Introduction

This book brings together a collection of well-studied papers largely drawn from experiences in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and North America, with the aim to explore from various perspectives the theoretical and practical aspects that underpin triple helix as a strategy for innovation and sustainable development. It also represents the first attempt to date to explore options for and difficulties in operationalising the triple helix system in the context of developing countries. The genesis of the book can be traced to a Bristol conference in September 2006 that sought to address the relevance of triple helix as a strategy for sustainable development in developing countries.