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The aim is to explore the philosophical and practical factors shaping innovation policy and development planning.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Where innovations may come to life: a new policy mix to build from capabilities across the national system of innovation

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The aim is to explore the philosophical and practical factors shaping innovation policy and development planning.
Analyzing the influence of philosophical outlooks on innovation policy.
Discussing the interconnectedness of public and private sector attitudes.
Examining the importance of technical issues versus holistic approaches.
Emphasizes the need for a comprehensive innovation system across disciplines and spatial contexts.
Highlights that both mindset and technical aspects are necessary for effective national development planning.

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The contributors argue that the philosophical outlook that informs innovation policy, the attitude of mind in both the public and private sectors, and the content and timeframes attached to national development planning, among other factors, are as important as technical issues related to scientific expertise, training pipelines and resource allocation. In other words, the authors make a case for a system of innovation that functions as a holistic domain, straddling a variety of disciplines and spatial issues.

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