Innovation policy for Asian SMEs: Exploring cluster differences

Cristina Chaminade and Jan Vang ()
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Jan Vang: Copenhagen Institute of Technology, Aalborg University, Postal: Institut 6 - Medieteknologi og Ingeniørvidenskab , Lautrupvang 15, 2750 Ballerup, Denmark

No 2006/3, Papers in Innovation Studies from Lund University, CIRCLE - Centre for Innovation Research

Abstract: Clusters are considered an adequate tool for development by governments and international organizations. Existing literature assumes that cluster policy can be universally applied & that industries cluster in similar ways. By comparing clusters in Asia, we highlight significant industrial differences in the relative importance of the cluster soft and hard infrastructure. We show the importance of the local specificities, the influence of national and regional policies & differences in upgrading strategies for SMEs. We identify patterns across industries and draw policy recommendations.

Keywords: clusters; developing countries; Asia; innovation policy. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O30 O38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 26 pages
Date: 2006-03-01
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