Publisher: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)

The Balkans and Europe between Integration and Particularism

The Balkans and Europe between Integration and Particularism

Author(s): Andrey Nonchev,Diana Yarosh,Hristo Draganov,Ivan-Petar Yovchev,Filip Petkov,Maria Bakalova,Anton Parvanov,Blaga Blagoeva,Daniela Pastarmadzhieva,Elisabeth Yoneva,Alexei Margoevski,Margarita Ivanova,Kalina Ishpekova-Bratanova,Plamen Ralchev,Gabriela Motoi,Ivo Barzov,Chaya Koleva,Albena Hinkova,Sonia Hinkova,Georgi Chankov,Ana Dimitrovska,Galya Mancheva,Elena Simeonova,Elena Zlateva,Lilia Markova,Denica Dimitrova,Mariana Stamova,Aleko Stoyanov,Dinko Dinkov,Monika Panayotova / Language(s): English

Keywords: Balkans; Europe; integration; particularism

This volume is a collection of papers presented at the International conference THE BALKANS AND EUROPE BETWEEN INTEGRATION AND PARTICULARISM: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS, organized by the Faculty of International Economics and Politics at UNWE and the Bulgarian Political Science Association and held in Sofia on October 25-26, 2018. The conference invited presentations on a number of issues such as: The integration potential of the EU (28-1) and the “enlargement fatigue”; Ethno-politics and integration: dimensions, patterns and results in the EU and Western Balkans; The Bulgaria’s Presidency and the EU prospects of the Western Balkans; “Fatigued from waiting”: the countries of the Western Balkans; Bilateral relations in the Balkans: between historical mythology and pragmatism; Connectivity and cooperation in the Balkans: projects and realities, etc.Around fifty scholars and researchers – both established and younger ones – participated in the scientific forum representing a number of universities and research institutions from several countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Northern Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, Russia). What is worth noting is the high rate of participation of doctoral students, as well as the contribution of undergraduate students from universities in Bulgaria and from MGIMO in Russia. Notably, some of the participants took part in the conference in absentia by poster presentations. The present volume contains the texts of those of the conference participants who sent their presentations in written form. The volume is structured in three parts except for the keynote speeches, which are presented separately as they were delivered during the Conference. The first part encompasses research papers dealing with issues pertinent to the whole European Union and various aspects of the integration processes. The focus in the second part is on the Balkans in the context of the EU integration. The papers in the third part deal with the Western Balkans in particular, featuring also case-studies on individual countries.

Trends in Regional Development and Security Management

Trends in Regional Development and Security Management

Author(s): Georgi Nikolov,Georgi Pavlov,Konstantin Poudin,Kamen Petrov,Jivko Ivanov,Nadia Mironova,Nikolai Tsonkov,Aglika Kaneva,Ivelina Petkova,Veselina Lyubomirova,Nikola Tanakov,Petkan Iliev,Cvetelina Berberova-Valcheva,Adela Bozmarova,Gergana Tsankova,Zahariy Stoyanov,Martin Asenov,Maria Boteva,Mariya Kazakova,Rumen Angelov,Tzvetomira Penkova,Desislava Botseva,Ivan Kochev,Ruslan Kolarov,Anna Tsolovska,Georgi Tsolov,Valbona Sakollari,Dragan Kostić,Aleksandar Simonović / Language(s): English

Keywords: regional development; regional security; governance

The current collection contains reports from the International Scientific Conference, organized in partnership between the Department of Regional Development and the department of National and Regional Security. The event was held from 4 to 6 October 2018.The forum on "Trends in Regional Development and Security Management" is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the University and was held under the auspices of the Rector of UNWE, Prof. D.Sc.(Econ.) Statty Stattev. The scientific and practical nature of the conference supports the promotion of international relations and quality research in three thematic areas:• Regional development management;• Regional security and crisis management;• Socio-economic development of the regions.

