SYNERGY BETWEEN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) AND ECONOMIC SPECIALIZATION
Keywords:
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, economic specialization, division of labor, innovation, competitiveness, clustering, regional strategy, synergy.Abstract
This scientific thesis analyzes the theoretical and practical synergy between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations and economic specialization. Drawing on classical and contemporary theories of economic specialization, the study explores how the SDGs align with the priority areas of the 2030 Agenda. Based on empirical research, the contribution of specialization to sustainable economic growth, efficient resource utilization, enhancement of innovation capacity, and the promotion of social equity is evaluated. The article reveals the interaction mechanisms between SDGs and specialization through global and regional empirical observations, bibliometric analyses, and scholarly sources.
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