چکیده (انگلیسی):

This study argues that the concept of ‘self-organization’ is useful as an alternative to evaluate innovative
capacity in rural communities and enable an effective engagement with the economic development regions.
The concept of self-organization provides a means of reviewing regions in a manner which enables local
Governments to measure and develop innovative capacity. Developing innovative capacity is seen as an
important driver for achieving the targets of a country strategic planning agenda. This paper presents a study
in the state of South Australia, Australia in which the self-organization concept offers a strategy for
proactively engaging the regions to innovation.