The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Nine Years Later. The conference dedicated to the forthcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: девет години по-късно. Конференцията е организирана под патронажа на ректора на УНСС проф. д.ик.н. Стати Статев и посветена на предстоящото българско председателство на ЕС

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Cohesion; Eurozone; Energy Union; Sustainable Development; Fiscal Stability; Regional Policy; Competitiveness; Public Finance; EU Energy Union; Management; Corporate Management

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Nine Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 7 October 2016, was dedicated to the upcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. The contributors to the present edition of the book explore topics such as European integration and Cohesion, the role of the financial centres in the EU, development in the banking sector, Banking union, Eurozone and inflation, financial risk mitigation. Researchers discuss some EU strategic goals such as the energy union and environmental policies, energy economics, electricity generation, energy markets and liberalization as well as research activities and initiatives such as the program Horizon 2020. Authors review aspects related to the organizational issues, change management, communication in organizations, business culture, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, irregularities and financial corrections. The book contains in-depth research related to the innovations and outsourcing, digital marketing, regional financial sustainability in Bulgaria and analysis on the local tourism. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Nine Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

The Economic Aspect of Impact Assessment as an Element of the Participation of Bulgaria in the EU Governance

Икономическият аспект на оценката на въздействието като елемент от участието на България в управленския процес на Европейския съюз

Author(s): Svetla Boneva,Dimitar Hadjinikolov,Paskal Zhelev,Stefan Petrov / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; EU; Impact Assessment; Impact Assessment Tool; Governance; EU Governance

The purpose of this monograph is to present and analyse as completely as possible and with great level of detail the impact assessment tool and to examine its application in the European Union, including in Bulgaria. To achieve the aforementioned goals, the following research tasks have been completed: 1) An overview of the contemporary foreign and Bulgarian specialized economic literature in the impact assessment field has been conducted; 2) The main theoretical concepts of the impact assessment tool are reviewed and presented in their nature, objectives, scope, impact types and main principles for impact assessment application; 3) The main steps in an impact assessment preparation process are outlined; 4) A SWOT analysis is conducted on the main methods utilized in the impact assessment preparation; 5) The role of the various European institutions related to the impact assessment is analysed – European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU; 6) An indicative impact assessment of an EU legal act which will be transposed in Bulgaria has been prepared; 7) Constatations are outlined as well as conclusions and recommendations are formulated about the opportunities to improve the practices of impact assessment implementation in Bulgaria.

The Energy Policy of Bulgaria within the Context of the European Energy Security

Енергийната политика на България в контекста на европейската енергийна сигурност

Author(s): Svetla Boneva,Antoaneta Vassileva,Ivan Tsvetanov,Atanas Atanassov,Elisabeth Yoneva,Milena Mihaylova,Silvia Dimitrova / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; EU; Energy Policy; Energy Security; European Energy Security; EU Energy Security; EU Energy Policy; Renewable Energy Sources; RES; Energy Production; Energy Consumption; Energy Efficiency; Energy Poverty

The main objective of this project is to conduct an in-depth analysis on the issues related to the Bulgarian energy policy in the context of the European energy security and the Bulgarian membership in the EU as well as to seek opportunities and formulate recommendations to overcome these challenges through expansion of the share of the renewable energy sources (RES) in the structure of the aggregated energy production and consumption on a country level, improvement of the energy efficiency of the economy, etc. To achieve these goals, we have completed the following research tasks: 1) An overview of the contemporary foreign and Bulgarian specialized economic literature in the relevant field has been conducted; analysis and summarization of the theoretical aspects of the energy security; 2) The main trends and approaches in the formation of the national energy policies have been studied and systematized (by the example of individual EU and non-EU countries - in this case Bulgaria's neighbours were chosen); 3) EU Energy policy evolution, priorities and instruments of this policy were analysed; 4) The Bulgarian energy policy in the context of the national energy security has been examined as well as programs, measures, perspectives to the energy policy. An analysis of Bulgaria's Energy Strategy until 2020 has been performed; 5) The legal framework of the Bulgarian energy sector and its compliance with European legislation as well as the national and European legal framework of energy security are specified; 6) Conclusions and recommendations have been formulated as a result of the present scientific research project.

Research papers from Doctoral Seminar №1. Research of Ph.D. students from the Department of Media and Public Communications - UNWE

Сборник с доклади от докторантски семинар №1. Разработки на докторанти от катедра "Медии и обществени комуникации" - УНСС

Author(s): Boryana Hristova,Vili Yankova,Georgi Minev,Roslava Kumanova,Stanislava Tsvetkova,Tea Daulova / Language(s): Bulgarian

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the doctoral seminar organized by the Department of Media and Public Communications at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria.

