Determinants of knowledge transfer processes in a region
Determinants of knowledge transfer processes in a region

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents determinants of the regional system of knowledge transfer. Knowledge transfer is an important element of the regional innovation system, affecting its efficiency and ability to meet demands of the modern knowledge-based economy, aimed at improving innovativeness and competitiveness of the local economy and its individual participants. It is important to match institutional arrangements and practices related to knowledge transfer to the local economic and institutional specifics, diverse innovation needs of local businesses and the R&D sphere, as well as business environment institutions. The first part is devoted to the discussion of factors and determinants of knowledge transfer processes. The second part of the paper presents determinants in the regional knowledge transfer system. The third section describes the driving forces and barriers in the knowledge transfer system in the region of Lódź.

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