Authors: Salvador, Elisa¹; Harding, Rebecca²

Source: International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy, Volume 2, Numbers 3-4, 18 July 2006 , pp. 304-326(23)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Abstract:

This paper examines policy structures to promote innovation in Wales. Following the devolution process, the National Assembly decides its regional policy priorities and has considerable power to develop and implement policies within a range of areas, of which one is economic development. The Welsh Assembly and the Welsh Development Agency (WDA) which play key roles in the economic development success of Wales have a strong focus on building their region through enterprise and innovation. This paper illustrates the extent to which the strategy followed by the National Assembly and the WDA has begun to bear fruit. It critically assesses some of the published material on Welsh Development, specifically growth targets set in 'A Winning Wales', and looks at progress towards achieving these targets. This paper highlights the importance and the consequences played by the devolution process and the establishment of the Welsh Assembly in the 'catch-up' process.

Keywords: MANAGEMENT JOURNALS; Entrepreneurship, Innovation and SMEs; Policy and Organisational Management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJFIP.2006.010406

Affiliations: 1: Ceris-CNR, via Real Collegio n. 30, Moncalieri 10024, Turin, Italy. 2: Deloitte Research UK, Deloitte and Touche LLP, Athene Place 66, Shoe Lane, London EC4A 3BQ, UK

Publication date: 2006-07-18

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