The Function of Clusters in the Development of Region
Klastre a ich úloha v rozvoji regiónu

Summary/Abstract: In recent years a great attention is given to the regional and local development strategies. In this respect clusters have become very popular because they represent efficient structures for stimulating the competitiveness, productivity and innovation level of particular regions. This paper is divided into three parts. The first chapter presents a set of cluster definitions, from which the most popular and the most widely used definition is Porter’s. It continues with describing of cluster advantages and disadvantages and the reasons why and how clusters are created. Each cluster is unique as a result of differences in industrial sectors and branches, numbers and size of firms, the cooperation level and hierarchical networks between these firms. The second part gives a brief overview of cluster classification. What are the driving forces and limitations of cluster development is described in the last chapter. It provides some examples of successful clusters.

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