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The Significance of Innovative Integration Relations in Regional Development Compared to Globalization Processes

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Chorób R.

Nierówności społeczne a wzrost gospodarczy

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2012

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vol. 28

370-377

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The primary objective of this paper is to present theoretical foundations, principles of operation and the benefits resulting from efficiently functioning innovative integration relations which are cluster structures. This study attempts to assess the impact of above-mentioned forms of relations on regional and local development, as well as to indicate the conditions for development of these relations in the face of ongoing globalization processes. Clusters play a particularly important role in the context of increasing innovation across the whole economy. Moreover, thanks to their often considerable clout they are able to influence the shape of economic law, the formal institutional framework of functioning of economy. Cluster structures can be a stimulant of many positive changes, especially towards the development of advanced integration processes, as well as an effective regional and trans-regional development, and, finally, an increase of the competitiveness at global level.

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Podstawowym celem niniejszego opracowania jest prezentacja teoretycznych podstaw, zasad funkcjonowania oraz korzyści płynących z efektywnie funkcjonujących innowacyjnych powiązań integracyjnych, jakimi są struktury klastrowe. W opracowaniu podjęto próbę oceny wpływu ww. form powiązań na rozwój regionalny i lokalny, jak też wskazania uwarunkowań rozwoju tych związków w obliczu zachodzących procesów globalizacji. Klastry odgrywają szczególnie ważną rolę w kontekście zwiększania innowacyjności całej gospodarki. Ponadto dzięki swojej często znaczącej sile przebicia są w stanie oddziaływać na kształt prawa gospodarczego, instytucjonalno-formalne ramy funkcjonowania gospodarki. Struktury klastrowe mogą być stymulantem wielu korzystnych zmian, zwłaszcza w kierunku rozwoju zaawansowanych procesów integracyjnych, jak również efektywnego rozwoju regionalnego, ponadregionalnego czy wreszcie wzrostu konkurencyjności na poziomie globalnym.

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Unpacking the provision of the industrial commons in Industry 4.0 cluster

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Götz M.

Economics and Business Review

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2019

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vol. 5 (19)

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issue 4

23-48

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This paper argues that provision of industrial commons (IC), might be con- sidered as a crucial factor of a cluster’s attractiveness in digital transformation, e.g. in Industry 4.0 (I4.0) time. By drawing on the qualitative case study method of Hamburg Aviation cluster (HAv), it aims at exploring the nature of IC in the leading German I4.0 cluster. Proximity emerges, even if sometimes not explicitly, as the recurring top- ic facilitating the provision of IC, along with the advancement of I4.0. As Industry 4.0 stipulates much uncertainty, the closeness featuring in clusters, seems to bring various benefits, which can help address challenges associated with I4.0, and faced mainly by small and medium firms (SMEs). The vicinity to key actors and the gains of network- ing, reflect the importance of (un)articulated proximity.

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Clusters in the system of region innovations

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Stanienda J.

Zeszyty Naukowe Małopolskiej Wyższej Szkoły Ekonomicznej w Tarnowie

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2011

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issue 2(19)

155-165

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Transformations in the world economy towards the economy based on know-how result in the situation where innovations are listed among the most important elements which give momentum to growth, especially in the age of sudden process changes and globalisation of competition which are noticeable. However, certain conducive conditions have to be present for innovations to come into existence. One of them is the region, its resources, including know-how and internal potential. The important role of the region in production of innovation and its spreading to other regions causes the need of strengthening its significance, as regions may faster and more effectively build mechanisms supporting growth, creating and diffusion and absorption of innovations. Effective implementation of innovative solutions is determined with fruitful cooperation of the entities operating in the region: producers of innovation (science, R&D), recipients of innovation (business) and institutions which determine the policy in the region (public administration). These entities and the system of interdependencies and connections between them are referred to as the Regional System of Innovations (RSI). The activities and interdependencies of the RSI entities should be developed in such a way that its functioning could affect the effective, long-term growth of the region. The entities within RSI include a cluster structure in which transfer of know-how and technology is fastest and is achieved with geographical closeness of the entities representing both industry and science (networking and interpersonal contacts).