Effects on the Bulgarian Financial System and Economy from the Fiscal Compact

Ефекти за българската финансова система и икономика от Пакта за финансова стабилност

Author(s): Plamen Oresharski,Silvia Trifonova,Svetla Boneva,Atanas Atanassov,Irena Nikolaeva Christova / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; Fiscal Stability; Fiscal Compact; Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union; Financial Crisis; Government Debt; Fiscal Discipline; Macroeconomic Imbalances; European Semester

This book presents the results from the in-depth scientific research about the effects on the Bulgarian economy and financial system emanating from the Fiscal Compact adopted by the European Union as a response to the widespread financial and economic crisis.The main goal of this research is to explore the nature, characteristics, reasons, and effects of the Fiscal Compact on the EU member states and Bulgaria, in particular. The following scientific tasks had been completed to achieve the defined goal: analysis on the essence, specifics and commitments of the Fiscal Compact and the preconditions for its establishment; research on the accumulation of macroeconomic imbalances in the EU and the Euro area, the development of emerging crisis processes such as the global financial crisis, the Greek debt crisis and its spread across Euro area; analysis of the structure, parameters and trends in the development of the new framework of economic governance in the EU, as well as the new financial supervision architecture; study of the internal logic of the Fiscal compact and its impact on the member states, Bulgaria in particular. The book is divided into three chapters which reflect the main goals of the study. Authors conclude that the economic and monetary union in the EU is yet vulnerable and susceptible to external shocks. The fiscal measures incorporated under the Fiscal Compact are not a matter of concern for the Bulgarian national authorities initially. The study team notes later an erosion to the fiscal policy of the country - it is being challenged by budget deficits, decreasing fiscal reserves and a trend of growing government debts while the investment by local and foreign entities is declining simultaneously.

Three Years of Bulgarian Membership in the EU: Achievements and Challenges

Три години членство на България в ЕС: успехи и предизвикателства

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Cohesion Policy; EU Funds; Cohesion; International Trade; International Relations

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘Three Years of Bulgarian Membership in the EU: Achievements and Challenges’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 8 October 2010, provided a stage for prominent academics, dedicated PhD students and professionals to discuss contemporary topics related to multiple aspects of the European integration, its effects on the Bulgarian economy, socio-economic environment, international business and relations, finance and politics.The contributors provided in-depth research on the cohesion policy and its mechanisms – financial instruments which could be utilized to achieve the goals of this policy and the Bulgarian participation in the EU cohesion process. Authors analyse the EU budget and its functions, banking supervision and regulatory mechanisms. Another thematic circle in the book are the research papers dedicated to multiple aspects of the Bulgarian economy and its competitiveness. Researchers discuss the competitiveness of the export industries in the country, the agriculture, micro and medium enterprises, and special instruments aimed at fostering better business environment (such as JEREMIE). In this regard, the participants presented reports on the market orientation of the companies as well as cluster policy. ‘Three Years of Bulgarian Membership in the EU: Achievements and Challenges’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

The European Union at a Crossroad. International Conference of the European Studies Department, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, May 2014

Европейският съюз на кръстопът. Доклади от конференция на катедра „Европеистика“, , СУ „Св. Климент Охридски“, май 2014 г.

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Integration; European Union; European Union Development; EU Economy; EU Politics; EU Integration

This book presents reports from the International Conference of the European Studies Department, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The conference was organized in May 2014 with the support by Hanns Seidel Foundation and it was dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the European Studies Department at Sofia University. The first panel is focused on the conference’s main topic: the EU being at a crossroad. The second part is analysing the processes of enlarging the EU, association perspectives and neighbourhood policy. The last panel reviews the contemporary standards and quality of European studies teaching process at the universities.

The European Union – A New Start? Second International Conference of the European Studies Department, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, May 2015

Европейският съюз – нов старт? международната конференция на катедра „Европеистика“, Философски факултет, СУ „Св. Климент Охридски“, май 2015 г.

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Integration; European Union; European Union Development; EU Economy; EU Politics; EU Integration

This book presents reports from the International Conference of the European Studies Department, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The conference was organized in May 2015 with the support by Hanns Seidel Foundation and with the assistance by the Representative Office of the European Commission in Bulgaria. The conference participants discussed in their reports contemporary issues of the EU related to the culture and identity, accession of new member states, neighbourhood policy, association agreements.

Rethinking the European Union? Papers from the Fourth International Scientific Conference of the European Studies, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University, May 2017

Да преосмислим Европейския съюз? Доклади от Четвъртата международна научна конференция на катедра „Европеистика“, Софийски университет, май 2017 г.

