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Waves of innovation: the role of sustainability in driving impact in the blue e...
Elston, Jennifer Nicole; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaThe Blue Economy, with its emphasis on ocean-based industries, is critical for achieving sustainable development. This study investigates the intricate relationship between sustainability, innovation, and their economic, environmental, and social impacts within Portugal’s Blue Economy. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships between sustainabi...
Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Tr...
Pinto, Hugo; Odoi, Evans; Nogueira, Carla; Viana, Luiz Fernando CâmaraAfrican economies are undergoing significant structural transformation, transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. Driven by urbanization, technological innovation, and global trade, this shift offers opportunities for sustainable growth but faces challenges such as infrastructure gaps and institutional hurdles. This paper examines the dynamics of structural cha...
The governance of smart regions in peripheral Areas: exploring the case of a to...
Valente, Bernardo; Elston, Jennifer; Pinto, Hugo; Elston, Jennifer NicoleThis article examines the dynamics of governance, stakeholder collaboration, and resource allocation in developing smart regions within peripheral territories. Using the Algarve (Portugal) as a case study—a region characterized by its peripheral status and reliance on tourism—this research explores efforts to integrate technological innovations and promote economic diversification. Data were collected from docu...
Smart specialisation evaluation with real project data: a general equilibrium m...
Szabó, Norbert; Polónyi-Andor, Krisztina; Sebestyén, Tamás; Pinto, HugoAs the first smart specialisation planning period (2014–2020) ended, monitoring and evaluation became crucial. Analysing the successes and failures of smart specialisation strategy (S3) through a good monitoring and evaluation system contributes to the evidence base on which an efficient redesign and improvement of S3 can be performed. In this paper, we apply an extended version of the geographic, macro and reg...
Perceptions and behaviors concerning tourism degrowth and sustainable tourism: ...
Pinto, Hugo; Barboza, Miriam; Nogueira, CarlaThe current economic model centered on perpetual growth is unsustainable. Without a shift away from this growth-centric approach and rampant consumerism, the environmental and social crises will persist. This article explores tourists' relationship with degrowth and sustainability. Through an empirical investigation, the study explores the relatively uncharted territory of how tourists engage with degrowth. Emp...
Universities and institutionalization of regional innovation policy in peripher...
Pinto, HugoRegional innovation policies are currently influenced by a series of territorial innovation models, with the regional innovation system (RIS) approach being one of the prominent examples. The rationale of smart specialization strategies (S3s) is deeply influenced by the RIS concept and highlights the importance of entrepreneurial discovery and shared governance by different types of actors. Among them, universi...
Tides of Change for a Sustainable Blue Economy: A Systematic Literature Review ...
Elston, Jennifer; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaThe Blue Economy, a dynamic field intertwining ocean sustainability, innovation, and economic progress, stands as a beacon of hope for fostering inclusive growth while advancing sustainable practices. This systematic literature review embarks on a journey to unravel the intricate relationship between innovation and sustainable practices within the Blue Economy, to uncover how innovation transforms and promotes ...
Smart specialization, public authorities, and innovation intermediaries in deve...
Pinto, Hugo; Laranja, Manuel; Uyarra, ElviraDespite a growing body of literature on smart specialization, the role of public authorities and innovation intermediaries, particularly in developing regions, remains understudied. This research examines one of the first attempts to apply the smart specialization framework to the development of an innovation strategy outside Europe, specifically in the Pernambuco State, Brazil. We focus on two priority areas (...
Do you have feet in your shoes? innovation and resilience in a footwear industr...
Viana, Luiz Fernando Câmara; Hoffmann, Valmir Emil; Pinto, Hugo; Diez-Vial, IsabelThis study examines innovation as a shock reaction in the process of regional economic resilience, focusing on a footwear industrial district in southern Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Th e results show that innovation, a mechanism of adaptability, emerged in the industrial district not only to support economic recovery, but also to mitigate the adverse effects. ff ects. Firms implemented novel marketing ...
Mountain tourism stakeholders’ perspectives on waste management: The case of Ev...
Sangeeta Neupane; Pinto, Hugo; Pintassilgo, PedroWaste on Mount Everest, both intentional and unintentional, is a significant concern. The study, based on a site visit and interviews with residents, business owners, tourists, and government officials, highlights the region’s severe waste management issues. Key problems include the rising number of tourists, inadequate information, limited waste management infrastructure, and a lack of collective commitment. S...