Cluster policy has become a method of choice for policymakers in many countries. Promoting strong localized industries is an appealing perspective for practitioners, as it can be seen as a way to anchor economic activity in regions in an era of globalization. If cluster policy is successful, it...

Zusammenfassung Im globalen Süden sind traditionelle hierarchische Steuerungsansätze immer noch weit verbreitet. Die sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark verändernden Wettbewerbsbedingungen haben allerdings den Innovationsbedarf im Tourismus deutlich erhöht. Dieser Beitrag analysiert die...

This report presents the results of the evaluation of the European Communityu0092s support to private sector development (PSD) in third countries over the period 1994-2003. It aims to contribute to improving the coherence of the Commissionu0092s sectoral approach and also at enhancing coherence...