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Integration; European Union; European Union Development; EU Economy; EU Politics; EU Integration

This book presents reports from Rethinking the European Union?, International Conference of the European Studies Department, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The conference was organized in May 2017 with the support by Hanns Seidel Foundation. The collective book was a project of the European Studies Department at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and Jean Monnet Center of Excellence in teaching and research on the Europeanisation of the countries of Southeast Europe (2016-2019), co-financed by the Erasmus+ program.

New Communication Professions. Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising. A Guide to Digital Content Creation

Новите комуникационни професии. Журналистика, връзки с обществеността, реклама. Пътеводител в създаването на дигитално съдържание

Author(s): Stella Konstantinova Angova,Mariya Nikolova,Ivan Valchanov / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: journalism; PR; public relations; advertising; communication; professional identity; professional roles; competencies; job description; technological competencies; digital narrative competencies; strategic competencies; convergence competencies

In this text we identify the contemporary professional profile of those employed in the communication field–journalists, PR experts, advertisers. The main thesis is that the emergence of technology leads to redefining of the professional communicators’ expertise. There are serious transformations in each of the professions, and new professional roles requiring new advanced competencies emerge. We researched these competencies in three directions–technological competencies; digital narrative competencies; strategic competencies. Our documental and content analysis of job postings in global websites for offering and finding employment showed that in the communication professions the differentiation between job positions vanishes, a convergence of professional expertise appears and there are merging competencies–in each of the professional groups as well as between the professions of journalists, PR experts and advertisers. The requirement for convergent competencies does not lead to obliteration of the different communication fields but elevates them to a new technological-narrative level without depersonalizing their identity and social roles.

Tourism – Beyond Expectations. Conference Proceedings: Jubilee International Scientific Conference: 100 Years of UNWE and 30 Years Department Economics of Tourism

Туризмът - отвъд очакванията. Сборник юбилейна международна научна конференция: 100 години УНСС и 30 години катедра "Икономика на туризма"

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: tourism; shared economy; smart tourism; digital economy; university education

On the occasion of 100 years of UNWE and 30 years since the establishment of the Department “Economics of Tourism”, a jubilee international conference "TOURISM - BEYOND EXPECTATIONS" was held. The conference aims to enable a large number of researchers in the field of tourism science to present their work in the six main areas set as a priority by the conference organizers: 1. The future of tourism - new sources of growth; 2. Smart tourism; 3. New realities in the shared economy; 4. Unique tourism - success stories; 5. The digital economy; 6. New dimensions of science in university education. The conference was attended by 96 scientists from Bulgaria, the United States and Russia, who presented 78 papers.

The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Thirteen Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: тринадесет години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: European Union; Bulgaria; EU Development; EU Policy; International Economics; European Integration; Innovations; Digital; Cohesion; Sustainability; Energy; Decarbonization; Marketing; Business; Trade

The international scientific conference organized by International Economic Relations and Business Department at the University of National and World Economy was held for 19th time (13th since Bulgaria's accession to the European Union). Traditionally, it is dedicated to the Bulgarian membership in the European Union as well as the development of various aspects of the EU – policies, economy, internal market, trade, innovations, etc. Official welcome address to the participants was given by Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov, UNWE Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Bakalova, International Economics and Politics Faculty Dean, Prof. Dr. Milanka Slavova, International Economic Relations and Business Department Head, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva, Secretary General for Scientific Research Projects, and Mr. Dragomir Stoynev, Chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of the European Funds.

The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Thirteen Years Later

The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Thirteen Years Later

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: European Union; Bulgaria; EU Development; EU Policy; International Economics; European Integration; Innovations; Digital; Cohesion; Sustainability; Energy; Decarbonization; Marketing; Business; Trade

The international scientific conference organized by International Economic Relations and Business Department at the University of National and World Economy was held for 19th time (13th since Bulgaria's accession to the European Union). Traditionally, it is dedicated to the Bulgarian membership in the European Union as well as the development of various aspects of the EU – policies, economy, internal market, trade, innovations, etc. Official welcome address to the participants was given by Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov, UNWE Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Bakalova, International Economics and Politics Faculty Dean, Prof. Dr. Milanka Slavova, International Economic Relations and Business Department Head, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva, Secretary General for Scientific Research Projects, and Mr. Dragomir Stoynev, Chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of the European Funds.

