A inovação no território do Espírito Santo : do planejamento governamental às redes de inovação

Abstract

In current days thinking about development means thinking about innovation, innovative territories, technology, science and technology, companies, qualified resources, investment. The innovation theme, related to territory, has been the object of study and research in areas such as economics, geography, and specifically the geography of innovation. Theoretical approaches define the State has an important role in regulating and encouraging innovation processes. The purpose of the dissertation is to understand how innovation and territory are represented in the strategic governmental plans of Espírito Santo, from the year 2000 to the year 2020. To achieve this objective, qualitative analyses of the plans were carried out, and quantitative of the budget data of the actions aimed at innovation and data related to variables linked to innovation and the territory, with the construction of illustrative tables and maps. As a result, it was confirmed that the State has made progress, however keeping the State at the same levels when compared to the other states of the federation. In summary, the dissertation indicates the reassessment and restructuring of government plans with regard to the role of the State in promoting and encouraging innovation processes in the territory.