With rural economies moving away from traditional industries such as farming, mining and seaside tourism, rural areas are gradually becoming less distinct from their urban counterparts
Innovation strategies developed by central government, the devolved administrations, regional agencies and local authorities need to include specific plans for stimulating innovation in rural areas.
To be well-prepared for the economic and social challenges facing the UK we need to approach innovation as a UK-wide activity rather than just the domain of urban areas.
Published
December 2007
Author
Sami Mahroum, Jane Atterton, Neil Ward, Allan M. Williams, Richard Naylor, Rob Hindle, Frances Rowe
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