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The transition towards a bio-based economy: A comparative study based on social network analysis
Enrica Imbert1, Luana Ladu2, Almona Tani1
1Unitelma-Sapienza, University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 295, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Journal of Environmental Management
|October 7, 2018
Summary
Bioplastics innovation niches are crucial for sustainable growth. While expectations are high, policy support and stable regulations are key challenges for niche development in countries like Italy and Germany.
Area of Science:
- Bio-based economy
- Sustainable development
- Innovation management
Background:
- Bioplastics represent a key sector within the growing bio-based economy.
- Developing a bioplastics innovation niche is vital for sustainable long-term economic growth.
- The Strategic Niche Management framework provides a lens to analyze niche development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze niche development mechanisms in the bioplastics sector.
- To compare niche development in Italy and Germany, focusing on policy divergence.
- To understand the role of expectations, learning, and networking in bioplastics innovation.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of bioplastics innovation niches in Italy and Germany.
- Application of the Strategic Niche Management framework, examining niche mechanisms.
- Analysis of network structures and actor interactions within the bioplastics sector.
Main Results:
- High expectations for the bioplastics sector were observed in both Italy and Germany.
- Niche development is hindered by inconsistent policy support and regulatory instability.
- The Italian network shows strong inter-firm knowledge exchange, while the German network includes active institutional actors.
Conclusions:
- Policy strategies significantly influence the structure of social networks within bioplastics innovation niches.
- Germany's R&D investment and Italy's demand-side policies shape distinct network architectures.
- Addressing policy and regulatory challenges is crucial for advancing bioplastics niche development and achieving sustainable growth.
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