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This paper seeks to contribute to the growing literature on cluster-policy evaluation in three ways: firstly, it focuses on regional cluster policies below the level of federal states in Germany to complement the majority of studies on federal and state-level programmes. Secondly, it adopts a public-choice perspective, whereas most existing research concentrates on methodological and conceptual...

The presentation investigates how the new EU industrial policy can promote investing in sustainable industry. It shows the role of clusters in accelerating and steering this process. It presents new developments in terms of actions, partnerships and platforms.

The presentation, held in occasion of the European Cluster Conference, showed recent evolutions in the European cluster landscape, presented ongoing initiatives and final calls for relevant proposals.

Cluster policy has proved to be an extremely resilient feature of the regional competitiveness policy landscape over thirty years. To examine why cluster policies have become so widespread, this paper makes a clear conceptual distinction between clusters themselves, cluster policies, and cluster policy instruments. This distinction helps to disentangle the cross-over with other policies and...

The paper identifies Critical Success Factors of cluster initiatives management. The study was based on interviews conducted among European cluster managers representing 19 cluster initiatives located in 10 countries. The results of this study support more effective management and better organization of cluster development processes. They are specifically tailored for entrepreneurs, willing to...

This Smart Guide provides guidance to European Strategic Cluster Partnerships (ESCP) on how to develop a successful partnership strategy and on possible actions to achieve joint projects and investments.

Excellent cluster management is crucial for maximizing the benefits that can be achieved through cluster initiatives in their efforts to support industry, research, and education in the regions. In parallel, these strategic cluster activities support public authorities in their regional development efforts focusing on improvements in competitiveness. The study focuses on the current cluster...

Innovations superclusters are large system-level government-led initiatives to drive and accelerate national innovation programs. While a lot of governments do have quite active innovation policies, very few governments have put together the building blocks and all of the pieces for what we call Innovation Superclusters. The author mapped them and addressed their potential role in the economy...

This fourth edition of the Oslo Manual takes account of major trends such as, the pervasive role of global value chains; the emergence of new information technologies and how they influence new business models; the growing importance of knowledge-based capital; as well as the progress made in understanding innovation processes and their economic impact. Its guidance seeks to contribute to...

The role of cluster manager and his/her development is an essential element in order to gain a competitive advantage and to ensure sustainability of cluster organisation. Nevertheless, research on cluster management has hardly studied the scope of offered trainings with areas of developed skills for this position. Hence, the main objective of the paper is to analyze and evaluate content of current...