Networks of Clusters: A Governance Perspective

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This paper aims to further our emerging knowledge on the external linkages of regional clusters. We adopt a network governance perspective and study connected clusters as goal-directed, multilevel whole networks that we denote as "cluster networks." Based on an analysis of four empirical cases varying in regional scope, age and industry context, we identify two governance forms: internally governed cluster networks are formed to establish ties among cluster representative organizations to share knowledge and pool resources on selected activities; externally governed cluster networks are formed to systematically develop cross-cluster ties and competences on and across levels and are brokered by a central intercluster administrative organization as well as several decentralized lead organizations. Our findings show that cluster connectivity can go beyond organization-based pipelines and personal relationships to include clusters as governed entities, albeit with different intensities regarding the brokerage of ties on lower levels.

Original languageEnglish
JournalIndustry and Innovation
Volume20
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)357-377
Number of pages21
ISSN1366-2716
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26.06.2013
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • Management studies - reional cluster, cluster connectivity, global pipelines, governance, whole netorks, regional development

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