The discussion paper summarizes the results of a workshop that focussed on the institutional foundations of innovation and competitiveness in East Asia. The following papers are contained: "Transitional Institutions, Institutional Complementarities and Economic Performance in China. A 'Varieties of Capitalism' Approach", "The Current State of Research on Networks in China's Business System", "Recent Changes to Korea's Innovation Governance", "Standardization and Institutional Complementarities in Japan – Empirical Results from SAP R/3 Implementations in Japanese Automotive Suppliers".