Cluster policy in Europe and Asia: A comparison using selected cluster policy characteristics

Currently, cluster concept is one of the most important tools for governments to enhance competitiveness and innovations through sectoral specialization and cooperation. The paper focuses on applications of the cluster policy in the distinct territorial context of Europe and Asia so that to perform...

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Main Authors: Martina Sopoligová, Drahomíra Pavelková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centre of Sociological Research, Szczecin 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of International Studies
Online Access:http://jois.eu/?354,en_cluster-policy-in-europe-and-asia-a-comparison-using-selected-cluster-policy-characteristics
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description Currently, cluster concept is one of the most important tools for governments to enhance competitiveness and innovations through sectoral specialization and cooperation. The paper focuses on applications of the cluster policy in the distinct territorial context of Europe and Asia so that to perform a comparison between different approaches to the cluster concept application in real practice. The paper introduces a comparative study of the cluster policy concepts based on the characteristics defined by the authors, such as scope, approach, targeting, autonomy, institutional coordination, policy instruments and evaluation system studied for the selected European and Asian countries such as Denmark, France, Germany, China, Japan, and South Korea. The research draws upon processing the secondary data obtained through content analysis of the related literature, government documents and strategies, and also cluster funding programmes. The findings demonstrate the diversity of cluster policies implemented in the context of European and Asian conditions at the current stage of their development.
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spelling doaj-art-0c0577dd9b03479bacecabe6bbbe21692025-08-20T03:54:19ZengCentre of Sociological Research, SzczecinJournal of International Studies2071-83302306-34832017-10-0110310.14254/2071-8330.2017/10-3/3Cluster policy in Europe and Asia: A comparison using selected cluster policy characteristicsMartina Sopoligová0Drahomíra Pavelková1Tomas Bata University in ZlínTomas Bata University in ZlínCurrently, cluster concept is one of the most important tools for governments to enhance competitiveness and innovations through sectoral specialization and cooperation. The paper focuses on applications of the cluster policy in the distinct territorial context of Europe and Asia so that to perform a comparison between different approaches to the cluster concept application in real practice. The paper introduces a comparative study of the cluster policy concepts based on the characteristics defined by the authors, such as scope, approach, targeting, autonomy, institutional coordination, policy instruments and evaluation system studied for the selected European and Asian countries such as Denmark, France, Germany, China, Japan, and South Korea. The research draws upon processing the secondary data obtained through content analysis of the related literature, government documents and strategies, and also cluster funding programmes. The findings demonstrate the diversity of cluster policies implemented in the context of European and Asian conditions at the current stage of their development.http://jois.eu/?354,en_cluster-policy-in-europe-and-asia-a-comparison-using-selected-cluster-policy-characteristics
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