Policy Coherence Between Central and Local Governments in Supporting SMEs and Its Impact on Regional Growth

Jione Park, Taewon Kang, Convergence Industries Department, Jeonnam Research Institute, Republic of Korea, Graduate School of National Public Policy, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea

International Regional Science Review

Published online on September 15, 2025

Abstract

International Regional Science Review, Volume 49, Issue 2, Page 214-231, March 2026.
Innovation policies have recently shifted toward fostering ecosystems that leverage each region’s unique strengths and resources. While supporting regional industries—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—is essential, it remains complex ...