Globally distributed knowledge networks

WP2 Globally distributed knowledge networks Focus will be on systemic and institutional factors explaining innovation performance of Norwegian industries. Traditionally, Norway has been characterized by low productivity and have low scores on innovations and R&D statistics. In spite of this, Norway is at the productivity top and is enabling a number of new innovative industry sectors. These issues will be studied by qualitative micro level case studies of firms in four different sectors which performs ver y well in international competition.