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Smart Specialisation Strategies with Smart Clsuters, A New Approach to Generating Transformative Activities by Michael Keller

Economy & Finance

Smart Specialisation Strategies with
Smart Clusters
A New Approach to Generating Transformative
Activities
Michael Keller
HES-SO - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western
Switzerland, School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg
LIUC – Università Cattaneo

Canton of Fribourg:
Biggest producer of poultry in
Switzerland

Development of bio-based inputs for the plastics industry

S3
Development of bio-based inputs for the plastics industry

S3
Development of bio-based inputs for the plastics industry
Clusters

S3
Development of bio-based inputs for the plastics industry
Clusters identify and develop
Transformative Activities

S3
POLICY LEVEL CLUSTER LEVEL
CLUSTERS
Implementation
Innovation
Main Benefits of the Interplay
• S3 triggers
• Transformation process
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
Cluster represent
Local concentration of capacities
Entrepreneurial resources
Cross-sectoral connectivity
Actors from the quadruple helixSource: Jacques Bersier and Michael Keller, 2019
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Interreg Project S3-4AlpClusters
The S3-Innovation Model

S3
POLICY LEVEL CLUSTER LEVEL
CLUSTERS
Implementation
Innovation
Challenges
Broad scope of S3 (focus on existing
specialization, rather than opportunities
for transformation)
Lack of focus on real Transformative Activities
Lack of need-based interregional
cooperation to exploit synergy
potentials and gain critical mass Untapped opportunities for cluster initiatives
in the processSource: Jacques Bersier and Michael Keller, 2019
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Challenges

Call for Action
Need for a systematic
process and tools
to identify and develop
Transformative Activities
Innovation with enterprises
S3-INNOVATION MODEL
BUSINESS LEVEL
New value chains
Jobs in innovative new fields
with high growth potential
Source: Jacques Bersier and Michael Keller, 2019
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Call for Action

Need for a systematic
process and tools
to identify and develop
Transformative Activities
S3-INNOVATION MODEL
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The S3-Innovation Model

Existing Capacities
/ Resources
Opportunities
PRESENT STRENGHTS FUTURE STRENGHTS
Regions need to achieve differentiation by specialising on a limited
number of prioritised economic activities
New combinations of innovation capacities and actions
targeting related areas and having the potential to
significantly transform existing industries
Transformative Activities
New Value Chains
Source: Keller et al., 2018
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Transformative Activties

4
Transformative Activties
TA: Transformative Activities can be understood as a
collection of innovation capacities and actions of a group of
actors, derived from an innovative combination of existing
structures, targeting related areas and having the potential
to significantly transform existing industries.

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Looking for Transformative Activities in your Region?
Bersier, J. and Keller, M. (Eds.). (2019).
Smart Specialisation Strategies with
Smart Clusters. S3-4AlpClusters Final
Publication.
Website:
https://www.alpine-space.eu/projects/s3-
4alpclusters/en/project-results/the-s3-
innovation-model/discover-the-model-
and-its-tools

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Get in Touch!
https://www.alpine-space.eu/projects/s3-4alpclusters/en/home
Or simply google S3-4AlpClusters
michael.keller@hefr.ch

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EVENT: TCI /MOC Asian Chapter Summer Conference 2022. ORGANIZERS: TCI Network, Microeconomics of Compettitiveness (MOC) from Harvard Business School, and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI ). TOPIC: 2026 and the Future of Collaboration. KEY SPEAKER: Professor Michael Enright, Northeastern University, Founder and Member Board of Advisors, TCI Network. DATE: 1st July 2022 CHAPTER: Asia

The Mongolian Cluster Sustainability

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This document analyzes economic trends in Mongolia from 2010-2019 using GDP, employment, and average wage data from the country's National Statistical Organization. It finds that while livestock and retail industries remain important, employment is shifting to construction, finance, and processing. Average wages have grown the most in construction, ICT, and processing industries, with mining wages being twice as high. The document also examines regional economic specialization through a location quotient analysis for 2009 and 2019, finding that specialization has remained steady in mining areas but declined elsewhere, such as in Darkhan. This decline may be partly due to internal migration driving urbanization toward Ulaanbaatar and a lack of developed regional supply chains.

Digital Transformation Framework for SME

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Cambodia's economic growth path and competitiveness

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Cambodia experienced robust economic growth over the past two decades thanks to sound macroeconomic policies that attracted investment. However, total factor productivity has moderated and competitiveness has eroded as wages have risen. While investment continues to support growth, employment growth has slowed as the agriculture sector sheds jobs. The economy contracted in 2020 due to the pandemic but is projected to recover in 2021, though sustaining growth will require improving competitiveness through diversification.

Learning in the Digital Era

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Mr. Peang Ratana is a freelance researcher and lecturer who has taught at several universities in Cambodia. He discusses how digital tools like Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Google Meet, Slido, Facebook Live, Telegram, and Messenger can be used for eLearning and distance education. These platforms allow for online surveys, interactive question and answer sessions, video conferencing, live streaming, and messaging. Kahoot is also mentioned as a game-based learning platform that brings engagement to online education.

The Philippine FinTech Landscape

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The document discusses the Philippine FinTech landscape. It notes that the Philippines recorded sharp economic declines in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which small businesses bore much of the negative impact from lockdowns. It provides an overview of the Philippine FinTech cluster map and key players like banks, payment providers, regulators, infrastructure providers, and consumers. The document also summarizes the country's FinTech history, regulatory approach, opportunities and challenges for further growth.

Decoding the new dynamics of competitiveness. China’s major economic initiati...

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The document discusses the new dynamics of competitiveness in Asia. It notes that Asia faces challenges from COVID-19, China's rising influence through initiatives like Belt and Road and Made in China 2025, tensions in international trade, the formation of the RCEP trading bloc, pressures to transition to digital and green economies, and increasing development levels in some countries. Asian nations must navigate relationships with both China and Western powers, while addressing domestic issues like pandemic recovery, supply chain reconfiguration, infrastructure development, and responding to global challenges through local solutions.

Educational Development Research

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1) The document outlines a study that assessed the reliability and validity of students' self-reported learning outcomes against stated course learning outcomes. 2) Preliminary results found the outcome-specific questionnaires to have high reliability. Most courses saw significant increases in student self-ratings from beginning to end. 3) Further analysis is still needed to determine if end-of-course self-ratings correlate with assessments of student task performance against learning outcomes.

Creating Shared Value: What Makes a Gamechanger?

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This document discusses creating shared value and identifying shared value gamechangers. It begins by explaining the motivation for studying shared value impact and looking for gamechangers. It then defines creating shared value as making a profit while delivering a social need. The document discusses why shared value gamechangers that fundamentally change an industry should be identified. It proposes developing a framework to assess the impact of shared value initiatives on firms and society. Finally, it reviews literature on shared value and shared measurement to develop such a framework.

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