LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Inovatyvumas; Klasteriai; Klasterių politika; Klasterių valdymas; Konkurencingumas, inovacijos; Cluster; Cluster management; Cluster policy; Clusters; Competitiveness, innovation; Innovativeness.
ENThis chapter focuses on general cluster concept and clusters’ development in order to strengthen competitiveness and innovativeness in enterprises and regions. Clusters considered to be one of the key elements encouraging innovation development. Today’s dynamic environment dictates to stimulate collaboration. Enterprises must band together in clusters and establish secure links, helping to generate innovativeness and competitiveness. It follows the necessity to shape excellent cluster policy. The chapter reveals the main guidelines of cluster policy development in Lithuania and names main aspects for successful cluster policy implementation. [From the publication]