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Evolving a Regionally-Based Mechanism for the Provision of Technical Knowledge to SMEs: Lessons for Policy

Tucker, Jonathan; Lean, Jonathan

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Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Lean



Abstract

© 2005, © 2005 SAGE Publications. This paper describes and evaluates a pilot project undertaken in the South West of England to develop a computer-based system for facilitating effective technical knowledge transfer to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It explores the problem of technical knowledge transfer to SMEs, focusing in particular on the policy context. The conceptualization, development and implementation of the pilot project, called ‘e-volve’, are described. The project's failure to develop beyond the pilot period provides the focus for its evaluation. Interview data were collected from system users to identify the main issues affecting the success of the initiative. Key factors concerned with the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and system membership are highlighted, as are a number of institutional and political issues relating to the e-volve project. Recommendations relating to both the implementation of technical knowledge systems and associated public policy issues are provided.

Citation

Lean, J., & Tucker, J. (2005). Evolving a Regionally-Based Mechanism for the Provision of Technical Knowledge to SMEs: Lessons for Policy. Industry and Higher Education, 19(4), 325-332. https://doi.org/10.5367/0000000054615513

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 5, 2005
Publication Date Aug 1, 2005
Deposit Date Jan 20, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Industry and Higher Education
Print ISSN 0950-4222
Electronic ISSN 2043-6858
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 19
Issue 4
Pages 325-332
DOI https://doi.org/10.5367/0000000054615513
Keywords knowledge transfer, technology transfer, SMEs, e-volve
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1048267
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/0000000054615513

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