MeL research group win an award for outstanding paper

The article titled “Digital transformation policies to develop an effective startup ecosystem: the case of Barcelona”, published in the journal Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy, has been honored with the Outstanding Paper award in the 2024 Emerald Literati Awards.

The article has been prepared by Francesc Font Cot together with Enric Serradell López and Pablo Lara Navarra, both members of the Management & eLearning (MeL) research group at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC).

This award-winning article is now freely available for 12 months, offering the opportunity for global recognition. Readers are encouraged to share the link to the article with their networks and colleagues.

About the article

This paper provides a theoretical look at how implementing digital transformation policies can help create and energize entrepreneurial ecosystems by applying effective strategies and providing new incentives to stimulate and support the creation of new companies. An example of this is the BCN Green Deal agenda, a road map open to all social actors that outlines the main strategic lines that should guide the digital economic future of the city and its promotion.

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