Thaïs Franken

University of Aruba, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty Member

United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology, Graduate Student

Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Graduate School of Governance, Graduate Student

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Thaïs G. Franken, MSc. is a lecturer in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Aruba. She teaches in both the Social Work & Development (SWD) and Organization, Governance & Management (OGM) bachelor programs. Besides teaching, she is a researcher for the Aruba Institute of Good Governance & Leadership (*GG&L), an independent, multi-disciplinary, and not-for-profit competence center of the University of Aruba that focusses on research and capacity building activities.

She holds a double Master of Science degree in Public Policy and Human Development from Maastricht University and the United Nations University Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) with a specialization in “Innovation, Institutions, and Development”.

Thais is also a PhD candidate and intends to research how formal and informal civil society networks in the social-cultural sector on small island communities, specifically Aruba and Bonaire, impact policy-making processes. In her role of an academic researcher she also represents Aruba as an executive board member for the Caribbean Research Acquisition Forum (CARAF).

Thaïs’ research and publications focus on the creative industries, cultural development, cultural heritage, civil society networks, public policy, governance, and innovation for sustainable development.

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The Road Towards an Innovative Aruba: A Q-Analysis on the Synergy Between the Creative Industry and Knowledge Economy as a Driver to Stimulate Socio-Economic Development in Aruba’s Local Innovation System

In recent years, economists have come to recognize the role of technology, as well as information... more In recent years, economists have come to recognize the role of technology, as well as information, innovation, and creativity, in expanding economic potential towards sustainable development. An innovative economy that is driven by knowledge, creativity, technology, and anchored in strong values will help build resilience in small island developing states (SIDS). The aim of this research is to contribute with knowledge towards the innovative development of small island states, specifically Aruba, considering its socio-economic circumstances and the necessity to catch up to other developed countries. The main research question is: “How can a synergy between the creative industry and a knowledge-based economy, implemented within a Quadruple Helix Innovation Model to stimulate sustainable socio-economic development in the local innovation system of Aruba?”. This research is conducted as a case study and makes use of a mixed-method approach to measure human subjectivity with the help of a participatory policy instrument, the Q-methodology. A total of 28 participants contributed to the results of this research. The Q-sorting consisted of a Q-sample of 40 statements, which was collected online with the use of the Q-software software. The Q-analysis of the collected data resulted in five social perspectives, which are categorized as; Team Players, Growth Seekers, Neutralists, Innovation Enthusiasts, Innovation Sceptics, and Innovators. In the end, the results conclude that a possible synergy between the creative industry and knowledge economy could thrive through a Citizen-centered Living Lab Quadruple Helix Innovation Model in the future, however, effective policy measures will be necessary to see this through.

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