IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGY IN NORTH MACEDONIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46763/Keywords:
smart, specialisation, strategy, innovation, MacedoniaAbstract
The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) represents a modern instrument of European industrial and innovation policy, enabling targeted and efficient development based on knowledge, research, and technological advancement. Its essence lies in the identification and promotion of economic sectors where a country has the greatest potential to create added value and achieve competitiveness in international markets.
This paper aims to analyze the theoretical foundations, objectives, and implementation mechanisms of the Smart Specialisation Strategy, as well as its application in North Macedonia. By examining national priorities and the institutional framework, the study highlights the opportunities and challenges in the process of economic transformation towards an innovative and sustainable economy.
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