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Development Factors of Cluster Organizations in the Slovak Republic

Author(s): Miroslav Balog
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy
Published by: Ekonomický ústav SAV a Prognostický ústav SAV
Keywords: cluster; cluster organization; cluster policy; mapping;

Summary/Abstract: Cluster concept represents one of widely discussed approach used by policy makers in many countries because clusters create conditions and overall environment for e.g. higher efficiency, stimulate cooperation, increase innovation performance as well as patent activities of individual firms. Moreover clusters belong to factors attracting foreign direct investments. Cluster concept has not been systematically used in the Slovakia by policy makers so far. Nevertheless, many technological cluster organizations as well as cluster organization in tourism have been created spontaneously. The paper presents results of the technology-oriented clus-ter organization mapping. Mapping shows that cluster policy if truly implemented has a significant potential to stimulate cluster development.

  • Issue Year: 64/2016
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 149-168
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Slovak