Networking in regional development of the Presov region in terms of clusters and cluster policy

In the paper we analyze clusters and cluster policy as one of the tools for the solution of regional development issues. We provide detailed characteristics of how the cluster policy works in Slovakia, whether it brings real and effective contributions to the regional development and if it is worthy to implement cluster policy in the given institutional, political, economic and social conditions. Based on the case study of (potential) clusters in the Presov region, we argue that required preconditions for successful implementation of cluster policies in Slovakia are not met.