Indicators to support innovation cluster policy

被引:33
作者
Arthurs, David [2 ]
Cassidy, Erin [3 ]
Davis, Charles H. [1 ]
Wolfe, David [4 ]
机构
[1] Ryerson Univ, Rogers Commun Ctr, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
[2] Hickling Arthurs Low Corp, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7, Canada
[3] Foreign Affairs & Int Trade Canada, Ottawa, ON K1N 0G2, Canada
[4] Univ Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3K7, Canada
关键词
clusters; innovation; indicators; framework; policy; analysis; strategic planning; methodology;
D O I
10.1504/IJTM.2009.023376
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
The elaboration of a conceptually grounded, easily replicable set of indicators for gauging the current state and future prospects for innovation cluster development is an essential aid for policy makers and stakeholders. In this paper we propose a parsimonious, generic cluster framework comprising six constructs and 34 variables, and describe the process for applying the framework to the analysis of clusters. Finally, we summarise the results of an analysis of the current state of eight innovation cluster initiatives of the National Research Council of Canada. The framework and methodology have proven to be effective in analysing Clusters quickly, consistently, and cost-effectively.
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页码:263 / 279
页数:17
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