Institutions, resources and innovation in East Africa: A firm level approach

Barasa, Laura; Knoben, Joris; Vermeulen, Patrick; Kimuyu, Peter; Kinyanjui, B.

doi:10.1016/j.respol.2016.11.008

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“…These determine the climate in which organizations operate, and therefore shape economic outcomes in conjunction with firm-internal resources (Barasa et al 2017). These determine the climate in which organizations operate, and therefore shape economic outcomes in conjunction with firm-internal resources (Barasa et al 2017).…”

Section: Clusters As Location-bound Institutional Arrangements (Lbi)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It has been demonstrated that stronger regional institutions increase the positive innovation impact of the human capital within a firm (Barasa et al 2017). It is also argued that regional institutional quality moderates the effects of the resources already available to firms.…”

Section: Clusters As Location-bound Institutional Arrangements (Lbi)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We know from theoretical work that higher-level institutions such as the quality of laws and regulations shape the environments in which firms operate (Rodríguez-Pose and Storper 2006). However, this research was conducted at the firm level, measuring employee and managerial human capital (Barasa et al 2017). geographical and network externalities) is limited.…”

Section: Conflation Of Dimensionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this third perspective, clusters are conceptualized along the lines of location-bound institutional arrangements. These determine the climate in which organizations operate, and therefore shape economic outcomes in conjunction with firm-internal resources (Barasa et al 2017). Over the past decade, cluster studies have investigated the ways in which firms can navigate and leverage these different innovation contexts through locational strategies (Asmussen et al 2009).…”

Section: Clusters As Location-bound Institutional Arrangements (Lbi)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Although our understanding of clusters and their contribution to economic performance has improved over the last three decades, the literature has become host to a wide array of divergent empirical and theoretical claims. We systematically review cluster studies published in top journals, highlighting the lack of integration among prior work. We focus on the ways in which Porter's three cluster dimensions, namely geography, networks, and institutions, have been utilized. None of the studies reviewed fully captured their complex interrelationships, which we argue is an important cause of the key disagreements in the literature. Configurational theorizing and analysis are presented as means by which the different approaches to cluster studies could be reconciled. We discuss how the application of a configurational approach can help explore new scholarly directions that can deepen our understanding of clusters and their performance‐enhancing potential. In doing so, we can move beyond an understanding of independent effects to emphasizing combinations of attributes that can generate multiple pathways to cluster performance outcomes.

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Section: Clusters As Location-bound Institutional Arrangements (Lbi)mentioning

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“…The dynamism of innovation systems is achieved through the evolution of innovation capability and absorptive capacity at the same time (Elad, Koski, 2010). Furthermore, the dynamism of innovation capacity results in the sustainable growth of absorptive capacity because innovative and investment activities increase the ability to emulate success, and resources are used in technological activities (Trejo, Gutiérrez,Guzman, 2016;Barasa, et al 2017). The evolution of absorptive capacity stabilizes innovation dynamism by increasing productivity especially in customer-related activities and adherence to technological activities.…”

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The impact of innovation on customer satisfaction: A study of the cosmetics producer in Tehran

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Corporate sustainability commitment in the Middle East and North Africa region: Impact on innovation and firm performance

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This study examines the effects of corporate sustainability factors (CSFs)—specifically gender diversity, energy practices, and environmental practices—on innovation and their subsequent impact on firm performance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. By integrating Absorptive Capacity Theory, we explore how these CSFs drive innovation, contributing to broader sustainable development goals. We analyze the impact of innovation on firm performance using the resource‐based view (RBV). Utilizing secondary data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey (WBES), we employ a two‐stage instrumental variable regression (IV‐2SLS) to address endogeneity and establish causal relationships. Our findings reveal that stakeholder engagement through gender diversity, energy practices, and environmental practices significantly enhances innovation, which, in turn, drives firm performance. Diverse leadership fosters creativity and innovation, while energy‐efficient and environmentally sustainable practices reduce costs, improve brand reputation, and align with sustainable development goals. These insights underscore essential policy implications for promoting environmental policy, clean production, and sustainable innovation ecosystems. Encouraging MENA firms to engage stakeholders and adopt sustainable practices can drive economic prosperity and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Institutions, resources and innovation in East Africa: A firm level approach

Cited by 215 publications

References 66 publications

Reconciling Perspectives on Clusters: An Integrative Review and Research Agenda

Reconciling Perspectives on Clusters: An Integrative Review and Research Agenda

The impact of innovation on customer satisfaction: A study of the cosmetics producer in Tehran

Corporate sustainability commitment in the Middle East and North Africa region: Impact on innovation and firm performance

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