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Przemiany w gospodarce światowej zmierzające w kierunku gospodarki opartej na wiedzy powodują, że innowacje wymienia się wśród najważniejszych elementów napędzających wzrost, szczególnie w epoce gwałtownych zmian technologicznych i globalizacji konkurencji, które obserwujemy. Jednak dla powstania innowacji muszą zaistnieć pewne sprzyjające warunki. Jednym z nich jest region, jego zasoby, w tym wiedza i wewnętrzny potencjał. Istotna rola regionu w wytwarzania innowacji i ich transmisji do innych regionów powoduje potrzebę wzmocnienia jego znaczenia, gdyż regiony mogą w sposób szybszy, bardziej efektywny budować mechanizmy wspierające rozwój, tworzenie i dyfuzję oraz absorpcję innowacji. Skuteczne wdrażanie innowacyjnych rozwiązań determinowane jest efektywną współpracą podmiotów działających w regionie – wytwórców innowacji (sfera nauki, B+R), odbiorców innowacji (biznes) oraz instytucji kształtujących politykę w regionie (administracja publiczna). Podmioty te, system współzależności i powiązań zachodzących między nimi określany jest jako Regionalny System Innowacji (RSI). Ważne jest takie ukształtowanie działań i współzależności podmiotów RSI, aby jego funkcjonowanie wpływało na efektywny, długotrwały rozwój regionu. Wśród podmiotów znajdujących się w RSI jest struktura klastrowa, w której ma miejsce najszybszy transfer wiedzy i technologii, osiągany dzięki geograficznej bliskości podmiotów reprezentujących zarówno przemysł, jak i naukę (sieciowanie i kontakty międzyludzkie).

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Methodological Principles of Clustering in Agricultural Sector of Ukraine

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VAKULENKO V., NIDZELSKA T.

Edukacja-Technika-Informatyka

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2018

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vol. 9

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issue 2

213-219

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The methodological principles of formation of agricultural sectors in Ukraine have been studied. The essence of agricultural clusters, their functions and the possibility of applying cluster policy in the globalized world has been specified.

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Model schyłku i odrodzenia klastrów

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Gancarczyk M.

Gospodarka Narodowa. The Polish Journal of Economics

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2010

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vol. 238

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issue 3

1-21

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The paper proposes a model to describe the decline and renewal of business clusters based on the evolution of network ties. The proposed model relies on the idea of external network effects, and the author uses the results of research into the evolution of clusters with a varied level of technological advancement. In response to the challenges of globalization and computerization, companies operating in clusters adopt strategies oriented toward a system of internal or external ties, according to Gancarczyk. Strategies oriented toward regional networks fail to protect businesses from threats related to being isolated from the rest of the economy, which implies the negative external effects of networks and a threat of cluster decline, the author says. On the other hand, strategies based on developing foreign ties linked with the relocation of selected components of the value chain (so-called selective relocation) make it possible to avoid isolation and generate positive scale effects, both internationally and globally. Relocation processes underlie the development of modular production networks in which standard components of the value chain are subject to scattering toward locations with a cost advantage, while components with a higher value added and linked with the development of knowledge and innovation tend to be concentrated in regional clusters, according to Gancarczyk.

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SOCIAL CLASSES AND CLUSTERS: BASED ON EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE

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Menshikov V.

