Human Resources Development in the Solution of Regional Disparities in Slovakia
Human Resources Development in the Solution of Regional Disparities in Slovakia

Author(s): Vojtech Kollar, Silvia Matušova
Subject(s): Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Human resources; Trends; Education and training; Regional disparities; Research and development
Summary/Abstract: Different historical, geographical, socio-economic and social conditions have led to the situation that the regions in Slovakia are equipped with different start-up capital, different quality of human potential and various infrastructures and therefore they develop accordingly. Regional disparities are understood as differences in the degree of socio-economic development of regions, which is uneven. The problem of regional disparities cannot be seen only as economic differences between regions, as there are also significant intraregional differences within a region. In the regional context, education and training of youth and adults are directly linked to employment, social security, economic and social development. Insufficient education and training of individuals reduce their employment opportunities, limit their responsible approach to work and life, worsens living conditions, increases social risks, and may deteriorate their health. The level of educational attainment is also related to the level of innovation performance and the competitiveness of regions. A special area is represented by the preparation of capacities for the sector of research and development. The regional differences could be seen in the location of universities preparing graduates for research and development as well as the placement of research and development institutions. The main aim of the paper will be to point out how human resources could be deployed in the solution of regional disparities in Slovakia.

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