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Klastry w sektorze kreatywnym w Polsce
Clusters in the creative sector in Poland

Author(s): Beata Namyślak
Subject(s): Human Geography, Sociology, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: creative cluster; creative industries; factors behind the establishment; barriers to development; Poland

Summary/Abstract: The present paper focuses on creative clusters in Poland. Its main goal is to determine the factors behind the establishment of creative clusters and the factors limiting their activity. The study is based on data provided by cluster facilitators, and the CATI and CAWI methods are used for analysis. The study shows that the most important factors contributing to the creation of clusters are internal: the willingness to cooperate, especially between knowledgeable entities, and to strengthen market position and the range of influence. The barriers are: reluctance to share knowledge, the advantage of rivalry over cooperation, poorly perceived flow of employees in clusters (internal factors), as well as dependence on external financing and lack of interest on the part of local government units (external factors).

  • Issue Year: 20/2019
  • Issue No: 78
  • Page Range: 95-114
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: English, Polish