Combined Innovation Policy: Linking Scientific and Practical Knowledge in Innovation Systems

Linking Knowledge Management and Innovation

There has been an explosion of interest in Knowledge Management (KM) theory and practice. However, it is argued here that much of this work fails to consider the purpose for which knowledge is ‘being managed’. In this paper, purpose is considered in terms of encouraging innovation. It is proposed that different approaches to KM are likely to facilitate the management of knowledge during differe...

Innovation surveys and innovation policy

Knowledge, Purpose and Process: Linking Knowledge Management and Innovation

There has been an explosion of interest in Knowledge Management [KM] theory and practice. However, it is argued here that much of this work fails to consider the purpose for which knowledge is ‘being managed’. In this paper, purpose is considered in terms of encouraging innovation. Given that innovation is a complex, episodic process, it would appear unlikely that a single set of tools and meth...

Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems in Transition

Linking Law, Science and Policy to Spur Innovation