INSIGHTS INTO INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN INTEGRATED CLUSTER MANAGEMENT

The article seeks to explore best practices of integrated cluster management in the EU countries. It is noted that modern business realia and process internationalization have significantly raised importance partnerships across European Union member states. Given factor global competitiveness, Commission has begun pay greater attention development innovation capacity, primarily through closer interaction between industry clusters within Union. In this context, a number projects initiatives for intercluster been launched, along with implementing programs will promote sectoral facilitate their entry into markets by increasing degree interaction. purpose provide insights experience as managing programs, trends area clusters. study employs general scientific research methods, particular, method logical generalization, methods statistical analysis foster partnership building processes. findings on revealed following key characteristics successful initiatives: harmonization interests specific needs participants, providing information support lobbying; significance at both regional national level; awareness executive authorities about region or identification promising areas partnerships; participation government targeted projects; active positioning regional, international levels; team framework, launching centres, etc. Based results, it observed settings industrial economy spurred interest which are established implement common strategy. argued application an model management, however is, domestic not necessarily lead desired outcomes, whereas implementation particular elements context shaping patterns allow using them effective drivers.