@MASTERSTHESIS{ 2021:33413243,
 	title = {Contributions of international events on local development: the case of the knowledge cities world summit in Bento Gonçalves},
 	year = {2021},
 	url = "http://bibliotecatede.uninove.br/handle/tede/2485",
 	abstract = "Knowledge-based urban development (KBUD) is a strategic approach that considers knowledge as a critical element for urban transformation and sustainable development. The incorporation of KBUD into a city’s development process can occur through different paths. This study analysed how an international event on the theme of knowledge-based urban development can contribute to the local KBUD of the host city. In order to do so, the study applied two qualitative research approaches: a semi-structured interview-based qualitative analysis was adopted for investigation of the annually held event Knowledge Cities World Summit (KCWS). Then, a case study was carried out to focus on the Brazilian city of Bento Gonçalves, which hosted the fourth edition of the KCWS in 2011. The interview technique was used as the primary data collection method, while content analysis was applied to analyse the interview transcripts. Document and indicator analysis provided complementary evidence in support of triangulation. Findings indicated that among the contributions of KCWS to Bento Gonçalves’ KBUD are those associated with the local university's role in city development. KCWS contributed to placing the university as a leader of the local KBUD movement. From there, other effects and other KBUD initiatives were developed in the city. The analysis also suggested that the local context had an influence on the nature of the event’s contributions. Even so, Bento Gonçalves' results are a signalisation to the various Brazilian cities inserted in similar contexts and planning to follow KBUD's path.",
 	publisher = {Universidade Nove de Julho},
 	scholl = {Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cidades Inteligentes e Sustentáveis},
 	note = {Administração}
}