The Neglected Periphery:A Review on Innovation in Peripheral Regions
The uneven spatial distribution and agglomeration of economic geographic space is the normal state,the agglomeration advantages of the core areas makes the innovation research in core areas become the mainstream,innovation in peripheral regions is often neglected and underestimated.However,in recent years,there has been a rise in innovative activity in peripheral regions,which has attracted the attention and explanation of academic circles.The current research investigates innovation in peripheral regions from multidisciplinary perspectives.However,there is still no consensus on the conceptual definition,innovation trajectories,and other related aspects.Additionally,there is no systematic literature review or mechanism explanation.Therefore,this paper conducts a comprehensive examination of innovation in peripheral regions,elucidating the meaning of"periphery",defining the behavior of"innovation in peripheral regions",and creatively constructs an analytical framework to comprehend the trajectories of innovation in peripheral regions via"internal,external,and systemic innovation".Innovation in peripheral regions necessitates the synchronized alignment of regional initiative,the external environment,and regional capability.In addition to exploring its own capabilities and taking proactive measures to achieve"internal innovation",it also needs to incorporate new external knowledge to achieve"external innovation"and embed itself into the system to reach multi-scale"systemic innovation".
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