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The ‘third mission’ and ‘triple helix mission’ of universities as evolutionary processes in the development of the network of knowledge production: Reflections on SME experiences in Thailand
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Document Title
The 'third mission' and 'triple helix mission' of universities as evolutionary processes in the development of the network of knowledge production: Reflections on SME experiences in Thailand
Author
Nakwa K., Zawdie G.
Affiliations
National Science and Technology Development Agency, 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Strathclyde, James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow, G1 1XJ, United Kingdom
Type
Article
Source Title
Science and Public Policy
ISSN
03023427
Year
2016
Volume
43
Issue
5
Page
622-629
Open Access
All Open Access, Green
Publisher
Oxford University Press
DOI
10.1093/scipol/scw030
Format
Abstract
This paper explores the 'third mission' and 'triple helix mission' of universities in Thailand. These functions of universities are often conflated, whereas conceptually they represent separate stages in the evolution of the sphere of knowledge production. The 'third mission' concept is presented as the antecedent to the 'triple helix mission', and involves relationships between institutional spheres, with the boundaries clearly delineated. In the 'triple helix system', institutional spheres converge and boundaries are blurred. The transition from the 'third mission' to the 'triple helix system'- and the subsequent emergence of entrepreneurial universities-is expedited by the intervention of intermediary organisations that span boundaries and broker between institutional spheres to promote knowledge exchange. Analysis of experience in Thailand shows that the transition from the 'third mission' to the 'triple helix system' has been constrained by limited networking experience and weak social capital among the actors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. © The Author 2016. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
Industrial Classification
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 1
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 2
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 3
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N/A
Rights
N/A
Publication Source
Scopus