Abstract
PurposeThis paper aims to understand how the different stakeholders assess the adequacy of smart specialization policies defined for their regions.Design/methodology/approachThis paper has followed a quantitative methodology through the application of questionnaire surveys to stakeholders of the various territorial regions in Portugal.FindingsAs a result, from the “resource-based view” approach applied to the various regions, the attained results highlight that the suitability of smart specialization policies defined for the Portuguese regions is not unanimous among its stakeholders.Originality/valueThe research can be used as a tool to assist regional policymakers in strategic reflection when defining and adjusting smart specialization strategies in their territories.
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