Tool: Rapid Appraisal of Local Innovation Systems (RALIS)

Rapid Appraisal of Local Innovation Systems (RALIS) is a methodology to get, within a short period of time, an overview of the main features of a local innovation system and the innovation processes along a value chain. In the wider sense, it is a rapid, practical, bottom-up, participatory and network stimulating approach to value chain development and local/regional economic development. RALIS is different from other diagnostic efforts in various aspects. A RALIS is supposed to lead to practical activities which enhance the interaction along a value chain and improve the performance in elements of the value chain.