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, Cluster policy, and Swedish competitiveness in the global economy
By Davide BevacquaThe central question of the paper is how can cluster-based economic policy help countries - in this case, Sweden - succeed in global...
The effects of cluster policy on innovation - Compendium of evidence on the effectiveness of innovation policy intervention
By Davide BevacquaThe paper first reviews the main arguments underpinning cluster policy. It subsequently focuses on a number of recent experiences in...
Guidelines for Cluster Development - A Handbook for practitioners
By Davide BevacquaThe paper introduces the concept of clusters: which types exist, how they work, which benefits they provide. It then explains the role...
Let's make a perfect cluster policy and cluster programme
By ECCP TeamThe handbook provides a practical handbook for policy makers to design and succesfully implement cluster policies and programmes. The report...
Strengthening Clusters and Competitiveness in Europe - The Role of Cluster Organisations
By ECCP TeamThe report provides an overview of cluster initiatives and organisations across Europe. Building on the results of a survey, the report...
Cluster-Based Economic Development Strategies
By ECCP TeamThe online article provides a brief introduction to clusters. It provides a definition of clusters, as well as a typology. The article...
The European Cluster Observatory - EU Cluster Mapping and Strengthening Clusters in Europe
By Davide BevacquaThe study presents and overview of the European Cluster Mapping project, its main finding and the implications for future efforts and policy...
Leadership of cluster policy - Lessons from the Austrian province of Styria
By Davide BevacquaCluster policy implementation requires careful management if the different actors are to be properly engaged and committed. This article...
Clusters, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
By ECCP TeamThis publication explores the success of major innovation and entrepreneurship clusters in OECD countries, the challenges they now face in...