The article Urmas Tross, Mervi Raudsaar and Tanel Hirv (2026) “Is managing local government through an entrepreneurial ecosystem a new approach?”, received 8 December 2025, accepted 2 March 2026, available online 20 June 2026

This systematic review pays attention to the role of local governments (LG) as institutional entrepreneurs, capable of influencing regional developments by supporting the creation and functioning of entrepreneurial ecosystems. By synthesising existing research, the review addresses the central question of whether regional management through entrepreneurial ecosystems (RMEE) represents a new institutional and strategic trend in regional development. The result highlights the potential of RMEE to enhance institutional quality, boost regional competitiveness, and contribute to long-term economic sustainability.