Abstract
Public sector innovation has politically come more into focus as a tool to meet future challenges. However, there is a need to increase our knowledge on innovation activity in the public sector. In this chapter, we provide insights on innovation in Danish public workplaces by exploring recent survey data. We present evidence on the overall activity levels and types of innovation. We focus on the extent of collaborative innovation between workplaces and firms, citizens, research institutions, etc. Results show that 80% of all types of innovations involve some kind of collaboration, a level similar to that of other Nordic countries. External collaboration on innovation enhances knowledge; competences for problem solving, in turn increase productivity.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Globalisation, new and emerging technologies, and sustainable development : The Danish Innovation System in Transition |
| Editors | Jesper Lindgaard Christensen, Birgitte Gregersen, Jacob Rubæk Holm, Edward Lorenz |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publication date | 3 May 2021 |
| Edition | 1. |
| Pages | 130-145 |
| Chapter | 7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780367480479 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781000368727 |
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| Publication status | Published - 3 May 2021 |
| Series | Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology |
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