Cluster policy is increasingly becoming part of many governments' economic policy
strategies. At the same time, evidence-based policy-making is gaining importance, bringing …

Regions around the world employ cluster-based policies as part of their industrial,
innovation and development policy mixes. They have become a key tool in smart …

Initially, globalisation and the technological and economic changes it encompasses were
expected to reduce the importance of local economic factors and therefore also the role of …

Executive summary In recent years clusters have become an important component of the
policymaker's toolbox particularly in respect to endogenous pressures for growth and …

Aranguren MJ, de la Maza X., Parrilli MD, Vendrell-Herrero F. and Wilson JR Nested
methodological approaches for cluster policy evaluation: an application to the Basque …

This article focuses on actors and activities of cluster initiatives which are intermediaries
within clusters of similar and related firms. A case study method is used; the cases show that …

Although there is increasing consensus that the presence of clusters enhances economic
outcomes, there is little consensus on whether there is a case for policy intervention. If …

Regional development policies to foster innovation and competitiveness have evolved
towards a 'soft'focus on facilitating relationships of cooperation. This is demonstrated by the …

Research has debated to what extent policy measures can facilitate or contribute to the
development of clusters. This article contributes to this debate by questioning how the …

Industrial districts and clusters have long been known for their positive contribution to local
development. In recent years, inspired by successful examples such as the Silicon Valley …