The governance of regional research networks: lessons from Spain. Issue 7 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cabanelas, Pablo; Cabanelas-Omil, José; Lampón, Jesús F.; Somorrostro, Patricia
• Is Part Of: Regional studies. Volume 51:Issue 7(2017)
• Page Start: 1008
• Page End: 1019
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: research networks -- performance -- network governance -- regional policy; 研究网络 -- 绩效 -- 网络治理 -- 区域政策; réseaux de recherche -- performance -- gouvernance en réseau -- politique régionale; Forschungsnetze -- Leistung -- Netzwerk-governance -- Regionalpolitik; redes de investigación -- rendimiento -- gobernanza de red -- política regional; O32 -- O38 -- R58; Regional planning -- Periodicals; Regional planning -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 307.14
• DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2016.1150589
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-3404

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The governance of regional research networks: lessons from Spain. Regional Studies . 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. The implications suggest that when policy-makers decide to promote research networks, they should assess not only technical capabilities but also governance issues.