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1	Louisiana's Water Innovation Cluster: Is it ready for global competition? Picou, Stephen C 13 August 2014 (has links) The rapid growth of Louisiana's coastal restoration science and technology assets is paralleled by the growth of business resources to fulfill myriad project needs. Many institutions and organizations in Louisiana seek to further develop the state's research, education, engineering and related restoration assets into a globally competitive set of industries with exportable expertise and products that help the state capitalize on its water challenges. Globally, similar efforts are identified (and often branded) as water technology innovation clusters (or more simply water clusters). This paper explores the phenomenon of the development of water clusters by public-private partnerships and initiatives, nationally and internationally, in a comparative analysis with Louisiana. water technology innovation cluster economic development integrated water management Economic Policy Environmental Policy Infrastructure Place and Environment Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation Politics and Social Change Public Affairs Public Policy Urban, Community and Regional Planning Urban Studies Urban Studies and Planning Work, Economy and Organizations