We continue to share the first results of the analysis performed using the cluster observatory of Kazakhstan, developed on the basis of our Center.

Today we will answer two questions:

1. In which regions are the signs of clusters already observed?

2. How developed are the clusters in these regions?

Main conclusions:

1. Focus on cities. 80% of the regions where there are already signs of industry clusters are cities. At the same time, half of the "strong clusters" are in only 6 cities: Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Aktau, Karaganda, Pavlodar and Ust-Kamenogorsk. A similar picture is observed when analyzing potential clusters (groups of industries that have practically reached a sufficient size): 85% are located in cities. The list of "leaders" in this category is practically the same: instead of Mr. Aktau and Pavlodar - years. Shymkent and Aktobe.

2. Dependence of clusters on one or more industries. Almost all cities are characterized by a high concentration of employment in one or more industries. an exception is the city of Almaty: 3 out of 7 clusters of the city are moderately or low-concentrated. On the contrary, in years. In Karaganda, Pavlodar and Ust-Kamenogorsk, relatively developed clusters are concentrated around one industry (often due to the presence of one or several large enterprises).

We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the previous posts in the study:

1. Introduction to industry clusters: definitions and attributes: https : // www.crcons.com / rus / b20200625
2. Principles of cluster development: where, what and how? https://www.facebook.com/madina.kabdualiyeva/posts/3367626326618696