Project

The study provides specific tools to make the most of opportunities for sustainable jobs and perpetuating the existence of an R&D knowledge cluster.

Code

21H01209

Duration

01 June 2009 → 31 December 2009

Funding

Funding by decentralised authorities

Promotor

Frank Witlox

Research disciplines

Social sciences
- Business administration and accounting
- Economic development, innovation, technological change and growth
- Management
Engineering and technology
- Urban and regional design, development and planning

Keywords

regional development R&D spatial-economic analysis

Project description

This economic and spatial analysis assesses employment and location strategy of R&D companies in the province of Oost-Vlaanderen based on business economic and geographical characteristics, using various techniques including cluster analysis and accessibility analysis. The study provides specific tools to make the most of opportunities for sustainable jobs and perpetuating the existence of an R&D knowledge cluster.