Local Development and Clusters: a systematic literature review

Abstract

This article aims to evaluate, through a systematic review, the bibliographic production regarding local development in clusters. From the twenty four articles selected the results show that it is possible to group them in the following themes, related to the local development: A) Use of indicators, methods and techniques for evaluation of clusters; B) Impact of clusters of specific sectors; C) Development and promotion of clusters.

Local Development; Clusters; Systematic review