Understanding the Changing Nature of Cluster Drivers

Abstract

Many cluster examples from around the world offer
insights into cluster success, however there is relatively much less
attention given to the factors which drive the development and
existence of clusters. This paper examines cluster drivers
reported as part of the cluster literature, as well as examining
cluster drivers identified within the Australian Aerospace
Cluster. The findings of this research outline that existing cluster
literature offers a somewhat static view of cluster drivers that
does not adequately capture the impact of complex interrelationships
which exist between cluster drivers. The paper
identifies a number of inter-relationships between cluster drivers
within the Australian Aerospace Cluster.