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Rethinking the Limits of Polycentric Governance: Towards a More Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Framework for Sustainable Development in the Global South
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: Received: 12 July 2024 / Approved: 12 July 2024 / Online: 14 July 2024 (03:12:01 CEST)
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Moleka, P. Rethinking the Limits of Polycentric Governance: Towards a More Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Framework for Sustainable Development in the Global South. Preprints2024, 2024071096. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1096.v1
Moleka, P. Rethinking the Limits of Polycentric Governance: Towards a More Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Framework for Sustainable Development in the Global South. Preprints 2024, 2024071096. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1096.v1
Moleka, P. Rethinking the Limits of Polycentric Governance: Towards a More Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Framework for Sustainable Development in the Global South. Preprints2024, 2024071096. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1096.v1
APA Style
Moleka, P. (2024). Rethinking the Limits of Polycentric Governance: Towards a More Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Framework for Sustainable Development in the Global South. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1096.v1
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Moleka, P. 2024 "Rethinking the Limits of Polycentric Governance: Towards a More Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Framework for Sustainable Development in the Global South" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1096.v1
Abstract
Polycentric governance, as conceptualized by the Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom, has been widely celebrated as a promising approach to fostering inclusive innovation ecosystems in the Global South. By emphasizing the coordination of multiple decision-making centers and the engagement of diverse stakeholders, polycentric systems are believed to enhance the inclusivity and responsiveness of innovation processes, crucial for addressing societal challenges and promoting equitable development. However, this article argues that the theoretical and practical application of polycentric governance may not adequately address the inherent power structures and complexities within inclusive innovation ecosystems. Drawing on critical analysis, empirical evidence, and complementary theoretical perspectives, this paper interrogates the limitations of polycentric governance and proposes a more nuanced, multidimensional framework for inclusive innovation governance in the context of the Global South.
Keywords
Polycentric governance; Herbert Simon; neoclassical current of economics; social dilemmas; Friedrich Hayek; Ostrom; innovation; Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD); John Rogers; property rights; marginalized communities; grassroots innovators; underrepresented groups
Subject
Social Sciences, Government
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
