Innovation Activity of the Business Sectors in the Border Regions of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia
Innovation Activity of the Business Sectors in the Border Regions of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia
Author(s): Milkana Mochurova, Mitko Dimitrov, Stoyan Totev, Taki Fiti, Marica Antovska-Mitev, Bojan JovanovskiSubject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Институт за икономически изследвания при Българска академия на науките
Keywords: regional development; cross-border cooperation; Northeast Region of Macedonia; Kyustendil district in Bulgaria
Summary/Abstract: The paper argues that cross-border cooperation is important for border regions for building productive economies and inclusive societies. It justifies also the need of integrating sustainable development principles into regional development practice. The paper analyses levels and dynamics of key socio- economic indicators of the Northeast Region of Macedonia and Kyustendil district in Bulgaria such as regional – GDP, gross value added, employment, economic structure, demographic indicators. It concludes by presenting prospects for development of cooperation in the cross border regions.
Journal: Икономически изследвания
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 133-152
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English
