Cluster typology in theslaughter and preparation of the chicken meat: a study in the State of Paraná

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https://doi.org/10.17058/redes.v23i2.9836

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Cluster Typology. Productive Agglomerations. Collective Efficiency.

Abstract

Parana state stands out in exports of chicken protein in Brazil. Understanding the dynamics in the sector can provide support to decision makers on strategies for regional development. Therefore, this article aims to identify the type of industrial agglomeration of the slaughter activity and preparation of chicken meat in Parana state. To this end, employment data was collected for the period between 2006 and 2014, the Location Quotient and the Locational Gini coefficient Locational were calculated to find the specialization of jobs in the activity, in which the southwest region of the state stood out. In addition, the characteristics of industrial agglomeration were analyzed and the result showed characteristics of local external economies and joint action among the actors, setting up a collective efficiency in the activity, as well as other aspects of intercompany relationship that fits the activity of the southwest region in typology of transnational radial cluster.

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Author Biographies

Jefferson Andronio Ramundo Staduto, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná

Doutor em Ciências (Economia Aplicada) pela Universidade de São Paulo. Professor associado da Unioeste/Campus Toledo, Departamento de Economia, na área de desenvolvimento rural, agronegócio, desenvolvimento regional, mercado de trabalho e Paraná, inovação agroindustrial.

Sandra Regina da Silva Pinela, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

Doutoranda e Mestre em Desenvolvimento Regional e Agronegócio da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, com estágio na Universidade de La Rioja, Espanha. Professora Adjunto da UTFPR/Campus Toledo, do Núcleo de Ciências Humanas, Letras e Sociais Aplicadas, área de Administração.

Ednilse Maria Willers, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná

Doutora e Mestre em Desenvolvimento Regional e Agronegócio pela Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná/Toledo. Professora do Curso de Secretariado Executivo da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná/Toledo, áreas de Secretariado Executivo e de Economia Regional.

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Published

2018-05-15

How to Cite

Staduto, J. A. R., Pinela, S. R. da S., & Willers, E. M. (2018). Cluster typology in theslaughter and preparation of the chicken meat: a study in the State of Paraná. Redes , 23(2), 264-289. https://doi.org/10.17058/redes.v23i2.9836

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Vol. 23 No. 2 (2018): Cooperation Networks, Productive Arrangements and Regional Development

Section

Redes de Cooperação, Arranjos Produtivos e Desenvolvimento Regional

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