New South Wales regions and globalisation - a conceptual analysis of innovation driven network structures

Abstract

Using the results from a survey of 146 regional exporters, this paper presents an analysis of variations in the behaviour of small, medium and large firms within local and external information networks,. It tests the extent to which new concepts in regional development commonly identified as learning regions are found in New South Wales. The analysis provides little evidence for the existence of SME-innovative milieu type networks. However, it does indicate a predominant structure of small (SME), specialized, independent firms. Although some collaboration and local networking was found, it falls well short of that associated with learning regions. Local client-supplier relationships were limited which prevented closer collaboration between the regional firms. It is argued that regional development agencies should utilise local networks (particularly for SMEs) to encourage more interaction in order to reach higher levels of knowledge sharing.

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