Sociālo Zinātņu Vēstnesis

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2016

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issue 1

59-72

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The aim of the paper is to consider the situation with the social class stratification in Latvia. The focus is on the middle social class, due to the significance of this class both for the economic growth and the achievement of the sustainable, long-term development of the country. The subject of sociological research - formation of class stratification in the region (estimated on the basis of cluster analysis), the main characteristics of the selected clusters based on the analysis of the volumes and structure of total resources and aggregate capital. The clustering of the population of Latgale applying the 3 variables shows only two clusters. The first of them (Cluster 1) makes up only 6%: average income per a family member per month made 503 LVL, level of education - incomplete higher, self-identified class - middle stratum. The majority of our respondents made up the second cluster (Cluster 2): average income of 151 LVL, level of education - secondary professional, self-identified class - lower middle class/upper working class. The analysis of the data (Tables 3 and 4) shows that the structure of the aggregate resource of the representatives of the first cluster (Cluster 1) and the one of aggregate capital are dominated by the same “powers of social improvement”: cultural, economic, vocational and educational. Relative scarcity of vocational and educational resources and, in particular, cultural ones among the representatives of the second cluster is due in large part to their “dissent” to the hierarchy of social stratification; it does not allow a very large proportion of the population of our region really claim a place in the middle class. In the conclusion of the article, the controversial issues of classes in modern societies are analyzed.

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Cluster — a new trend or necessity?

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Markiewicz M.

Ekonomia. Wrocław Economic Review

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2018

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vol. 24

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issue 2

39 - 47

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Enterprises from various industries are increasingly merging into cluster structures in which they see opportunities to develop their current activities and the opportunity to enter other markets. The theme of clusters is gaining increasing interest among business entities. This study analyses the phenomenon of clusters, based on the observations of several existing clusters. This essay focuses mainly on an analysis of the essence of clusters. Since the study is based on literature research, the article is theoretical in nature. The author assesses whether current cluster structures are just a temporary fashion, a new trend, or a real need of enterprises and concludes that clusters can provide economic benefits for regions and promote innovation.

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Neoindustrialization of Former Industrial Regions of Russia: The Example of “Titanium Valley"

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Burnasov A., Ilyushkina M., Kovalev Y., Stepanov A.

Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego

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2013

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vol. 21

327-331

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Russian economy in the 20th century experienced complex transformational processes. Havingintroduced the principles of a market economy, Russia has found itself under pressures of globalizationand neoindustrialization, which have had an effect on the nation’s industrial structure. Globalization hasexpanded state borders and opened the gates for Russian entrepreneurs to conquer world markets in oiland gas, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, engineering and chemical industries. The Urals region of Russiais developing in a very intensive way. The production cluster known as “Titanium Valley” was formedhere. This article throws light on some of the special features of its activity.

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Розвиток психотерапевтичних технологій, реабілітація та консультування учасників операцій Об'єднаних сил - звіт про дослідницький проект

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Prizvanska R., Ostrovska K., Ostrovski I., Kovnyi I.

Konińskie Studia Społeczno-Ekonomiczne

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2020

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vol. 6

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issue 4

221-250

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Effectiveness analysis. Application practices Report from the research project „Development of psychotherapeutic technologies, rehabilitation and counseling of participants of the Joint Forces operations”, part 3 (Grant of the Ministry of Higher Education and the Armed Forces, No. DZ/74-2019) The analysis of international and regional experiences in the workplace with foreign employees is an integral part of correcting the workforce and development of personal development. International organizations like the UNO (IOM) provide a list of underwriting services that operate with people and people with stress, due to the fact that the region or the region has its own practice of integration, integration and management of health and management. The results of the study show that the most effective tool for organizing coordinated and structured work on development is the use of the so-called the cluster approach, which is widely used in UNHCR practice, under UN coordination. The integrated commitment to Ukraine and the active employment of a number of nationals, community members and other national organizations is represented by the State of the States and local businesses. As the long-term practice shows, it is thanks to the Synergy of Multi-Vector Experiences that all parts of the cluster are possible, the goal of developing the presiding, overturning and believing well. The analysis of the results of the number of people from the UNHCR cluster in the districts of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia in the year 2020 shows that a person is based on other measures and has a similar and similar weight.

