An international comparison of models of cultural and national identity and their implications for New Zealnd innovation

Recent research in the AERU has focussed on the study of technology users’ innovation (TUI). The primary objective of the research was to identify the conditions under which socio-technical networks best foster technology development, adoption and commercialisation, in order to contribute to improved innovation outcomes and innovation governance in New Zealand. The research aim was to increase our fundamental knowledge of (1) technology users as a source of innovation, (2) how socio-technical networks work to help or hinder innovation, (3) the unique technology governance factors in New Zealand and (4) the distinctive cultural qualities of New Zealand innovation. One research goal was to devise models of national identity, culture and innovation for selected countries. In line with this goal, this report focuses on cross-cultural comparison of cultural and national identity. Through comparison with other nations, one can come to better understand the uniqueness of New Zealand’s cultural and national identity situation and what this means for New Zealand innovation.Funding for the research reported here was provide by the New Zealand Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, under contract number LINX 0801