INTRODUCTION
Globally, local and state governments are realizing the power of local clusters, and are implementing initiatives to strengthen and foster the national and institutional structures that underpin them.
More than 2500 cluster initiatives have been mapped globally. They differ across sector, region and process, and each with their own unique characteristic.
What is clear however is the overwhelming body of evidence showing the success of cluster initiatives, and their value as a highly cost effective economic development tool.
What is less certain are the methodologies to measure the impact of cluster initiatives that are by necessity long term and underpinned by a focus on strengthening the social cohesion of a regional or economic system.
Why attend?
TCI 2008 will focus on deepening the understanding of the role of clusters as the key building blocks of a modern innovative economy.
Cluster practitioners from government, industry and academia will share their experiences in running cluster initiatives and programmes.
Key outcomes of the conference will be the sharing of experiences and technicalities regarding:
- Clear methodologies around managing cluster programmes
- Shifting the frontiers regarding the measurement and impact of cluster initiatives
- Fine tuning the practical tools to be applied by cluster practitioners
- Identification of the challenges and opportunities in running cluster initiatives and programmes
Being the first TCI global conference in Africa, we look forward to a particular emphasis on the role of cluster initiatives in emerging economies, and the sharing of lessons between cluster practitioners from both developed and developing economies.
Who should attend?
Economic developmet officers, academics, policy makers, business people, consultants, investors, analysts and anyone interested in competitiveness and economic and cluster development.
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>>> TCI 2008 Full Conference Programme FINAL (1.9MB Adobe PDF)
>>> TCI 2008 Venue & Accommodation Map (716KB Adobe PDF)
>>> TCI 2008 Programme Announcement and Reminder (642KB Adobe PDF)
>>> TCI 2008 2nd Announcement and Call for Participation (642KB Adobe PDF)
About TCI
TCI is a not-for-profit alliance of cluster practitioners. TCI's mission is to improve living standards and the local competitiveness of regions throughout the world, by fostering cluster-based development initiatives. Our membership base is more than 800 leading practitioners from all levels of governments, Academia and from the private sector, coming from more than 60 countries
The Competitiveness Institute offers information on clusters and competitive regions worldwide. We use multiple arenas in real life and on the net for exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences on methodologies for economic growth. We work on clusters, innovation systems, promotion of entrepreneurship and regional branding.
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