Around the world, there is an increasing interest at the government level in concepts such as networking, learning regions and clustering as mechanisms for stimulating innovation and growth (both economic and social).
Rather than focusing on individual firm-oriented strategies, these cluster or network-based policies recognise the inter-relationships that exist between firms and industry sectors. Substantial benefits that can accrue to regions and industries by taking this more holistic view and by developing strategy at this higher level of aggregation.
Keston Technologies works with a range of public sector clients to develop and implement regional development strategies that build on these principles in areas such as: