Cluster initiatives and development Sample Clauses

Cluster initiatives and development of ecosystems Given that the dynamic development of clusters, and hence their competitiveness, depends on the quality of their entrepreneurial ecosystems (Xxxxxxxx 2010; Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxxx 2010), the strength of a cluster ecosystem may depend on a conducive culture enabling policies and leadership, the availability of appropriate finance, the quality of human capital, venture-friendly markets for products, and a range of institutional and infrastructural supports. Institutions for Collaboration (IFCs) – i.e., formal or informal actors promoting the formation and development of clusters amongst actors involved (Xxxxxx & Xxxxxx 2003) – are expected to be central to the formation and the development over time of a strong cluster ecosystem. Several terms can be found in literature to refer to these supporting institutions, apart from IFCs (Xxxxxxx et al. 2003; 2008): cluster initiatives (Xxxxxxx et al. 2003; Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxx 2006), cluster organizations (Xxxxxx et al. 2012), cluster associations (Xxxxxxx et al. 2012; Xxxxxxxxx et al. 2013; Xxxxxxxxx et al. 2011), industry associations (x.x. Xxxxx, 2002; Xxxxxxxx, 2005; ITD, 2009), regional development agencies (Xxxx & XxXxxxxxxx 2003; Xxxxxxx et al. 2008) or institutional thickening (Xxxxxxxx et al. 2005). The research question guiding the study in this sub-topic is: RQ: which is the role of cluster initiatives and IFCs in the formation and development of a cluster entrepreneurial ecosystem and, hence, in a cluster competitiveness?
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