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In search of indicators to support the 'perfect cluster' - Where evaluation theory collides with policy practice
By Davide BevacquaThe paper presents a methodology to evaluate clusters and related challenges. It also address the question as to why policy practice does...
European Cluster Panorama 2016
By ECCP TeamThe European Cluster Panorama 2016 provides a perspective on clusters across Europe, focusing in detail on the evolution of ten emerging...
In search of indicators to support the ‘perfect cluster’ - Where evaluation theory collides with policy practice
By ECCP TeamThe paper develops a framework for the evaluatio of clusters. It reflects on a four-year process of bringing together academics, policy...
Smart Guide to Cluster Policy
By European CommissionThe guide provides advice on "how to make better use of clusters for promoting regional industrial modernisation, supporting the growth of...
Cluster as a tool for the Challenges of Development
By Davide BevacquaThe paper discusses the cluster as a tool for the challenges of development. Clusters provide the welfare, that is a result of country's...
Instruments of development of cluster policy - Stages, models, international practice
By Davide BevacquaThe purpose of this paper is researching aspects of the development of cluster initiatives of territorial economic systems and government...
European Cluster Trends Methodological Report
By ECCP TeamThis paper presents a conceptual framework and methodologies to be applied in the identification of trends in cluster dynamics and, in...
Cluster Programmes in Europe
By European Cluster ObservatoryThe report provides an overview of national (and some regional) cluster programmes across the EU, Montenegro, Norway, and Turkey. It maps...
Implementing cluster policies: organisational dilemmas, pathologies and evaluation - The case of a French policy-driven cluster
By Davide BevacquaAs “cluster” became a new buzzword, governments around the world increasingly implement cluster policies. However, a relevance gap is...
Cluster policy relevance on regional development
By Davide BevacquaThe importance of an enabling environment for business and entrepreneurship, particularly for SMEs is complemented by the need to improve...