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Cluster – Structural Tool to Support Business
Cluster – Structural Tool to Support Business

Author(s): Daniela Fundeanu, Cosmin Sandu Badele
Subject(s): National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, Economic development
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: cluster; business environment; competitiveness; structural instruments; economic and social impact;

Summary/Abstract: The opportunities to access grants have led to institutionalisation of cooperation between partners in a relationship of business in a geographical area organized as a cluster or pole of competitiveness, being a prerequisite to obtain the financing of activities by European programs. In EU view, the cluster is an ”engine” of economic growth and innovation, and represents an appropriate framework for business development through cooperation between companies, universities, research, training, suppliers, customers and competitors located in an area geographical, which creates competitive advantage. The study approach is the cluster as a tool to support the Romanian businesses with financing from structural instruments and highlights the strategic importance for the economic and social progress.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 135-143
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English