Cluster development

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Request for proposals: Conference host for the 21st TCI Global Conference 2018

The TCI Network is in the process of selecting candidate organizations to host its 21st TCI Global Conference, TCI 2018. TCI is looking for a host who demonstrates creative capabilities to make a unique and interesting proposal, with a proven record in working with competitiveness and cluster issues...
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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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The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platforms to support cooperation for cluster policy development

The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platforms – launched in Brussels during the European Week of regions and Cities - form the second pillar of initiatives under the Interreg Europe Programme, alongside the interregional cooperation projects. They offer a space for continuous learning where any...
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Cluster Development Handbook launched

Launched last week at The Competitiveness Institute’s (TCI Network) 2016 Global Conference in Eindhoven, Netherlands, the Handbook provides practical guidance for experienced cluster practitioners, those new to cluster development and for policy agencies. The author, Ifor Ffowcs-Williams, is a...
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Building the competitiveness of firms, clusters and territories

Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness, in collaboration with the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, of Harvard University, directed by Professor Michael E. Porter, and networking with around a hundred other prestigious educational institutions from the five continents, offers the MOC...
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DAYS OF CLUSTERS 2016 in Ohrid, 22-24 September

The best way to predict the future is to create it. For the seventh time the Balkan and Black Sea Cluster Family contributed to creation of better future in the region supporting the DAYS OF CLUSTERS 2016 in Ohrid, from 22-24 September. The City of Ohrid was the city of clusters in the Balkans 2016...
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Oxford Research’s and Quercus Group’s International Cluster Course 2016

3rd to 4th of November 2016 in Copenhagen – Denmark Oxford Research’s & Quercus Group’s cluster development workshop is the essential cluster course for cluster facilitators and policy makers with interest in developing strong and innovative clusters. Regardless of their different points of...
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Colombian Cluster Network (“Red Cluster Colombia” - RCC) 

We welcome on ECCP the first network of cluster organisations from overseas – the Red Cluster Colombia Network. See its presentation here .