knowledge flows. However, there is lack of research on the motivation and needs driving firms in their choice of mechanisms for … information on the informal protection of knowledge and innovations when resources are limited. In particular, it helps them to …/or informal protection as a strategy. It combines both formal and informal mechanisms. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this …

innovation policy drafting and implementation. Cluster development stimulates trust building and enhances knowledge spillovers …Cluster policy is recognized as one of the pivotal elements of state-of-art innovation policy. State support for … among different organizations in the region. Finally the cluster approach makes innovation policy more systemic by …