Innovation Evaluation: Past and Current Models and a Framework for Infrastructure Projects

Abstract

Innovation is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon and very difficult to evaluate but it is at the heart of today's competitive economy. The infrastructure of a nation also plays a crucial role in the economic development of a nation. To gain a sustainable competitive advantage for governments or organizations innovation and infrastructure are two critical factors that need to be effectively employed. This means it is necessary to understand how innovation is created and how it can be applied to infrastructure. The aim of this paper is to develop a framework to evaluate innovation and its benefits in infrastructure projects. For this purpose, a systematic review approach was adopted to revi..