging 'outstanding research by providing large-scale, long-term funding to designated research units, with an emphasis on research of exceptional quality.' (OECD 2014, p. 2...

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How do dimensions of proximity relate to the outcomes of collaboration? A survey of knowledge-intensive networks in the Dutch water sector

Cited by 56 publications

References 41 publications

The determinants of knowledge transfer from universities to tourism companies – a conceptual model and research propositions

The determinants of knowledge transfer from universities to tourism companies – a conceptual model and research propositions

Cross-border regional innovation systems: conceptual backgrounds, empirical evidence and policy implications

Different recipes for the same dish: Comparing policies for scientific excellence across different countries

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