The following are the chief characteristics of a successful cluster.
1. Geographical proximity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
2. Sectoral specialisation
3. Close inter firm collaboration
4. Inter – firm competition based on innovation
5. A Socio – Cultural Identity which facilitates trust.
6. Multi – skilled workforce
7. Active self – help organisations and
8. Supportive regional and municipal governments.
9. Through Competition, they are forced to become more efficient.
