Abstract:
Businesses clusters are defined as geographical concentrations of
vertically and horizontally integrated firms in related lines of business. As
such, clusters are complex and dynamic structures that are continuously
evolving. Cluster management consists of the development of monitoring
actions and interventions aiming to improve their capacities and capabilities.
Strong clusters can promote economic growth by tapping into the unused
business potential of a region. As the clustering effect evolves from mere
economic agglomeration into an innovation agent, it is important to focus on
ways to leverage this potential for development. The objective of this article
is to provide a panorama of the issues and the challenges facing cluster
management today