THE EXPERIENCE SHARING OF CLUSTER RELATED DEVELOPMENTS

Cluster Development Policy initiatives are increasing in number in both developed and developing countries. In the next six months two important events happening to share such experiences.
The conference on 22nd and 23rd September in Berlin presents latest achievements and new initiatives of cluster development in European countries . The focus will be on know-how on the current development of European cluster initiatives and efficient cluster management. International experts will show solutions for national and regional authorities. Representatives of cluster initiatives share their experience on management tools, transnational clusters, national programmes and the role of national authorities in regional development policies. As a communication platform this conference brings together actors of cluster management from public institutions in charge of innovation and regional development policy, research institutes, universities and the private sector

The conference brouchure is available at : http://www.europaeische-akademie.net/fileadmin/user_upload/dateien/seminare/Brochure_Cluster-Policy_PR.pdf

The second event will take place at Cape Town, South Africa. The theme of the conference is CLUSTERS: Meeting the Challenge of Globalization. The conference will during its three days programme 29-31 october will cover the following main areas:
Clear methodologies around managing cluster programmes
1. Shifting the frontiers regarding the measurement and impact of cluster initiatives
2. Fine tuning the practical tools to be applied by cluster practitioners
3. Identification of the challenges and opportunities in running cluster initiatives and programmes
More information on conference is available at :
http://www.sbs.co.za/tci2008/