Analysis and Prospects of Infrastructure Development of Innovation Regional Clusters in Russia through the Example of Specific Economic Zones of Industrial Production and Technology Innovation Types
Analysis and Prospects of Infrastructure Development of Innovation Regional Clusters in Russia through the Example of Specific Economic Zones of Industrial Production and Technology Innovation Types

Summary/Abstract: In general, the cluster approach presupposes the existence of special structuring of the economic system, the clustered one, which means that the economic system is a particular combination of elements, where the key one is the core, which contains prime competitive benefits, and supporting industries, realizing these benefits. Innovative activities of enterprises and organizations within the territory of regional clusters in the Russian Federation is carried out within the framework of innovative development programs with participation of the state in areas such as reconstruction and modernization of fixed assets (preferred funding stream), conduction of research and development activities, advancing of the share of innovative products in the total output. The presence of specific economic zones for industrial use contributes to increase of intensity of enterprises and innovative activities of organizations within the territory of clusters. The performance indicators of specific economic zones (SEZ) of industrial production and technology innovation type are analyzed throughout their functioning in this article. Statistical methods of research have been used, comparison and clustering methods have been applied. As a result of study, it was identified that it is impossible to define zones as effective or ineffective categorically, as they differ in the period of functioning, industry activities and have their own specific character. Alabuga and Lipetsk are working effectively among industrial SEZ’s; and Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Moscow Oblast are those of technology innovation type. Such conclusions were made based on comparison of residents’ investment volume, investment from federal and local budgets for creation of infrastructure, amount of implemented objects in infrastructure. Study results can be used by authorities in decision-making, management companies of specific economic zones. In general, it is possible to say that support and development of SEZ’s is necessary, as they have development potential.

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