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Primer on the Cluster Impact on Internationalisation in the Form of FDI in the Time of Industry 4.0

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Götz M.

European Spatial Research and Policy

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2020

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vol. 27

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issue 1

195-220

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The novelty of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) as a research topic means that the literature covering the interrelations between digital business transformation and categories such as internationalisation, foreign direct investment (FDI), or clusters is scant. This paper shows that clusters may contribute to the advancement of I4.0 while at the same time they stimulate the internationalisation of indigenous firms and the inflow of foreign investors. Based on conceptual deliberations it develops a research agenda for exploring how clusters might affect OFDI and IFDI by facilitating the I4.0. It can advance our understanding on the spatial aspects of the ongoing business digital transformation.

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How Innovation Districts (Do Not) Work: the Case Study of Cracow

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Gądecki J., Afeltowicz Ł., Anielska K., Morawska I.

European Spatial Research and Policy

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2020

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vol. 27

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issue 1

149-171

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This article is an attempt to answer the question: how one selects a neighbourhood to develop an innovation district, using the case of Cracow. This article mainly refers to the issue of the shape of innovation districts, showing how much the morphology of such spaces and their functions can promote or limit the development of innovative enterprises from the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry. It also refers to our research carried out with quantitative and qualitative methods in Poland, using two locations in Cracow as a case study. In this paper, we focus on the significant restrictions which hinder the emergence and development of such districts. We also indicate the potential solutions to these difficulties such as the temporary spaces of events we mapped and which we called ‘totemic spaces’.

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THE INFLUENCE OF CLUSTERS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CLUSTER POLICY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND JAPAN

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Cheba K.

Oeconomia Copernicana

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2015

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vol. 6

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issue 3

73-88

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The development of clusters seems to be a natural consequence of the observed trends in the global economy. The increased interest in the creation and development of clusters can also be seen in most of the countries of the European Union, however, the experience of EU countries in this field is different. In addition to strong clusters with a long tradition, new clusters are created with much lower potential. Clusters compatible with the most important EU documents are to play the role of organizations supporting regional development and ensuring the growth of innovation of the European Union in the new programming period. The Japanese economy is based on the important role of clusters in this area, which along with the US and the European Union is among the largest economies in the world. The experience of Japan in this area is much longer. A lot of still functioning clusters were created in this country in the XVII and XVIII centuries. The aim of this study is a comparative analysis of the socio-economic situation of the European Union and Japan, with special emphasis on the role that clusters play in those economies. The result of the analysis is to identify the factors that allow for the effective operation of enterprises within created cluster structures. The analysis of Japan's experience in this area is a valuable source of information for policy guidelines developed to support clusters in the EU.

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Cluster Development in Poland a Diagnostic Study

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Romaniuk K.

Olsztyn Economic Journal

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2012

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vol. 7

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issue 1

75-86

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The objective of this study was to evaluate cluster development in Poland based on the results of research conducted over the last decade as well as current information published by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development and the "Portal Innowacji" web portal. Research results show that Polish clusters are relatively new structures, and the majority of them are still at the embryonic stage of development. The structure of some Polish clusters differs from that described in the classical cluster theory, while the attributes of other are typical. In Poland, cluster development is financed mostly from the European Structural Funds. Thus, changes in EU policy and focus on international cluster initiatives may considerably slow down the process.

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Koncepcje rozwoju regionalnego ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem klastrów i inteligentnych specjalizacji

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Mempel-Śnieżyk A.

