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Clusters as key drivers of regional development and growth (the case of Silesia)
By ECCP TeamDilemmas of Mature Cluster Programmes
By LOW Associates BrusselsThrough the experiences of some of Europe’s most mature cluster policies and programmes, this paper takes a deep dive into some of the key...
Clusters, European policy in excellence of management
By Davide BevacquaThe study analyses he cluster management excellence by critically studying the labels granted in terms of trends, numbers, sectors...
Acting now while preparing for tomorrow - Competitiveness upgrading under the shadow of Covid-19
By Davide BevacquaThis paper aims to provide policy makers, especially those focused on the longer-term growth potential of their countries, with an initial...
How does convergence influence cluster-based economic growth in regions?
By Davide Bevacqua"This PhD thesis examines the influence of convergence on cluster-based economic growth in regions from a national and international...
Developing methods to assess and monitor cluster structures - The case of digital clusters
By Davide BevacquaThe purpose of this work is to develop a methodology to assess and monitor cluster structures. The authors’ proposed method assesses the...
Cluster presence and economic performance: a new look based on European data
By ECCP TeamCluster presence is significantly and positively related to industry-level wages. This finding underpins the importance of understanding...
The Role of Universities in Regional Innovation Ecosystems
By Davide BevacquaThis report looks at how universities work in their regional environment, revealing the mechanisms that universities and their partners use...
Selected risks perceived by SMEs related to sustainable entrepreneurship in case of engagement into cluster cooperation
By Davide BevacquaSmall and medium enterprises carry out their activities in a dynamic environment that is affected by various processes that also impact...
Cluster policy resilience - New challenges for a mature policy
By Davide BevacquaThree sets of challenges for what is now a mature policy are highlighted in this paper: the links between clusters, cluster policies and...