Scoping Study
Research Partners
This research is being conducted by the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) and jointly sponsored by the Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) and the Australian Business Foundation (The Foundation). The final report will be released by mid-2009.
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Contact
If you have any questions of would like to find out more about the research and the proposed following projects please contact:
Kate Hughes
Project Manager, Cluster Research
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
Fax: +61 2 9850 9033
Mobile: +61 (0) 415 915 713
Email: kate.hughes@mgsm.edu.au
Aims of the Study
- Identify the composition of the businesses located in the 'Pacific Corridor'
- Complete initial 'cluster mapping'
- Understand the factors that have come into play in the development of this region
- Identify the current state of clustering activities and linkages
- Identify potential gaps in clustering development in this region
- In depth analysis of two targeted industry sections:
- Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) and
- Bio-medical (Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Instruments/Devices)
Research Approach
The research will consist of roughly three stages:
Stage One
- Cluster definition
- Identify industries
- Commence interviews
Stage Two
- Complete interviews
- Design Survey
Stage Three
- On-line Survey
- Analyse results
- Report
Preliminary Results
Figure 3: The ANZSIC Grouping of Companies
Source: Bugseye GIS Mapping http://www.bugseye.com.au
