Dynamic entrepreneurship is a necessary yet not sufficient condition for vibrant economic development. Entrepreneurs and companies need to be supported by systems of institutions and organisations that are constantly upgrading to respond to the necessities of a globalised market place. Perhaps Paul Krugman is right in his claim that countries do not compete, but locations definitely do compete. Prosperity in a given region is defined by its ability to shape a competitive advantage.

mesopartner's approach is based on the understanding that a local community has to create a competitive advantage in order to prosper. We have developed simple tools to explain this fact to local stakeholders. We have developed tools that help to identify practical activities to shape the competitive advantage. And we can help you to manage an effort that aims at creating processes and structures to sustain the effort to strengthen the competitive advantage.

Competitiveness is based on the ability to innovate. Again, innovation is not only based on efforts inside companies but also on the effectiveness of the local or regional innovation system. We can help you to analyse your innovation system, mobilise the key stakeholders and identify practical activities to strengthen the system.