The Governance Gauge: Innovation in Clusters

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“Innovation in Clusters” is a combined work by experts from the Nizhny Novgorod School of Economics and Singapore-based INTRAFAB. It examines the operating modalities behind some of the world’s best-performing “clusters”.

Clusters are defined in chapter 1 as groupings of people, firms, knowledge, capital or other non-tangible considerations. These clusters often have a competitive nature, and must exist in a complex environment. The point of the book is primarily the study of best practices from various clusters worldwide.

The book consists of 5 chapters (7 including the lengthy introduction and conclusion) and they study Europe, Russia, University Clusters, Evaluation Methodologies, and Cluster Design Modelling.

Creators of zones and societies might find the tome a bit dry and academic in scope and style. Chapter 3 (Russia) is the best segment for best practices in supply chains, education, regional competition and authorities.

Policymakers and analysts will find chapters 2 and 4 very useful for creating appropriate analysis frameworks and policy based on the tried-and-tested solutions brought forward in these chapters.

Scholars and experts can enter deep into the works of chapters 5 and 6, which are heavily scientific and academic in nature. Thorough sourcing makes the book a heavyweight in governance circles, and a must-read.

A digital and paperback version can be bought here.