Scientific Support for Clusterization Processes in the Context of Innovative Development of Regions (original) (raw)

The article deals with the formation of cross-border clusters as a factor of the innovative development of regions and scientific support for these processes. The authors define the economic essence of the concept of "cluster", consider the role of cluster formations in increasing the competitiveness of the region and intensifying its innovative development. The classification of cluster types is carried out and the peculiarities of cross-border cluster formation are highlighted. The specifics of the formation of agro-ecological clusters are considered and the role of scientific expertise in strengthening clustering processes is analyzed, in particular, in the agrarian sphere (on the example of the cross-border agro-ecological cluster "Frumushika-Nova"). Scientific provisions, obtained results and proposed recommendations are a practical basis for the development and improvement of the clustering process in Ukraine.