Tuesday, August 01, 2006
The report from the Global Cluster Initiative Survey (GCIS) is available. The GCIS conducted the survey last year.
The report focuses on cluster initiatives in developing and transition economies. It contrasts them against cluster initiatives in advanced economies.
The report, titled "Cluster Initiatives in Developing and Transition Economies", can be downloaded from the survey website. It is free of charge and requires only a simple registration. You can use this link to access the report download page.
Thanks to Karla Krodel from Youngstown State University for tipping me to the release of the report.
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Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
Download some background information on me here.
Resource: Global cluster report
