Innovation in Israel

Abstract

The past decade has witnessed a growing number of theoretical and empirical studies analyzing the components of innovation; the ways in which it filters into political, social, and cultural systems; how it accelerates; what drives its existence; and its advantages and disadvantages (Seeck and Diehl 2017). This special issue, a joint initiative of the Israel Political Science Association (ISPSA) and Israel Studies Review, seeks to examine innovation in the Israeli political and societal sphere. Rooted in different disciplines, the articles are diverse yet connected to the political world, offering a distinctive preliminary mosaic that highlights the theme of innovation in Israel as it unfolds between politics, society, and culture.

Regional development policy in Galilee periphery in Israel

“…While there are obvious size differences, structural variances are also significant. Public sector innovation often involves policies designed to create networks where each partner contributes resources (Galanti et al., 2020). The LEADER and URBACT programs, as well as Israel's regional clusters, focus on pooling resources from various local entities.…”