The role of initial and gradual trust in growing and unlocking regional industrial specialisations

Regional development is a dynamic process where relatively stable periods are interrupted by phases of more rapid transformation and disruption. Such dynamics heavily influenced the scope nature knowledge networks. Trust key mechanism influencing mobilisation networks for learning innovation thereby an important factor understanding regional development. This paper sets out to unpack role initial gradual trust in advancing differentiated view that sheds light on why, when, how affects positive or negative way. Avenues future research identified.