Biblioteka Regionalisty

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2013

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issue 13

107-122

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Nowadays Europe is facing major economic challenges that require an ambitious economic policy for the 21st century. The ability to continually generate and adapt new technologies, organizational solutions and new knowledge contribute to socio-economic development. Knowledge, technological development and continuous innovation are key elements for ensuring the development and competitive advantage of particular economies. Great opportunities for diffusion of innovations are related to the identification of potential, “power” of the region. The aim of the article is to present trends in the new concepts of regional development and to explain the issue of smart specializations as the potential of a region. The paper presents new trends in regional policy which focus on the identification of smart specialisations by Member States’ regions and on the preparation of new development strategies − 3S smart specialization strategies. The aim of the paper is also to explain the significance of clusters in process of smart specialization identification. The element connecting smart specialisation with clusters is the view that clusters are perceived as a favourable and facilitating identification of smart specialisations in regions.

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Organizacja rolniczej działalności wytwórczej w ramach klastra

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Jeżyńska B.

Studia Iuridica Agraria

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2011

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vol. 9

257-270

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Agricultural real estate has always been a separate element in the functional plane. While assessing the character of agricultural production systems, it is important to pay attention to land use which can be defined as an essential means of production in the agricultural sector. Regardless of economic and organizational factors, land still remains a crucial component in agricultural production, which increases the importance of agricultural real estate. The fundamental attribute of ownership, especially in agricultural property rights, is a right to farm. Agricultural real estate is associated with farming which is understood as assets of the estate and stands for property in terms of civil law. Functional separation of agricultural real estate also relates to the concept of agricultural property which is a part of farming. Agricultural real estate refers to property and constitutes a set of rights and obligations. Organization of agricultural production activities within the cluster Key words: cluster, innovation, economic cooperation, socio – economic development In recent programs of socio – economic development of the European Union the issue of the organization of modern and innovative forms of economic cooperation, such as clusters gained special meaning. In literature, the term cluster is usually defined as a geographic cluster of interrelated companies, specialized suppliers, service providers, firms in related sectors associated with them institutions, in particular fields that compete and also cooperate with each other. Expanding cooperation within the so–formed network and implementing scientific institutions, local and regional authorities and other support organizations located in a certain proximity, allow to expand the sphere of influence, improve information flow, business operations and competitiveness and innovativeness of the business in a particular region. And these are the assumptions that are the essence of the European concept of the cluster as an innovative form of economic cooperation. The issue of rural clusters is discussed much less frequently than issues related to industrial clusters. Recent objective to improve the competitiveness and rural development policies adopted by the European Union in WPR to 2020: cope with future challenges related to food, natural resources and territorial aspects, involve improving the competitiveness and innovation activities through the creation and promotion of projects jointly implemented, including those fulfilled within clusters. In the Polish economic realities the development of clusters in rural areas faces a far–reaching difficulties. The essential difficulties result from the lack of tradition and willingness to cooperate among agricultural producers as well as producers and other subjects of agri – food market. Even more far–reaching are the legal uncertainties, which are concentrated in three areas. First, whether agricultural activity may be regarded as innovative activity. Second, whether on the basis of existing rules can agricultural entrepreneurs be regarded as producers and their manufacturing activity as a business activity, according to the requirements of forming a cluster and can agricultural producers benefit from financial assistance under the program of Innovative Economy. And thirdly, you should consider the importance of agricultural producer groups and their organizations in the creation and functioning of clusters associated with the agri – food production.

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The concentration of the creative sector firms as a potential basis for the formation of creative clusters in Poland

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Środa-Murawska S., Szymańska D.

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series

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2013

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vol. 20

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issue 20

85-93

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The study aims to present the structure and analyse the distribution of economic activities comprising the creative sector (covering 10 sections of PKD 2007 - the Polish Classification of Activities based on NACE rev. 2 - the Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community) of the Polish economy in the context of the potential basis for the formation of creative clusters in Poland. The study concentrates on the numbers of creative firms based in all 3,076 Polish gminas (306 urban gminas, 1,576 rural gminas and 597 urban-rural gminas; in the latter, 597 urban areas and 597 rural areas are considered separately). As found, most of the firms are involved in architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis (M 71) and other professional, scientific and technical activities (M 74). It has also been established that some local incubators of the potential clusters of creative industries form eight distinct centres, the most prominent of which is the Warszawa centre. The identification of areas with higher concentrations of creative firms has demonstrated that in Poland, like in western countries, creative firms tend to locate in large cities (Warszawa, Kraków, Poznań, Wrocław and Tri-City) and in the regions around them.

