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Overview of the Case

Published:2023-10-06 Issue: Volume: Page:18-40
ISSN:2327-3372
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The purpose of this chapter is to overview the background of the case study by focusing on the economy and industry of Germany, then to explain the movements toward cluster initiatives, which aim to promote regional industries through cross-sectoral collaborations and the policies to support them. First, the overall picture of Germany is introduced, then the features of the German economy and its reform are explained by focusing on the movement after the stagnation in the 1990s. Second, industrial structure and policies, which aim to strengthen innovation capability and competitiveness, are overviewed. Moreover, features of SMEs and policies on them, which perform a significant role in the economy, are discussed. Finally, cluster initiative in Germany is examined by focusing on the background and support programs of the state and federal governments. In addition, the medical technology industry and cluster initiative, which are the subject of this study, are outlined.

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