On Wednesday, January 17, 2023, Dr. Ioanna Kastelli, (LIEE /National Technical University of Athens), took part as a distinguished speaker in the online panel of the prestigious Innovation Knowledge Development (IKD) seminar series. The seminar was titled “When is Industry Sustainable; New Perspectives on Sustainable Industrial Policies and Development”. Notably, the discussion was expertly moderated by Professor Smita Srinivas, accompanied by the insightful contributions of professors Lukasz Mamica and Keun Lee.

The overarching goal of the panel discussion was to shed light on the two-year-long endeavors of the research team. Their primary objective was to delve into the intricate web of factors that underpin the success of industrial policies. Through a comprehensive exploration, the panel sought to understand the multifaceted challenges and emerging opportunities inherent in the formulation of effective and sustainable policies. Of particular importance was the need to strike a delicate balance between fostering economic development and upholding environmental responsibility.

In line with this ambitious agenda, the researchers meticulously curated a special issue that is slated for publication in the spring of 2023. This special issue, set to be featured in the esteemed Review of Evolutionary Political Economy, is themed around “Industrial Policy for Sustainable Development”.

Find the issue at the link: https://link.springer.com/journal/43253/volumes-and-issues/4-1 

More information about the IKD panel and seminars can be found on the Open University website: https://www5.open.ac.uk/ikd/events/ikd-seminar-series-when-industry-sustainable-new-perspectives-sustainable-industrial-policies