Abstract
Clusters are the primary vehicle for smart specialization strategies, as they can make the greatest contribution to economic development by supporting research, development and innovation within the identified areas of specialization. This determines the relevance of the research topic. The theoretical foundations of clusters as network structures are considered in the article: the definition of the concept of «cluster» is given, the signs of a cluster are indicated, the significance of cluster structures for the economy is substantiated. An analysis of the experience of the Republic of Belarus in the creation and functioning of clusters is carried out. Active, emerging and potential clusters are considered. Their models are built. Conclusions about cluster processes in the Republic of Belarus are made. Clustering directions in the context of digitalization of the economy of the Republic of Belarus are proposed. These are the following directions: education and training for public sector and business representatives; creation of a cluster infrastructure to manage the clustering process; providing cluster initiatives and cooperation through organizational and economic methods; digitalization of training for cluster members; communication support for cooperation; digitalization of communications between the subjects of the cluster; digitalization of production in the subjects of the cluster.
Highlights
In the context of globalization, clusters have become a consolidating force that directs enterprises to achieve maximum production efficiency and gain significant competitive advantages, which, in turn, leads to an increase in the country's competitiveness
Thanks to the cluster approach, the narrow-branch vision of the enterprise and the regional economy has changed to the integrated use of the potential of a group of interconnected enterprises
Clusters are the primary vehicle for smart specialization strategies, as they can make the greatest contribution to economic development by supporting research, development and innovation within the identified areas of specialization
Summary
In the context of globalization, clusters have become a consolidating force that directs enterprises to achieve maximum production efficiency and gain significant competitive advantages, which, in turn, leads to an increase in the country's competitiveness. Thanks to the cluster approach, the narrow-branch vision of the enterprise and the regional economy has changed to the integrated use of the potential of a group of interconnected enterprises. Clusters have demonstrated their capabilities in optimizing limited resources and forming network cooperation with stakeholders in the context of digitalization of economies. Clusters are the primary vehicle for smart specialization strategies, as they can make the greatest contribution to economic development by supporting research, development and innovation within the identified areas of specialization. The purpose of the article is to examine the experience of the Republic of Belarus in the clustering of the economy
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