Cluster and cluster policy as tools for regional development management

Mariusz Citkowski

doi:10.15290/oes.2020.03.101.08

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to indicate the role of a cluster and a cluster-based policy in the process of regional development management as the tools serving the achievement of positive development effects in the region. Research method – The analysis was based on the review of domestic and foreign literature sources devoted to clusters, as well as the documents and the assumptions of the cluster policy at the EC level and the national and regional level, the participant observation as a member of research and implementation and advisory project teams in the field of cluster management and cluster policy in Poland and in the region. Results – A cluster can be used at any stage of the strategic management of regional development as an element of strategic analysis, as one of the key consultants in the process of regional development strategy projection, and ultimately as a tool for implementing the assumptions of regional development strategy. Originality / value – The proposed dual model of cluster policy in the Podlaskie Voivodeship using detailed assumptions, including developed clusters as a tool for managing regional development as a part of the cluster-based policy.

Highlights

Economic development in the first two decades of the 21st century has been characterised by considerable dynamic changes
The purpose of this paper is to indicate the role of cluster and cluster-based cluster development policy in the process of regional development management as the tools that serve the achievement of development effects in the region, including their role in the situation of the challenges connected with Industry 4.0
From the point of view of increasing competitiveness, innovation and internationalisation of regional economies it is appropriate to use a proper model of cluster policy that is adjusted to the current state of regional economy and the structure of generic population of clusters in the region

Summary

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to indicate the role of a cluster and a cluster-based policy in the process of regional development management as the tools serving the achievement of positive development effects in the region. Results – A cluster can be used at any stage of the strategic management of regional development as an element of strategic analysis, as one of the key consultants in the process of regional development strategy projection, and as a tool for implementing the assumptions of regional development strategy. Originality / value – The proposed dual model of cluster policy in the Podlaskie Voivodeship using detailed assumptions, including developed clusters as a tool for managing regional development as a part of the cluster-based policy

Introduction

The essence of cluster policy in the subjective and functional perspective

Conclusions