1. Systematic comparison of SI: proposed taxonomy and dimensions Cristina Chaminade 1 Jan Vang 1,2 1 CIRCLE and 2 Copenhagen Institute of Technology, Aalborg University

2. Comparing RIS and clustered industries in developing countries: a possible taxonomy – Resource-based industries: Fish farming, flower industry, Bio-fuel, (agro-food) Traditional industries: Furniture, textiles Complex product systems: Automotive Specialized suppliers: Pharmaceuticals, Software, ICT Creative industries: film, music RTCSC Chaminade and Vang (forthcoming). Based on Pavitt (1984), Pietrobelli & Rabelotti (2004)

3. Dimensions (not a closed list) The “soft dimension” Human capital & learning processes Social capital and networks … The “hard dimension” Financial capital Infrastructure (S&T) … Industry needs - regional provision - complementarities with other dimensions

4. Applying the framework Traditional Furniture CoPS Automotive Specialized suppliers Software Human Capital & Learning Social Capital & networks Financial capital Infrastructure… Craft skills Learning by doing Blue collar workers Learning limited to Production (blueprints) Upgrading through formal training Technical skills (ICT engineers) Formal training Lack of managerial skills Social capital is strong, based on kinship and family ties. Collective action is common Social capital is weak Collaboration between the SMEs and collective action is almost inexistent Social capital is relatively weak Collective action hampered by competition …

5. Added value CAPTURE INDUSTRY & RIS DIFFERENCES Different Human Capital requirements (from craftsmanship to formal higher education) Different modes of learning (S&T vs DUI) Different networks & importance of social capital Different policies: not only S&T focus Different degree of centralization…etc SYSTEMATIC COMPARISON OF CASES