Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

4-2016

Abstract

Whereas since the 1990s national and regional planners saw the creation of knowledge clusters as a panacea for gaining a competitive advantage to propel a region or country into a higher stage of industrial development, recent research suggests that connectivity (e.g. through broadband penetration or joint research connections with collaborators elsewhere) is one of the enablers for socio-economic development. This paper will draw on the results of studies on knowledge clusters in Southeast Asian countries (Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore) as well as the relevant current literature to ask the question, whether knowledge clusters really contribute to regional development and if yes, under what circumstances. The paper will also draw on lessons learned from knowledge cluster initiatives in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries and highlight policy options to enhance connectivity in the context of knowledge cluster development.

Keywords

knowledge clusters, connectivity, Southeast Asia

Discipline

Asian Studies | Organizational Behavior and Theory | Organization Development | Technology and Innovation

Research Areas

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources

Publication

eKNOW 2016: The Eighth International Conference on Information, Process, and Knowledge Management: April 24-28, 2016, Venice, Italy

First Page

33

Last Page

40

ISBN

9781510823136

Publisher

Curran for IARIA

City or Country

Red Hook, NY

Embargo Period

6-17-2020

Copyright Owner and License

Publisher

Additional URL

http://www.thinkmind.org/index.php?view=article&articleid=eknow_2016_2_20_60029

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