Introducing link between information and innovation with diverse polar topics

Abstract

Both information and innovation in the polar topics are closely linked to attitudes towards innovation, complexity and change. The information can be seen like a valuable asset and resource for any collaboration and development in polar attentions. The information has a clear linkage to innovations and additionally, it can be shown that innovations might have a number of positive outcomes. Though the importance of information and innovation exist, however, the linkage between those is many times challenging. The idea of information and innovation in the public administration and governance has evolved in conjunction with a more detailed understanding of innovation. Public sector organizations often have multiple objectives which can be imprecise compared to business objectives. Often the issues faced by public authorities are complex, wicked and the certain policy can even have opposing effects. This article tackles some key issues alongside information and innovation in diverse polar topics.

Keywords:

• information
• innovation
• polar governance
• public administration
• steering

Acknowledgements

Thanks to all of the contributors for their papers, but also to those many of you who did reviews for submitted manuscripts. As an Editor, I am grateful for Anne-Marie Brady, Julia Jabour and Daniela Liggett who gave me valuable support to prepare and finalize the June 2014 Issue of The Polar Journal. Finally, I thank Taylor and Francis production editor, James Munro.

Notes

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