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A cluster approach to the formation of tourism destinations in Western Ukrainian cross-border regions

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Kyfyak V., Kyfyak O.

Turyzm

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2021

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vol. 31

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issue 1

39-46

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The research aims at exploring western Ukrainian cross-border regions where many natural recreational resources, historical, cultural and architectural monuments, a developed transport infrastructure, strong ethnic ties and wide opportunities for tourism flows from the cross-border regions of neighboring countries are found. To achieve this goal, the authors studied foreign experience, in particular the processes of the creation and operation of clusters in Romania and Poland which helped to identify certain stages of development of tourism destinations based on a cluster approach. Comparison of the activities of already established tourism clusters in Ukraine and abroad has helped to establish a list of major business structures that might become a part of a cluster and be involved in the formation of a tourism destination. Based on an analysis of natural and recreational potential, and cultural and historical heritage in western Ukrainian cross-border regions, possible profiles of tourism destinations, and the interest of tourist and other enterprises to be brought together into tourism clusters, are determined, and this has been confirmed by a survey

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Competences, Innovations and Internationalization as The Key Development Factors of Network Enterprises

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Plawgo B., Citkowski M., Garwolińska M.

Optimum. Studia Ekonomiczne

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2017

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vol. 5(89)

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On the basis of the analysis of the subject literature and in particular empirical research the paper presents the analysis of the impact that major changes in the surrounding of enterprises in the form of knowledge-based economy, increase of innovation requirements, including the development of the model of open innovations and globalization have on the formation and development of network enterprises. On the other hand, the analysis regards the impact of network enterprises on the competitiveness of the entities functioning in their frameworks by means of the development of competences, innovativeness and internationalization. The conclusions presented in the elaboration imply that the formation of the structures of network enterprises ought to be viewed as the sign of the adjustment of economic organizations to the changing conditions of the surrounding. The concept of a network enterprise ought to be developed as the new paradigm in management sciences because within its frame¬works it is possible to explain better the main changes related to the functioning of a modern enterprise.

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Enhancing the competitiveness of tourism in the Republic of Serbia using the cluster model

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Stavljanin B., Kresoja M., Andric N.

Perspectives of Innovations, Economics and Business

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2011

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vol. 7

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issue 1

40-42

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The Republic of Serbia has the chance to raise its competitive strategy for growth, independently or with the support from the international community, by defining the development objectives and determining the economic structure. In this context, tourism represents an essential complex with untapped growth potential. Tourism is an economic sector of exceptional business opportunities. There are four touristic clusters in the country: Vojvodina, Belgrade region, South-Eastern Serbia and South-Western Serbia. The paper suggests cluster approach in considering ways to increase competitiveness of national tourism services.

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Creative Clusters in Visegrad Countries: Factors Conditioning Cluster Establishment and Development

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Bialic-Davendra M., Bednář P., Danko L., Matošková J.

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series

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2016

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vol. 32

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issue 32

33-47

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Since the accession of the Visegrad Group of countries (V4) to the European Union, the importance of clusters has increased. With growing global competitiveness and EU 12 trends, a gradual awareness of creative industries is observed in V4 countries. Therefore, this article analyses creative clusters and factors conditioning their establishment and development. On the basis of a literature review and a questionnaire survey, a mapping of creative clusters was conducted. In addition, catalysts, main motives and key factors in the process of their establishment were identified, as were the activities and factors hampering their development. The scheme of cluster development is presented as the outcome of the qualitative analysis, along with a comparison to findings of other studies. Research findings show that trust building and administrative obstacles are among the main barriers, especially for design clusters and cultural clusters.

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