Cluster Dynamics in Transition Economies - The Case of Albania (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)

This book analyses the effectiveness of policies adopted in cluster promotion, using complexity thinking and evolutionary economic geography approaches. It studies cluster dynamics in transition economies, exploring the case of Albania. In developing countries, the 'model' of the developed countries, is often seen as the endpoint of a trajectory that must be followed meticulously, implying a view on modernization as a linear and uniform process. They tend to import policies from these 'success models' showing minimal regard to their context and institutional capabilities; therefore, more often than not, such policies show little effectiveness. This research on cluster policies in Albania confirms this. It suggests that in Albania there is a need to revise the way of thinking about clusters, considering them first and foremost as relational networks, instead of physically bound industrial districts. While there is questioning of top-down policies and the national innovation systems prerogative, the suggested model by this research, in line with some of the most recent policy frameworks, advocates the need for flexibility, bottom-up initiatives and place-based approaches. By means of conclusion, the book comes up with an alternative model of territorial policies for cluster development, shifting from 'static' towards 'dynamic' planning.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Geography
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Elona Karafili
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	74
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-069841-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > Economic geography
LSN:	3-03-069841-6
Barcode:	9783030698416

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