Strengthening Thailand’s Competitiveness Through Industry Clusters
Commissioned by the Prime Minister, we led a national competitiveness assessment in close collaboration with the Sasin Graduate School of Business and the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). Our work analyzed Thailand’s overall economic performance and conducted deep, data-driven evaluations of five strategic industry clusters, with a notable emphasis on the automotive sector—a […]
Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness Through Cluster Mapping and Profiles
Our U.S. Competitiveness Initiative at Harvard Business School has been one of the most wide-ranging and impactful efforts of its kind, combining rigorous research with practical engagement. We have developed competitiveness profiles for all 50 states, enabling policymakers and business leaders to benchmark performance and identify opportunities for improvement. The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project—a comprehensive, […]
Transforming the Basque Country Into Spain’s Competitiveness Model
Our relationship with the Basque Country began with a consulting engagement for the Deputy Prime Minister, focused on understanding the region’s competitive position and industrial strengths. Over the decades, this evolved into a deep and enduring partnership, marked by the creation of Orkestra – The Basque Institute of Competitiveness, which has become a leading European […]
Reframing Russia’s Competitiveness Through Market-Driven Cluster Policy
At the request of Minister of Economy German Gref, we collaborated with the Center for Strategic Research (CSR), a leading Russian think tank, to evaluate the nation’s competitiveness and potential for cluster development. Our analysis reframed the government’s approach to clusters, advocating for more market-driven strategies and comprehensive structural reforms. This shift in perspective influenced […]
Boosting Regional Competitiveness Across the Nordic and Baltic Region
We produced annual reports on the globalization readiness of the Nordic countries, presenting them directly to the Prime Ministers at their annual retreat. PDI also prepared annual competitiveness reports for the Baltic Sea Region, which were delivered to government and business leaders during the Baltic Development Forum Summit. This work not only benchmarked economic performance […]
Designing Peru’s National Strategy Through Regional Clusters
Over nearly a decade, we worked with Peru to design a national economic strategy and a sequenced action plan that prioritized regional economic development. This included strategy sessions with both government and private sector leaders, as well as targeted coaching to establish a private-sector-led organization to support competitiveness initiatives. A significant emphasis was placed on […]
Enhancing Israel’s Competitiveness Through Jerusalem and Regional Clusters
Our work in Israel began in 2014 with a project commissioned by Mayor Nir Barkat to assess and enhance Jerusalem’s competitiveness. Collaborating with local experts and the Mayor’s office, we analyzed the city’s economic clusters, particularly in science and tourism, and developed a detailed growth strategy. This plan was formally adopted and fully funded by […]
Driving Innovation and Reform Through Japan’s Cluster Strategy
Drawing on ongoing competitiveness analyses and earlier research, including the influential book Can Japan Compete?, we provided insights into microeconomic upgrading and the role of clusters in fostering innovation and productivity. This work informed the Japanese government’s approach to structural reforms, industrial policy, and the design of cluster programs aimed at enhancing the country’s long-term […]
Mapping and Strengthening Clusters Across the European Union
On behalf of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Growth (DG Growth), our team developed the EU Cluster Mapping Portal, a platform designed to analyze, compare, and strengthen cluster-based economic development across member states. This initiative provided policymakers, business leaders, and researchers with access to detailed cluster data, enabling more informed decisions on regional development strategies. […]
Strengthening Botswana’s Competitiveness Through Cluster Development
At the request of Botswana’s President and under the oversight of the Minister of Economy, the team undertook a project to evaluate and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness. Working closely with the government’s National Strategy Office, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of Botswana’s overall economic performance, identifying key challenges and opportunities. The outcome was a detailed, […]