1. CHIHUAHUA´S CASE STUDY 35 YEARS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Clustering Strategies Luis Oliver Torres Economic Development Council Chihuahua, México CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA OCTOBER 28, 2008

12. 1965 19921997 1998 2004 2008 - ……… Economic Model based in Maquila Infraestructure for FI Implementation of strategic Initiatives 9 Cluster Initiatives Investment Attraction Investment in infrastructure A new Council by a Economic Development Law New Economic Model Beginning a New Clustering Actions CODECH

20. TWO OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE CITIES IN MEXICO CHIHUAHUA CITY JUAREZ CITY

21. KEY EVENTS CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT ELECTRONICS CLUSTER TELEVISIONS (1970-2008) RCA ZENITH PHILIPS THOMSON TOSHIBA GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPUTERS (1980’S) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT DATA GENERAL\ AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS (1980- 1990S) DELPHI VISTEON CONTRACT ELECTRONICS (2005- 2008) FOXCONN FLEXTRONICS JABIL

22. THE MAQUILADORA INDUSTRY HAS EVOLVED Coupons / Data Processing Textile confections Medical Electric/Domestic appliance Electronics Harnesses Automotive – Complex Processes 6T - Consumptions Design and Engineering center Black Box

23. KEY ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS LOCAL LEADERSHIP CIVIC PARTICIPATION SOCIAL CAPITAL

24. 2008. OTHER CLUSTERS IN CHIHUAHUA MINING DAIRY AGRICULTURE TOURISM

25. Challenges for a sustainable economic development project Inclusion Bystanders and sideliners Coordination Aligning efforts and objectives Collaboration Better use of scarce resources Role definition A good leader but only one Previous and concurrent efforts Rivalries, competition and friction

26. Chihuahua Strategic Vectors: a common reference to facilitate convergence and collaboration ER Regional Vocation & Specialization Competitive Support Connectivity and collaboration Economic Drivers Knowledge Economy Foundation Solidarity with Present and Future IE Appropriate Economic Infrastructure NI Innovative Businesses AE Associability & Entrepreneurship DT Technology & Education SA Environmental & Social Responsibility

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