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Dr John H Howard
6 days ago5 min read
Innovation Ecosystems and Economics: Innovation Policy Meets Regional Development Strategy
John H. Howard, 11 February 2025 The transformation of regional economies through innovation presents one of the most compelling...
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Dr John H Howard
Feb 65 min read
Innovation Case Study: Building a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem in Coastal Queensland, Australia
Gavin Keeley and Dalene Wray*, 6 February 2025 The Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay-Sunshine Coast region presents one of...
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Dr John H Howard
Feb 47 min read
Beyond Start-ups: Thinking About Australia’s Technology Policy for Lasting Innovation
Australia’s innovation policy needs a paradigm shift. There must be a framework to support sustainable growth across all growth businesses
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Dr John H Howard
Jan 283 min read
Innovation Case Study: Transforming the World’s Biggest Coal Port
The Port of Newcastle's evolution from a coal export hub to a diversified maritime gateway exemplifies how legacy infrastructure can adapt.
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Dr John H Howard
Jan 239 min read
VET’s Third Wobbly-Leg: New Glue Required
About a year back, it was stated VET’s ‘big challenge in 2024 was to fix the long-term 'wobbly third leg’
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Dr John H Howard
Jan 217 min read
Sydney's Innovation Network: Coordinating Connected Urban Innovation Precincts
As innovation takes centre stage in national economic strategy, the governance of knowledge-intensive ecosystems is a major policy challege.
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Dr John H Howard
Jan 145 min read
Strategic Patience or Root and Branch Reform: What Will Shape Australia's Research Future?
The Universities Accord Report pushed for 'root and branch' reform of the R&D system. But could strategic patience be more transformative?
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Dr John H Howard
Dec 19, 20246 min read
From Apps to Platforms: Securing Australia's Leadership in Global Technology
Australia has achieved remarkable success in consumer-facing applications. But it faces a crucial challenge developing platform technologies
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Dr John H Howard
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Australia's Science, Research and Innovation Architecture: Strategic Imperatives for Systemic Transformation
Australia's SRI architecture stands at a critical inflection point, demanding recalibration of institutional frameworks and priorities
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Dr John H Howard
Dec 12, 20245 min read
Breaking the Cycle: Why reviews of R&D in Australia fail
The history of reviews of research and innovation in Australia follows a predictable and disheartening cycle
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Dr John H Howard
Dec 10, 20248 min read
25 Years of Reviews and Policy Statements: What Do They Reveal About Australia's R&D Challenges?
Australia’s future as an innovation leader hinges on its ability to consolidate knowledge and insights provided in previous reviews.
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Dr John H Howard
Dec 4, 20245 min read
The nobility of research and the poverty of its assessment
Mark Dodgson*, 5 December 2024 In the not too dim, distant past, American Presidents could inspire by referring to the best, rather than...
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Dr John H Howard
Dec 4, 20245 min read
Strategic Examination of the Research and Development: Opportunities and Challenges
John H Howard, 4 December 2024 The Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of the Research and Development (R&D) system offers a...
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Dr John H Howard
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Balancing Structure and Vision: A Blueprint for Resilient Innovation Ecosystems
John H Howard, 3 December 2024 Why do some regions emerge as global leaders in innovation while others struggle to adapt? The answer...
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Dr John H Howard
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Would Greater Diversity of Career Experience Benefit SES Public Sector Leadership?
Dr Craig Fowler*, 26 November 2026 Â Are you: a better coach for having played the game at highest level; a superior baron of a media...
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Dr John H Howard
Nov 23, 20244 min read
Science and technology shapes our world
Roy Green*, 21 November, 2024* After the second world war, there was another bout of industry building. Here, in an extract from his...
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Dr John H Howard
Nov 19, 20245 min read
Rethinking Innovation for Sustainability: Lessons from Australian and Californian Agrifood Systems.
Rajesh Gopalakrishnan Nair [1] , November 2024 Australia and California share many similarities concerning the diversity of geographical...
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Dr John H Howard
Nov 12, 20245 min read
Promises and perils of the Future Made in Australia Act*
Australia's industrial policy is shifting with the Future Made in Australia Act. However, there are concerns about potential inefficiencies
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Dr John H Howard
Nov 5, 20247 min read
Rapid Transition from Policy to Practice: How the CHIPS and Science Act is Transforming the US Tech Landscape
John H Howard, 5 November 2024* The passage of the US CHIPS and Science Act  in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s pursuit of...
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Dr John H Howard
Oct 29, 20248 min read
Reimagining Australia's Research Future: Strategic Overhaul for Innovation and Impact
The Review is an opportunity to reshape Australia's research system, aiming for a coherent, future-facing model that boosts investment.
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