Klastry jako stymulatory rozwoju regionalnego2
Clusters as stimulators of regional development

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to show the role of clusters in the development of the region. Referringto the subject literature, three aspects of the regional dimension of the pro-development functionof clusters have been analyzed. The first part of the article characterizes clustering factors andmechanisms. The focus on both the endogenous and exogenous factors determining the process, atthe same time emphasizing their interpenetration and complementarity leading to formation of theintegrated Cooperative-competitive cluster structure at the level of the region. The second part presentsthe conditions for the efficient functioning of clusters, underlining the decisive importance of relations between the main regional economic actors of the network, it is the private and public sectors. In thethird part of the article the pro-development impact of clusters on the regional level was analyzed. Thebenefits in terms of increasing productivity and innovation capacity for companies or sectors withinthe cluster, as well as to generate pulses to an incentives for creating new businesses in the region, havebeen outlined. At the conclusion of the article – referring to the classical approach of entrepreneurship- it shows the stimulating effect of clusters on the development of the region through a brief analysis oftheir role in the implementation of the role of regional entrepreneurship. In the dimension of practicalimplications and characteristics performed analysis indicated the main directions and spheres of actionof public authorities regarding the implementation of regional policy supporting the creation anddevelopment of clusters.

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