Bìznes Inform (Oct 2021)
Actualization of the Use of the Cluster Model in the Innovative Development of the Economy of Ukraine
Abstract
Unfortunately, one of the main problems of the Ukrainian economy is the State’s inability to concentrate available resources on the main, promising directions and involve Ukrainian businesses, both large and medium-sized, into this process. Therefore, the creation and development of clusters as an element of an innovative model is necessary, and the study of the issue of their functioning is quite relevant. The article is aimed at further studying the processes of clustering in Ukraine. An attempt was made, based on the theoretical basis for the development of innovative processes, as well as coming from the worldwide and domestic experience of cluster formation and development, to give an own vision of the essence and classification of clusters, to determine their priority types for the Ukrainian economy, to offer certain cluster strategies and criteria for evaluating the efficiency of cluster formations. The results of the study are presented as follows. First, the authors’ own definition of the cluster as a voluntary association of geographically concentrated, independent economic entities and public authorities without the formation of a separate legal entity for joint activities in the field of entrepreneurship for the more effective use of resources and stimulation of innovative development is proposed. Secondly, on the basis of this definition, an appropriate classification of clusters has been developed. Thirdly, the order of formation of an innovative cluster is suggested, which should consist of several stages: emergence of the idea of the cluster and substantiation of the need to create it; defining the territory for the creation of the cluster based on the assessment of its competitive potential; formation of cluster management system; evaluation of the efficiency of its performance. At this, specific actions are recommended that must be taken at each stage. Fourth, assessments of the effectiveness of the cluster functioning under the conditions of using certain indicators are provided.
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