Expertise - All publications
Discover the latest reports and studies featuring insights and recommendations from experienced cluster practitioners, along with expert analysis on emerging trends and policy measures within the ECCP community.
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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...
Comparison of Training Programmes and Activities for Cluster Managers in Europe with Respect to Their Focus on Skills Development
By Davide BevacquaThe role of cluster manager and his/her development is an essential element in order to gain a competitive advantage and to ensure...
Cluster strategies and smart specialisation strategy - Do they really leverage on knowledge and innovation-driven territorial growth?
By Davide BevacquaThe aim of this paper is to explore and investigate the notion of cluster strategies and smart specialisation strategy as a twin perspective...
New developments in EU Cluster Policy
By ECCP TeamThe presentation focuses on the Cluster policy of the European Commission, presenting achievments so far and highlighting ongoing and...
European Cluster Policy updates
By ECCP TeamThe presentation sets out the European cluster policy and explains how clusters can support value chain innovation and industrial...
EU Cluster Policies and challenges ahead
By ECCP TeamThe presentation provides an overview of the efforts of the European Commission to support clusters.