Title:

Human capital as a key element supporting innovation in regions

Group publication title:

Biblioteka Regionalisty

Title in english:

Kapitał ludzki jako kluczowy element wspierający innowacje w regionach

Creator:

Łuczyszyn, Tomasz

Subject and Keywords:

human capital ; innovation ; regions ; innowacja ; badania ; konkurencja regionów

Description:

Biblioteka Regionalisty = Regional Journal, 2025, Nr 25, s. 200-210

Abstrakt:

Aim: The aim of the article was to theoretically analyse the importance of human capital and innovation in the process of regional development within the framework of a knowledge-based economy. Methodology: The article employs a literature review and a descriptive method to explore the relationship between human capital and the ability of regions to introduce innovations. Results: Human capital – defined as the knowledge, skills, experience, and creativity of a region's inhabitants – plays a key role in innovation processes. Regions with well-developed human capital demonstrate greater potential for implementing innovations, which strengthens their competitiveness and fosters economic growth. Implications and recommendations: Strengthening human capital should be a priority in regional policy. Investment in education, skills development, and fostering creativity enhances a region's ability to generate and apply innovations effectively. Originality/value: The article provides added value by highlighting the fundamental role of human capital as a driver of innovation and regional competitiveness in the modern knowledge-based economy.

Publisher:

Publishing House of Wroclaw University of Economics and Business

Place of publication:

Wroclaw

Date:

2025

Resource Type:

artykuł

Resource Identifier:

DOI 10.15611/br.2025.1.17

Language:

eng

Relation:

Biblioteka Regionalisty = Regional Journal, 2025, Nr 25

Rights:

Pewne prawa zastrzeżone na rzecz Autorów i Wydawcy

Access Rights:

Dla wszystkich zgodnie z licencją

License:

CC BY-SA 4.0

Location:

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu