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The Role of Paradiplomacy in Regional Development as Exemplified by Polish Voivodeships

Wojciech Tomasz Modzelewski Rafał Bogdan

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v46i2.2731

Pub. online: 4 Jul 2025 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 46, Issue 2 (2025), pp. 94–102

Abstract

The primary objective of this article is to analyse the international activities (paradiplomacy) of Polish voivodeships through the lens of the system for managing sustainable regional development. Paradiplomacy serves as both a tool for carrying out public tasks of a regional nature and an instrument for socio-economic and cultural development, for which voivodeship self-government is responsible in Poland. Another aim of the article is to present the geographical directions of voivodeships’ paradiplomacy, which, in addition to European regions, also includes partners from outside Europe. Thus, the article offers an academic reflection on the issue outlined

in the title, approached from the perspective of social sciences and the discipline of political science and administration.

Local Economic Development: Practical Workshops Connecting Local Government and Organisations, with Reference to the Example of the Otwock District

Bronisław Sitek Magdalena Sitek Iwona Florek

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v40i2.2536

Pub. online: 10 Jul 2023 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 40, Issue 2 (2023), pp. 124–131

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In the world of the globalised economy, local socio-economic structures are gaining importance again. The economies of European countries, including Poland, are mostly based on SMEs, which constitute the majority of all enterprises, employing more than half of the employees in the national economy. In this context, local initiatives that bring together entrepreneurs operating in the area, local government bodies and scientific centres, should be considered, which, by working together, influence local development. The aim of the article is to show the importance of the SME sector against the background of trends in global entrepreneurship. The authors ask whether local government can stimulate local entrepreneurship in the SME sector, and consider the effectiveness of Local Economic Development workshops, referring to the example of the Otwock district. Workshops in Local Economic Development based on the model of the American workshops have developed practical results in the form of ready-to-implement projects. Moreover, they have revived the network of local contacts that is vital for regional entrepreneurship.

Dangers and Opportunities in the Development of Borderlands: the Case of the Warmia and Mazury Region (Selected Issues)

Krzysztof Żęgota

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v38i3.2449

Pub. online: 13 Oct 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 38, Issue 3 (2022), pp. 111–117

Abstract

The article deals with the issue of dangers and opportunities in the development of the Warmia and Mazury region in the context

of being in the neighbourhood of the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation. The aim of the article is to present selected

conditions of functioning of the Warmia and Mazury region as a border region neighbouring the Kaliningrad region of the Russian

Federation, as well threats related to the military potential of the Kaliningrad region. The border location of the Warmia and Mazury

region deepens its peripherality both from the point of view of economic development and its influence on the policy of the Polish

central authorities. A significant barrier to the development of the region was the introduction of the visa regime on the Polish-Russian

border before Poland’s accession to the European Union. Another factor in cross-border relations was the introduction of the

local border traffic mechanism, which facilitated border crossings from 2012 to 2016. Since 2014, Polish-Russian relations have been

deteriorating at the political level. This has made it necessary to treat the Kaliningrad region as a potential source of danger to Poland.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, further aggravated this trend.

Diversity Management as a Key Factor in the Regional Development Process

Anna Wziątek-Staśko

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v7i2.2382

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 8, Issue 3 (2012), pp. 265–274

Abstract

Economy operates in a broader social system, composed of households and enterprises but also by all institutions created by people. Law and politics is created and introduced in institutions in parallel to educational, administrative activities as well as any other social activities, including those related to the natural environment we live in. These institutions operate thanks to the social capital i.e. interconnected human resources. The quality of the social capital is dependent on mutual trust and relations in the society. For this reason, social capital is of key importance for sustainable development, both as a controller of the impact of the economy on the environment as well as the basis for the future development. The environment evolves continuously, there are rapidly changing economic processes and, in consequence, their impact on the environment is changing rapidly, tool. This brings some specific challenges to the resource and quality of human knowledge and the competence level of the human capital, as the only tool for a possible reduction of all imperfections.

DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN REGIONS OF LATVIA

Inese Ratanova Galina Reshina Silvija Bruna All authors (4)

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v11i3.621

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 11, Issue 3 (2013), pp. 189–198

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For successful economic transition to the new stage of development improvements in business environment, as also the entrepreneurswho are ready to start your own business and to set up new companies. One of the main challenges the EU Member States face isthe need to boost their level of entrepreneurship and to become more competitive in the global market. That was one of the mainobjectives set by the Lisbon European Council, in March 2000, with a view to improving the Union’s performance in terms of employment,economic reform and social cohesion. Entrepreneurship is not only a driving force in the creation of new jobs, but it alsoincreases and enhances competitiveness and growth, personal fulfilment and the achievement of social objectives. The authors payspecific attention to the need to examine factors that affect the business environment development and entrepreneurship in regions ofLatvia, which determinethe complexity of the existing conditions and factors in each region in Latvia.

Intensification of Knowledge Management System within the Framework of Adult Learning for Effective Regional Development

Inessa Vorontchuk Irina Lando

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v7i2.2356

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 7, Issue 2 (2012), pp. 163–171

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The article analyzes the possibilities of use of innovative methods of instruction for adult learning in the regions with the purpose to intensify the knowledge management system and ensure the principle of equal opportunity for the inhabitants of the regions. The data were acquired in the course of implementation of the national programme Support for Vocational Education with the Aim to Develop Professional Skills and Competences of People Involved in Agriculture and Forestry within the project Vocational Education 2005–2006. The project was being implemented in the time period from 2006 to 2008 inclusive. In the course of project implementation, trainings in 21 regions of the Republic of Latvia had been carried out. All in all, 2,562 people in 119 groups had been trained.

