What is it about?
This paper studies in depth the governance factors that influence performance in research networks promoted by regional policy-makers. Analysis of an original dataset, made up of 11 public research networks in Galicia (Spain), demonstrates that governance factors and performance are positively related. Strong ties – those with frequent and varied cooperative interactions – tend to prevail over weak ties, and networks with clearly defined structures and roles are also especially resilient. Companion-based trust has a significant and positive influence on performance.
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Why is it important?
The implications suggest that when policy-makers decide to promote research networks, they should assess not only technical capabilities but also governance issues.
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Strong ties in research networks – those with frequent and varied cooperative interactions – tend to prevail over weak ties. Those networks with clearly defined structures and roles are also especially resilient. Finally, companion-based trust has a significant and positive influence on performance.
Pablo Cananelas
University of Vigo
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This page is a summary of: The governance of regional research networks: lessons from Spain, Regional Studies, April 2016, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2016.1150589.
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