From interregional knowledge networks to systems

Whereas interregional networks of individual actors have recently received growing attention, in terms collective regional groups organisations interacting with their counterparts remain largely ignored. This is surprising given the Smart Specialisation agenda's ‘outward looking’ approach. conceptual paper explores rationales and dimensions underpinning knowledge exchange, systems including a definitional clarity, typology impacts different types proximity. The also introduces concept exchange system sets new agenda for studying structure, formation evolutionary path.