Report | 2006

Cluster Initiatives in Developing and Transition Economies

by Christian H.M. Ketels, Göran Lindqvist and Örjan Sölvell

Keywords: Industry Clusters; Developing Countries and Economies;

Language: English

Format: Print

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Ketels, Christian H.M., Göran Lindqvist, and Örjan Sölvell. "Cluster Initiatives in Developing and Transition Economies." Report, Ivory Tower AB, Stockholm, May 2006.

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