Reports

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Summary of the report “Lithuanian Clusterization 2017”

Lithuanian Clusters Association presents the report “Lithuanian Clusterization Study 2017”, prepared by the Research Institute for Changes (RICh), within the project "Promotion and development of Innovation Networking - InoLink" (project no 01.2.1.-LVPA-V-842-01- 0002). The aim of the study is to...
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RSRS paper on the Basque cluster policy

The Regional Studies Association open access Journal, Region Studies, Regional Science, has published a recent paper on "Basque Country cluster policy: the road of 25 years" written by Anastasiia Konstantynova, researcher at Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness. The paper looks at how...
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New EaP PLUS Report: Review of the state of development of clusters in EaP countries

The EAP PLUS project has published a new report entitled "Review of the state of development of clusters in EaP countries" on 9 March 2017. The objective of the report is to review the state of development of clusters in EaP countries, and to help strengthen clusters in EaP countries by transferring...
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Cluster Collaboration and Business Support Tools to Facilitate Entrepreneurship, Cross-sectoral Collaboration and Growth

'The report on cluster collaboration and business support tools to facilitate entrepreneurship, crosssectoral collaboration and growth (attached) is mainly addressed to cluster managers interested in providing tailor- made and demand-oriented support services to cluster participants, mainly medium...
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Cluster-based local economic development in the context of RIS3

We would like to introduce a recent paper inspired by the inputs and discussions taken at the 2nd InFocus thematic workshop “Cluster-based local economic development in the context of RIS3”, Frankfurt, November 23-25, 2016. The author, Miguel Rivas, explored issues related to Clusters and cluster...
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STRATEGIC INTERNATIONALISATION - A Tool For Clusters

Within the BSR Stars a new tool for cluster internationalisation was launched at the 4th Cluster Matchmaking Conference in Warsaw 19-20 September 2016. The tool builds on different clusters experiences with internationalization and focus on the importance of having a strategy for further...
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"Structural Transformation in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)"

Based on a book published in 2015 by the Oxford University Press on "Structural Change and Industrial Development in BRICS", the United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) has recently released a paper analyzing the...
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Capital Markets Union: The European Commission supports crowdfunding as alternative source of finance for Europe's start-ups

The European Commission has published its report (attached) on the EU crowdfunding sector, part of the Capital Markets Union Action Plan. Supporting innovative ways of connecting savings to growth and diversifying the funding sources for European businesses is crucial to improving growth and job...
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NBS - "Business Challenges for Sustainability"

In March 2016, the Network for Business Sustainability - NBS (INSME Member) released its annual report on "Business Challenges for Sustainability" based on the feedback received from Canadian leaders who identified and ranked the top sustainability challenges faced by Canadian businesses. Following...
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Toy Industry and Market in Japan

This report gives a brief overview of the Japanese toy market. It suggests that the distribution of toys and games in Japan has changed in recent years. Sales through specialised toy chain shops still hold the largest value share at 29%, yet sales online has expanded fast and is estimated to reach...
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Healthcare and Welfare Cluster Mapping and Industry Landscape in Japan

This report attempts to map the healthcare and welfare systems of Japan. Firstly, it focuses on the trends within Japanese healthcare and assistive technologies and identifies some of the most important companies and research institutions driving this development. In addition, the report gives an...
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Automobile and Transport Cluster Mapping and Industry in Japan

This report presents an overview of the Automobile and Transport Cluster and Industry Landscape in Japan. It gives a brief analysis of policy initiatives, identifies current trends and key players as well as lists automobile and transport cluster organisations in Japan. Lastly, this report suggests...