The productive matrix as a basis for the territorial development strategy. case province of Córdoba (Argentina)
Abstract
The establishment of the Competitiveness Center at the Catholic University of Córdoba, coupled with the interdisciplinary team’s efforts it spearheaded, stands as a prime example of how universities and their affiliated institutes serve as catalysts and contribute to the cocreation of a competitive and sustainable environment, as well as to the formulation of public policies.
This endeavor elucidates the research, discussion, and tool construction process for policy design, focusing particularly on the productive matrix of the province of Córdoba. It entailed adapting internationally renowned methodologies to the local context, thereby surmounting challenges inherent in collaboration among the government, academia, and the private sector.
Drawing inspiration from the Basque Country’s experience and methodological underpinnings of the U.S. Cluster Mapping, the collaborative construction of the matrix incorporated environmental and social dimensions alongside traditional economic aspects. Noteworthy achievements include the identification of local and exporting clusters (Traded and Local Clusters), the province’s inaugural cluster mapping, and laying the groundwork for the Provincial Industrial Promotion Law, presently in force.
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