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Industrial policy, multilevel governance and regional development: the case of the UK semiconductor industry

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article identifies the main governance challenges in formulating and implementing national industrial policies that aim to foster regional development. It explores the interface between industrial policy, multilevel governance and regional development. The article takes a case study approach focusing on the UK Government’s semiconductor industrial strategy in the context of an emerging semiconductor cluster in South Wales. It finds that in this case industrial policy emerged from a decision-making process that was particularly divorced from regional considerations. It concludes that national governments must more seriously engage with multilevel governance if industrial policy is to be successful.

Source: Territory Politics Governance

DOI: 10.1080/21622671.2025.2496328

Authors: Mark Lang, Robert Huggins, Max Munday

Institution: Cardiff University

Language: English

Topic: Regional Development and Policy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: UK Research and Innovation