UNIVERSITY AS AN ACTOR OF A REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES: PRACTICES OF THE SOUTHERN FEDERAL DISTRICT OF RUSSIA

Evgeny Kolbachev

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v14i3.870

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 14, Issue 3 (2014), pp. 139–147

Abstract

Author analyzed the ways of overcoming the negative tendency to the degradation of the human capital in the provincial regions of Russia and other countries of the Eastern Europe. It’s shown that the important role in the processes of solving the problem should be played by the technical universities, situated in the small towns of the region. The development of the universities should be carried on according to the specific strategy, which’s goal is a training of the qualified specialists, and to take as the students the local young people, which are going to live and get a job in the region in future. There are also presented a set of requirements for this kind of the strategy, which are based on the idea of the institutional projecting of the University Technopolis.

Regional Development Issues and Consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Experience and Possibilities for Remote Work

Dace Štefenberga Baiba Rivža Biruta Sloka

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v33i1.2205

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 33, Issue 1 (2021), pp. 137–144

Abstract

We are living in world of dynamic changes, and transformations of global systems and the environment around us leave an impact

on how we define our goals, strategies and values at a professional level, and also in everyday life. The ecosystems of innovation and

economic development are related to human resources. In that case, some simple questions arise: What? How? Why? But the answer

is never too simple. While changes are small and do not interrupt our everyday life, it is simple to overcome; but there are changes

that immediately have a big impact on people’s lives. And the Covid-19 pandemic is that kind of change. A Smart Specialisation Strategy

defines the prospects for economic development for each region. It is necessary to develop and implement strategic plans and policies for

development at a regional and national level, and include social capital, cooperation and innovation. And there are usually some companies

that lose and some companies that win, due to the different types of crisis and unexpected conditions. The aim of this paper is to analyse

how the dynamic environment impacts on regional development and entrepreneurship during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. The aim

of this paper is to study possible changes and solutions in different industries at a regional level, and develop recommendations The

materials and methods used are monographic method (literature studies), statistical data, and the analysis of a survey of companies in

the region in order to analyse the transformation process of the regional economic environment. Conclusions: cooperation, innovation

and local entrepreneurship at a regional level have an important impact on economic development at a national level.

Cooperation and Innovation as a Key Success Factors for Development in Regions

Dace Štefenberga

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v28i2.1948

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 28, Issue 2 (2019), pp. 116–123

Abstract

Innovation and entrepreneurship in regions is one of essential tools, in added value creation in economics and in development in national level. It is very important to encourage creativity, new ways of thinking and continuous process of learning of individuals. There are some different approaches how to measure competitiveness of state economy and competitiveness in regional level. Global Competitiveness Index shows competitiveness of state among other world economies based on the 12 pillars of competitiveness, which is difficult to apply in regional or entrepreneurial level due to lack of data at regional level. Innovation is a key factor for development and competitiveness in individual (individual, enterprise) and institutional (local governmental institutions, regional, national and global level. Scientific problem of article is that impact of creativity, knowledge creation and dissemination and cooperation could not be measured trough quantitative data. Aim of the article is to define support model for cooperation of individual – institutional level in innovative entrepreneurship and its impact on regional development. Methods ar analysis of scientific literature, and political planning documents for define of support model in dynamic external environment.

Regional Development: the Importance of the Involvement of Inhabitants and Innovative Approaches in Management

Dace Štefenberga Biruta Sloka

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v30i1.2039

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 30, Issue 1 (2020), pp. 112–120

Abstract

Innovation and an innovative approach in management, education and leadership have been changing over decades, according to the dynamic world we are living in. Changes start at an individual level, with the personality, and only those who have changed themselves can start to lead others towards global change. The Latvian National Development Plan defined aspects of polycentric development for all the regions of Latvia. Each region has resources, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, but human resources are the most important resource for change, creative ideas and sustainable development. The education system changes very slowly, from lecture learning to a more inclusive ‘learning by doing’ approach. This approach has been used in northern countries for a while, but Latvia has just now started to implement the approach. The term ‘innovation’ today is wider than product, process, service or organisational innovation. At a national and regional level of development, it is crucial to encourage inhabitants of the region to stay in or return to rural areas, and create knowledge and enterprises in the region and their home town.The aim of the paper is to evaluate the involvement of residents in management activities and regional development processes, and their willingness to participate in the creation of knowledge and innovative entrepreneurship and co-creation. The paper is a review of literature on theoretical aspects of the creation of innovation in the region in a combination of survey analyses of residents. The methodological approach is based on two steps: a review of research literature, and an analysis of the results of a survey of residents of the region of their willingness to be involved in processes and tasks for regional development, and some aspects of analysis of entrepreneur opinion about innovative solutions in their companies. The article consists of four main parts: 1) the theoretical findings of a systemic approach to innovation and development; 2) the role of the innovation process in development from different perspectives; 3) an analysis of a survey of the region’s residents about their willingness to be involved in processes of regional development; 4) aspects of innovation used in regional entrepreneurship. The significance of the paper is to define aspects of regional development relating to innovation and co-creation.

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