Rural Industrial Development: To Cluster or Not to Cluster?

Barkley, David L.; Henry, Mark S.

doi:10.2307/1349744

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“…Two general approaches, however, dominate: value chain approaches, and horizontal linkages and networks. Linkages are cooperation between firms seeking to integrate some of their activities, exploit their complementarities in search of new markets, and pool sources of knowledge in order to achieve economies of scale or address common problems (Barkley & Henry, 2007). ME participation in value chains involves vertical (forward and backward) linkages, typically with larger firms, and often in the form of sub-contracts, franchising, licensing and supplier relationships.…”

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Generic Strategies and Firm Performance: An Investigation of Informal Sector Micro-Enterprises in Kenya

Mungai¹,

Ogot²

2017

IJBM

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Micro-enterprises (MEs) have been shown to collectively be the largest employer in most developing countries thus playing a significant role in the countries economies. Using informal sector micro-enterprise furniture makers (wood and metal) in Nairobi, Kenya and based on Porter's competitive business strategies typology, this study sought to determine if the strategies employed by the informal sector MEs fit within the typology framework, and if membership within the strategic groups in the typology are a predictor of better business business performance. From the study, although membership within the two focus strategic groups of differentiation and low cost was confirmed, unlike studies done with medium and large enterprises, membership was not found to be a predictor of better business performance. Porter's typology may therefore not adequately capture the competitive business activities relevant to and directly by MEs, presenting an opportunity for research into the development of competitive business strategy typologies directly derived from their activities and therefore applicable to them.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Generic Strategies and Firm Performance: An Investigation of Informal Sector Micro-Enterprises in Kenya

Mungai¹,

Ogot²

2017

IJBM

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“…As mentioned earlier, business clusters are perceived to enhance regional economic growth and income (Barkley and Henry, 1998). The explanatory mechanism behind this assertion is that a rise in productivity determines real income in the region and, as defined by the Engel curve (Leeflang, Wittink, Wedel & Naert, 2000), a rise in real income increases the demand for goods and services in the region.…”

Section: Industry Performancementioning

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Uncovering and Developing Industry Clusters

Athiyaman

2009

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This paper observes that the existing definitions of clusters can be grouped under two categories: intra-industry clusters, and inter-industry clusters. Economic geographers and strategy researchers suggest "intra industry" conceptualisations of clusters. Regional economists subscribe to the Porterian model of clusters that focuses on inter-industry linkages. While we agree that clusters should assess interindustry linkages, we argue that the process of identifying clusters should begin at the intra-industry level. A conceptual framework based on 'strategic groups' theory and value system analysis is developed as an explanation for industry clusters.

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“…Capacity development refers to a series of ensuing terms such as participation, empowerment, and community (Eade, Deboran;1997).…”

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Bela Beli Kulon Progo as A Policy for Strengthening The Capacity of Local Economy

Retnandari¹

2017

pgr

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One of the reasons for the State's presence in society is due to market's failure in providing its citizens with bet er welfare. The local economy 2 that serves as a source of welfare for most Indonesian communities is placed under very strenuous conditions when having to confront capitalist economy. Remarkably diff ering backgrounds and resources create a highly imbalanced bargaining position. There have been numerous policies in the form of local economic development programs that have been carried out by Indonesia. However, the reality indicates that as of current the contribution of local economies in the GDP remains at approximately 50%. The interventions employed using a global approach, did not consider the specifi cation of issues confronted by local economies, the State intervention performance metrics were very simple (activities) and there was a lack of serious evaluation regarding the intervention, which led to it not bearing much fruitful results. It was the Kulon Progo Regency which developed the concept of empowering local economy by using a specifi c approach confronted by the local economy. The policy is known as "Bela Beli Kulon Progo". This article discusses the process undertaken by the Kulon Progo Regency in implementing the "Bela Beli Kulon Progo" movement which succeeded in boosting local economic development performance.

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Rural Industrial Development: To Cluster or Not to Cluster?

Cited by 86 publications

References 36 publications

Generic Strategies and Firm Performance: An Investigation of Informal Sector Micro-Enterprises in Kenya

Generic Strategies and Firm Performance: An Investigation of Informal Sector Micro-Enterprises in Kenya

Uncovering and Developing Industry Clusters

Bela Beli Kulon Progo as A Policy for Strengthening The Capacity of Local Economy

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