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On the Role Played by Temporary Geographical Proximity in Knowledge Transmission

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Torre, André·2008·Regional Studies

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Torre A. On the role played by temporary geographical proximity in knowledge transmission, Regional Studies. This paper defends the thesis that geographical proximity remains essential for knowledge transfer, but not often implies the co-location of innovation and research activities. The need for geographical proximity now mostly affects certain stages of the process of production, research or development. Short- or medium-term visits are often sufficient for the partners to exchange the information needed for cooperation. The mobility of individuals makes it possible to implement this mechanism. Temporary geographical proximity implies a strong relation to space, but one that differs in nature from that described by the traditional approaches. Torre A. Rôle de la proximité géographique temporaire dans la transmission de la connaissance, Regional Studies. Dans cet article, nous défendons la thèse selon laquelle la proximité géographique demeure essentielle au transfert des connaissances mais qu'elle n'implique pas souvent la co-localisation d'activités d'innovation et de recherche. La nécessité de la proximité géographique affecte surtout, aujourd'hui, certaines étapes des processus de production, de recherche et de développement. Les visites à court ou moyen terme suffisent souvent aux partenaires pour échanger des informations nécessaires à leur coopération. La mobilité des individus permet de mettre en œuvre ce mécanisme. La proximité géographique temporaire induit une forte relation à l'espace mais une relation qui diffère en nature de celle qui est décrite par les approches classiques. Proximité géographique Proximité organisée Ubiquité Agrégats Torre A. Die Rolle der vorübergehenden geografischen Nähe zur Wissensübertragung, Regional Studies. In diesem Artikel verteidigen wir die These, dass eine geografische Nähe zur Wissensübertragung nach wie vor unverzichtbar ist, aber oft keinen gemeinsamen Standort der Innovations- und Forschungsarbeit voraussetzt. Die Notwendigkeit einer geografischen Nähe betrifft heute meistens bestimmte Phasen im Produktions-, Forschungs- oder Entwicklungsprozess. Oft sind kurze oder mittellange Besuche für die Partner ausreichend, um die für eine Zusammenarbeit benötigten Informationen auszutauschen. Die Mobilität der einzelnen Personen macht eine Umsetzung dieses Mechanismus möglich. Eine vorübergehende geografische Nähe setzt eine enge Verbindung zum Raum voraus, deren Beschaffenheit jedoch von den Beschreibungen der traditionellen Ansätze abweicht. Geografische Nähe Organisierte Nähe Ubiquität Cluster Torre A. El papel desempeñado por la proximidad geográfica temporal en la transmisión de conocimiento, Regional Studies. En este artículo defendemos la tesis de que la proximidad geográfica sigue siendo un factor fundamental para la transferencia de conocimientos aunque esto no suele implicar la ubicación conjunta de las actividades de innovación y las de investigación. La necesidad de proximidad geográfica ahora afecta sobre todo a ciertas fases del proceso de producción, investigación y desarrollo. Las visitas a corto o medio plazo son con frecuencia suficientes para que los socios intercambien la información que necesitan para cooperar. La movilidad de los individuos facilita la aplicación de este mecanismo. La proximidad geográfica temporal entraña una estrecha relación en el espacio pero que difiere en naturaleza de la que se describe en enfoques tradicionales. Proximidad geográfica Proximidad organizada Ubicuidad Agrupaciones

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Authors
Torre, A.
Affiliations
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)
Corresponding author
Torre, André
Venue
Regional Studies
Published
2008-07
Volume
42
Issue
6
Pages
869-889
ISSN
  • 0034-3404 (ISSN-L)
  • 1360-0591
OpenAlex
W2031909609
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70.12
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Language
en
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Agglomeration and Urban Systems
  • Social Sciences › Development › Regional Development and Innovation
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Innovation and Knowledge Management
Keywords
knowledge transfer, knowledge spillovers, innovation, research and development, individual mobility, agglomeration, ubiquity, spatial relations, innovation clusters, regional innovation policy

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