Annals of the University of Oradea: Economic Science (Jul 2020)
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESEARCH DEVELOMENT AND INNOVATION PROGRAMS IN ROMANIA
Abstract
Starting from the main challenges and growth opportunities of Romania, and also considering the actual context of the social and economic developments, the aim of the paper is to analyse in terms of the research opportunities, the core activities that can be applied in Romania, in order to increase and support sustainable and favourable social inclusion. The analysis will be based on the National plan and the National strategy of the research, development and innovation projects that will also include sets of objectives that have close links for forecasting the results -of the national RDI system. At the same time, this program is supported by the state, which emphasizes the importance of the correct organization of funds in order to create activities necessary for the wellbeing of the society. Therefore, this work will also analyze the strategic orientation of the European Structural and Investment Funds for the period 2014-2020, learning from the lessons of the programming period between 2007-2013, in order to find out the answer to the research question: What are the main sectors in Romania where research development, and innovation projects would be needed as a priority? Following the qualitative analysis carried out by observation and comparison methods, it has been found that there are thirteen main areas that require the priority attention of the research, development, innovation programs, which are divided into two categories: smart specialization and public relevance. First, the field of smart specialization includes: bio-economy; information and communication technology, space and security; energy, environment and climate change; eco-nano-technologies and advanced materials. Secondly, the category of public relevance includes: the field of health; heritage and cultural identity and new and emerging technologies. Consequently, all of the above mentioned aspects are not possible without the stimulation of research and technological innovation programmes. Also through the correct application of the involution processes, using creativity and development-based entrepreneurship, it will be possible to train the population to generate credible program models, eventually this process becoming a lifestyle that will encourage the culture of innovation. Therefore, the purpose of RDI programs is to provide members of the global scientific community with an attractive development environment, involving both young researchers and top researchers from around the world.
