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Insights into Structures in Policy-Driven Inter-Organisational Networks for Innovation: Cases from Malaysia’s MSC Flagships
Abstract
The study compares network structures that emerged in three inter-organisational projects set up under the MSC Malaysia initiative by the Government of Malaysia. These consortia are seen as policy-driven inter-organisational networks and, with data collected through interviews; the links among the organisations are mapped to gain an understanding of the structures that emerged in these networks. The findings provide lessons for other emerging countries that are embarking on similar projects i.e. cluster-oriented developments with policy-driven inter-organisational networks. These findings are seen as particularly useful when emerging countries invest in technology-related projects and invite multinational companies to work together with local firms.
- keywords
- Inter-organisational networks, network structures, innovation, MSC Malaysia, policy-driven
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