Cluster dynamics in transition economies : the case of Albania / Elona Karafili.
Karafili, Elona, author.
2021
HC402
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Title Cluster dynamics in transition economies : the case of Albania / Elona Karafili.
Author Karafili, Elona, author.
ISBN 9783030698423 (electronic bk.)
3030698424 (electronic bk.)
9783030698430 (print)
3030698432
3030698416
9783030698416
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69842-3
Published Cham : Springer, 2021.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xiii, 74 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-69842-3 doi
Call Number HC402
Dewey Decimal Classification 330.94965
330.9
Summary This book analyses the effectiveness of policies adopted in cluster promotion, using complexity thinking and evolutionary economic geography approaches. It studies cluster dynamics in transition economies, exploring the case of Albania. In developing countries, the 'model' of the developed countries, is often seen as the endpoint of a trajectory that must be followed meticulously, implying a view on modernization as a linear and uniform process. They tend to import policies from these 'success models' showing minimal regard to their context and institutional capabilities; therefore, more often than not, such policies show little effectiveness. This research on cluster policies in Albania confirms this. It suggests that in Albania there is a need to revise the way of thinking about clusters, considering them first and foremost as relational networks, instead of physically bound industrial districts. While there is questioning of top-down policies and the national innovation systems prerogative, the suggested model by this research, in line with some of the most recent policy frameworks, advocates the need for flexibility, bottom-up initiatives and place-based approaches. By means of conclusion, the book comes up with an alternative model of territorial policies for cluster development, shifting from 'static' towards 'dynamic' planning.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Series SpringerBriefs in geography, 2211-4165
Available in Other Form Print version: 9783030698416
Print version: 9783030698430
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Economic Clusters And Regional Competitiveness
Chapter 3. Cluster Policies
Chapter 4. Cluster Dynamics In Albania
Chapter 5. Dynamic Planning For Cluster Development.

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