Dr Dylan Henderson
Senior Research Fellow, Welsh Economy Research Unit
- hendersond3@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 6928
- T02, Aberconway Building, Colum Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3EU
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My research interests span innovation, ICT and public policy. I am particularly interested in the spatial dynamics of policy development and outcomes at the regional level. My research is currently examining the role of actors and institutions in the development and maintenance of public policy processes, with a particular focus on broadband and digital policies. I have published in a range of leading journals and policy publications, and have conducted research for organisations such as the European Commission, Welsh Government, regional development agencies and universities across Europe. As a Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff Business School my research is currently contributing to the Welsh Government programme of support for superfast broadband.
Education and qualifications
- PhD Regional Economic Development, 1999, Cardiff University (ESRC award)
- MSc Technical Change and Regional Development (Distinction), 1995, Cardiff University (SERC award)
- BA (Hons) Geography, 1993, Manchester University
Professional memberships
- Regional Studies Association
- PRINCE2 / Axelos
Career overview
- 2016 - present: Cardiff Business School, Welsh Economic Research Unit
- 2005 - 2016: Senior consultant, CM International
- 1999 - 2005: Consultant, CM International
- 1994 -1995: Research assistant, Centre for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, Cardiff University
Committees and reviewing
- 2016 - 2018: Cardiff Business School’s Shadow Management Board
2019
- Henderson, D. 2019. Policy entrepreneurship in context: Understanding the role of institutions in the emergence of novel policy solutions for services innovation in Finland and Ireland. Science and Public Policy 46(5), pp. 668-678. (10.1093/scipol/scz020)
- Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2019. Examining the policy mix for broadband deployment in Wales: The role of informal coordination in the last mile. Local Economy (10.1177/0269094219883396)
- Henderson, D. 2019. Policy path dependency in a less developed region: The evolution of regional innovation policy in Wales (UK). Revista Galega de Economia 28(2), pp. 39-52. (10.15304/rge.28.2.6155)
- Henderson, D. 2019. Institutional work in the maintenance of regional innovation policy instruments: Evidence from Wales. Regional Studies (10.1080/00343404.2019.1634251)
- Henderson, D. and Norris, L. 2019. Broadband, productivity and the Welsh Economy. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University. Available at: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/business-school/2019/05/13/broadband-productivity-and-the-welsh-economy/
- Jones, C. and Henderson, D. 2019. Broadband and uneven spatial development: the case of Cardiff City-Region. Local Economy 34(3), pp. 228-247. (10.1177/0269094219841590)
- Henderson, D. and Reynolds, L. 2019. New focus on the foundations of the UK’s economy might help poorest regions post-Brexit. The Conversation 2019(27 Mar)
2018
- Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2018. From consensus to conflict in the regional policy mix for broadband deployment: examining the role of informal coordination. Presented at: 29th European Regional Conference of the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) 2018, Trento, Italy, 1-4 August 201829th European Regional Conference of the International Telecommunications Society (ITS): "Towards a digital future: Turning technology into markets?". EconStor
2017
- Henderson, D. 2017. Assessing the impact of broadband use on the Welsh economy. Welsh Economic Review 25, pp. 28-36. (10.18573/j.2017.10196)
2002
- Morgan, K. J. and Henderson, D. 2002. Regions as laboratories: the rise of regional experimentalism in Europe. In: Innovation and Social Learning. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 204-226.
2000
- Izushi, H. and Henderson, D. 2000. Designing learning networks in peripheral regions: comparison of two models. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy 18(6), pp. 697-710. (10.1068/c10m)
- Henderson, D. 2000. EU Regional Innovation Strategies: Regional Experimentalism in Practice?. European Urban and Regional Studies 7(4), pp. 347-358. (10.1177/096977640000700404)
1999
- Henderson, D. and Thomas, M. 1999. Learning through strategy-making: the RTP in Wales. In: Morgan, K. J. and Nauwelaers, C. eds. Regional Innovation Strategies: The Challenge for Less-Favoured Regions. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, pp. 80-95.
1998
- Henderson, D. 1998. Building interactive learning networks: lessons from the Welsh Medical Technology Forum. Regional Studies 32, pp. 783-787.
1997
- Morgan, K. J. and Henderson, D. 1997. The fallible servant: evaluating the Welsh Development Agency. In: Nationality and Planning in Scotland and Wales. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, pp. 77-97.
Modern Business Enterprise (BS3561), 3rd year undergraduate module
Business Analysis (BS3747), 3rd year undergraduate module
Primary research interests
- Regional economic development
- Broadband and ICT infrastructure and business use
- Public policy for innovation and technology
- Old industrial regions
- Actors, agency and institutitons
Research projects
Recent Research
- Superfast Broadband Business Exploitation Research Project, WERU / Welsh Government
- Final evaluation of the Academic Expertise for Business programme, Welsh Government
- End of programme evaluation of the SMART Cymru RD& I programme, Welsh Government
- Evaluation of the impact of the KTP programme in Wales, Welsh Government
- The role and importance of design in non-design intensive businesses in Ireland, Department for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, Ireland
- Review of innovation in services and business processes, Foráfs, Ireland
