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Economic Analysis (2010, Vol. 43, No. 1-2, 9-24)
territory which is holder of positive externalities continue to develop strategies for
competition and cooperation 18 amongst themselves.
These lines of thought demonstrate the interest of clusters which wisely use globalization
to maximize on its own development. The cluster channels the negative effects globalization
may cause (absence of identity status due to the a - territoriality; the skepticism of the
exchange of strategic information via ICT, hence the interest of face to face; the fear of
espionage hence the need for the pole to restore confidence and security of information) and
uses the benefits globalization provides (a myriad of networks, globalization of ICT and its
absence of virtual borders). Gradually the new industrial policy of clusters has proven its
strength in the light of globalization and plays the role of a policy for growth to gain the
required competitiveness to integrate itself in the stream of globalization.
The industrial policy of a cluster
The objective of this policy is twofold; internal development of the territory in which it is
located and external development namely:
• Disseminate innovation (F. Perroux) in the territory in which the cluster is located,
develop territorial economic activity
• Promote competitiveness national and worldwide renown.
Thus, in order to achieve the objectives of the pole what matters, according to J.
Savatier 19 , is the will for putting in place networking actors, yet this will is evolutionary, just
like social networks which make up the pole. Thus, according to Edward S. et al (2004)
“networks experience endogenous development related to the transformation of links,
objectives and members [...] but also changes in the external environment.” To adapt to these
changes and promote cooperation EI is fundamental as it maintains the renewal of
information on a daily basis in order to have data updated through the process of spying
being conducive to research. EI also maintains the notion of trust through the protection of
storage of information heritage. As an extension to the first part, the emphasis will be on the
cluster as a component of integration into the globalization process.
The objectives of an industrial policy of clusters as illustrated in France
Thus, in order to assimilate these economic changes associated with globalization an
industrial policy focused on the territory was established by the CIACT (Interministerial
Committee for Planning and Competitiveness in Territories). From 2005 to 2007, 71 clusters
were officially recognized as such in France, amongst which 7 were distinguished as world
clusters and 10 as potential world ones.
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Bouchet, Y., Bertacchini, Y. and Noël, L. (2008), “Construire la confiance dans les échanges
numériques, cas dans un pôle de compétitivité”, ISDM Informations, Savoirs, Décisions & Médiations,
3 rd quarter 2008.
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Savatier, J. (2007), “ Table-ronde d’ouverture “l’innovation et l’anticipation des mutations
économiques et sociales : perspectives européenne”” in “innovation et anticipation des mutations
économiques et sociales”, Seminar organized by the European Commission, Diact and DGEFP,
Bordeaux, 22-24 October 2007.