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State-owned enterprises as drivers for regional missions in the Global South: insights from INVAP in Patagonia and Agrogenética Riojana in Northwest Argentina

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article addresses the lack of empirical evidence on the implementation of mission-oriented policies (MOPs) at the regional level by presenting two case studies from Argentina. It examines how subnational state-owned enterprises (SOEs) drive MOPs in peripheral regions, focusing on INVAP, a highly successful SOE of Río Negro, Patagonia, and Agrogenética Riojana, a young but well-established SOE of La Rioja, Northwest Argentina, the country’s most disadvantaged region. Drawing on a conceptual framework to assess SOEs’ productive resources and dynamic capabilities, this study contributes to the discussion on MOP implementation at the regional level, offering novel insights for Global South contexts.

Source: Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society

DOI: 10.1093/cjres/rsaf017

Authors: Manuel Gonzalo, Leila Mucarsel, Gabriela Starobinsky, Gastón Burlot

Institutions: National University of Quilmes, National University of Chilecito, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Aconcagua University, Balseiro Institute

Language: English

Topic: Regional Development and Innovation

Subfield: Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4413184907

FWCI: 3.775

Cites: 53

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10