Roles for City Governments in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: An Initial Exploration

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harper-Anderson, Elsie

Contributor:

Gates, Susan M.

O'Hollaren, Kelsey

Language:

English

Other Title:

Roles for City Governments in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Place of Publication:

RAND Corporation 2023

Summary:

To enhance the understanding of the role of local government in entrepreneurial ecosystems, RAND researchers reviewed available resources and interviewed local officials from six selected cities from February to April 2022. This research resulted in a description of four key roles local governments play in establishing and supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems: convener and agenda setter, policymaker, regulation navigator, and conduit. Each city approached these roles differently, sometimes working closely with partners or affiliates to fulfill them. Several local government actors undertake these roles, including mayors and their cabinet members, city council members, city administrative departments or offices, and city task forces and working groups.