Culture, innovation and governance in Europe: systems theories and the analysis of innovation in INTERREG programs15

Roel During; Kristof Van Assche; André van der Zande

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Culture, innovation and governance in Europe: systems theories and the analysis of innovation in INTERREG programs¹⁵

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Roel During

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Pages:: 163–187

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-688-5_011

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The relations between culture, innovation and governance are very complex. In this article we will present a theoretical approach for the analysis of these relations in their context within governance organisations in the European Union. The article supports the assumption that culture is an important factor when various communities (professional, institutional, regional, disciplinary) interact in EU-stimulated governance initiatives. These diverse cultural identities within the various groups have a large part to play in the rejection or invention of new repertoires of action. Little is known about the effect of European governance on the variety of local or regional governance practices, embedded in various national, institutional, professional cultures. Does EU-stimulated exchange between regions restrict or even eliminate repertoire, or does it favour innovation and increase variety? This crucial issue needs thorough further study. We will explore the complexity of European governance, using system theories and accountability within a social constructivist paradigm to explicate the interaction between actors, project-communities and societal structures on different policy and regional levels. Empirical data will be retrieved from the INTERREG practice, because this EU framework of programmes is based on both horizontal (between policy levels on the same level of hierarchy) and vertical policy interaction (along the axis of hierarchy between EC and local policy) with the explicit aim of stimulating regional development and innovation. As a nested case study (case within a case) we will use two INTERREG projects showing mechanisms of both closure and openness. One case deals with a project involved in the management of historical fortifications. This case study is an example of closed institutional cultures. We briefly touch on the second case study which shows cognitive openness in a network. Conclusions will be drawn regarding the role of culture in governance innovation, and the steps that are deemed necessary to improve our knowledge in this field.

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Transitions towards sustainable agriculture and food chains in peri-urban areas

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Publisher:: Wageningen Academic

Print Publication Date:: 24 Oct 2009

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Culture, innovation and governance in Europe: systems theories and the analysis of innovation in INTERREG programs¹⁵