Abstract
Recent critique of the technological innovation systems
framework has focused on its lack of attention for the
context in which these systems are embedded. This lack of
attention for context bears the risk of oversimplified
conclusions when identifying the causes for the success
or failure of technological innovation systems. System
interventions based on such oversimplified conclusions
are often ineffective, because they do not fit within the
context in which the system is embedded. Current
endeavors to conceptualize the context of technological
innovation systems have a strong institutional base. This
paper uses examples related to the building of
energy-efficient houses in Austria, the Netherlands and
Finland to show that the influence of context reaches
beyond what can be incorporated in an institutional
approach. We propose to use the concept of 'natures' of a
location, stemming from the field of geography, for a
more complete conceptualization of the context of
technological innovation systems.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | 5th International Conference on Sustainability Transitions: Impact and institutions - Utrecht, Netherlands Duration: 27 Aug 2014 → 29 Aug 2014 Conference number: 5 http://www.milesecure2050.eu/events/en/2014/03/14/readabout/5th-international-sustainability-transitions-ist-conference |
Conference
| Conference | 5th International Conference on Sustainability Transitions |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Utrecht |
| Period | 27/08/14 → 29/08/14 |
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Keywords
- technological innovation system
- context
- natures of a location
- conceptualization
