What Constitutes Failure? The Influence of Public Interests in Securing Accountability in Triple Helix Initiatives

Abstract The focus of this article is to examine a specific case failing regional innovation system ( RIS ). Our study focuses on project that was conducted in triple helix constellation where public actors occupy the centre constellation. By examining and interpreting single case, we aim illustrate consequences result from uncertainty over who accountable as well has for overall assessment outcome helix. We show how initiative constituted failure, but when one considers activities were organized implemented by , then it problematic define failure. This leads us conclusion should evaluate different perspectives levels, need consider time dimension our evaluation.