The role of clusters in the development of small entrepreneurs in Romania and the Republic of Moldova

• Author: M. Pascu/D. Dascaliuc/L. Sargu/C. Coman
• Position: Transilvania University of Brasov/University of European Studies of Moldova/Transilvania University of Brasov
• Pages: 337-346

Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşo v

Series VII: Social Sciences • Law • Vol. 12(61) No. 2 – 2019

https://doi.org/10.31926/but.ssl.2019.12.61.2.16

THE ROLE OF CLUSTERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT

OF SMALL ENTREPRENEURS IN ROMANIA AND

THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

M. PASCU1 D. DASCALIUC2 L. ȘARGU2 C. COMAN3

Abstract: The establishment of clusters in the Republic of Moldova (RM) is

in its early stages. Concepts of cluster development emerged in Moldova’s

industrial sector and identified the basic elements and management tools for

cluster organisations, and the evaluation of their effectiveness. Clusters are

geographical concentrations of institutions and interconnected companies in

a particular field. Clusters include a group of related industries and other

important competition entities that cooperate formally or informally by

implementing joint projects for local, regional or state benefits. The success

of Romanian clusters might offer the possibility of know-how transfer to the

Republic of Moldova with mutual regional benefits.

Key words: regional clusters, association of clusters, transfer of know-

how.

1. Introduction

The association of manufacturing enterprises, suppliers and state and private

institutions that operate in a certain sector (thus creating cluster-type networks)

improves the technological performance and productivity by contributing to the

competitiveness of the companies, extending the market and increasing their visibility.

Studies show that 70% of the clusters worldwide have a strong or very strong

competitive position on the market, out of which 60% are characterised by high levels of

innovation. The clusters contribute to the development of the economic potential of

various areas, the creation of new job opportunities, new products and new enterprises.

The aim of the cluster is to develop the creative industry and to increase the

competitiveness between the companies, with a view to generating added value for

entrepreneurs.

Clusters are geographical concentrations of interconnected institutions and companies

belonging to a certain field . Clusters include a grou p of closely-related industries and

1 Transilvania University of Brașov, mihai.pascu@unitbv.ro, corresponding a uthor.

2 University of European Studies o f Moldova.

3 Transilvania University of Brașov.