Variable Approaches to the Treatment of Financial Statements - Evaluation, Presentation and Fraud Prevention

Вариативни подходи на третиране на финансовите отчети – оценки, представяне, превенции на измами

Author(s): Stoyan Stoyanov,Kameliya Savova,Atanaska Filipova-Slancheva,Nikolina Nikolova,Iavor Bachev,Galina Vasileva / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: financial statements; accounting standards; fraud prevention; non-financial enterprises; banking; insurance; pension and public sectors enterprises

The collective monograph "Variable approaches to the treatment of financial statements - evaluation, presentation and fraud prevention" is the result of a research project funded by the University of National and World Economy - Sofia, Bulgaria. The topic of financial statements and fraud prevention is presented in a summarized and comprehensive format through the information in them about enterprises in different sectors of the economy - non-financial (business), banking, insurance, pensions and budget. This satisfies the needs of anyone who has an interest in the cognitive, standardized and legal nature of general purpose financial statements of enterprises, banks, insurance and pension companies, organizations in the public sector. The opportunities for misleading and misuse of the information in the financial statements are the basis for the presentation of theoretical and applied research on the prevention of fraud risks. The collective monograph "Variable approaches to the treatment of financial statements - valuation, presentation and fraud prevention" presents the achieved development of accounting in Bulgaria in separate sectors of the economy and the degree of harmonization with regulations and standards of the European continental accounting system. The need for a developed research project is a result of the increased interest of the public, the media, specialized government institutions and the professional community to the problems of presenting financial statements and possible fraud through the information in them. The results of the research were provided and discussed with experts from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the University Center for Standardization, Analysis and Audit of Financial Statements – UNWE, and other specialized institutions.

Management of Tourism Destinations and Development of Specialized Types of Tourism

Management of Tourism Destinations and Development of Specialized Types of Tourism

Author(s): Mariana Ianeva,Svetoslav Kaleychev,Nikola Gaydarov,Ralitsa Georgieva,Stiliyana Basmadzhieva,Veselina Portarska / Language(s): English

Keywords: DMO’s; tourism destination; Bulgaria; specialized tourism types

The relevance of the topic for tourism destination management is determined by the need to overcome the seasonality in tourism in Bulgaria, as part of its sustainable development, and becomes a basis for research by many experts in science and practice. This is evidenced by the fact that the policy of the Ministry of Tourism for recent years is oriented in this direction – to develop four-season products and destinations advertising Bulgaria. It is still not possible to say that the country’s potential has been used in the most rational way possible. The present study examines the pre¬requisites and opportunities for development of the newly established tourism regions in Bulgaria, as well as some specialized types of tourism and the positioning of the country on the international market as a com¬petitive destination. Also, the study aims to develop recommendations for improving the marketing management of the newly established organiza-tions for management of tourism regions in Bulgaria, known in the world literature as DMO (Destination Management Organization).

The Economy of Bulgaria and European Union: Finance, Accounting, Financial Control

Икономиката на България и Европейския съюз: финанси, счетоводство, финансов контрол

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: banking; corporate finance; public finance; accounting; audit; tax control

The collective monograph "THE ECONOMY OF BULGARIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION: FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL CONTROL" unites scientific studies in three thematic areas: Financial intermediation and financial markets, financial management, fiscal policy; Accounting policy, analysis and standardization; Systems for management control, audit, tax control. The object of the studies included in the monograph is both the Bulgarian economy as part of the EU economy and the EU economy as a whole. The subject of the papers are current theoretical and practical problems in the field of finance, accounting and financial control. The collective monograph is intended for a wide range of readers – scientists, lecturers, students, PhD students and practitioners.

Innovative Development of Agricultural Business and Rural Areas

Иновативно развитие на аграрния бизнес и селските райони

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: agriculture; natural resource economics; risk management; land market; land rent; sustainability; resilience; innovations; good logistics practices; regional competitiveness; agribusiness; eco-entrepreneurship; bioeconomic development

The collection includes reports from an international scientific conference „Innovative development of agricultural business and rural areas“, organized by the Department of Natural Resources Economics at the University of National and World Economy in April 2021. The papers are grouped into three sections. In the first section the emphasis was placed on innovative approaches to the development of agribusiness and rural areas, organic farming, risk management, land market and others. In the second section "Innovative business models for development of Agrarian Business and Rural Areas" are the reports on economics and COVID-19, the need for changes in Bulgarian agricultural production, the development of plant production and organic livestock in Greece, strategies and innovations to promote the flexibility of the agricultural production system in Northeastern Bulgaria. A special place is given to state aid in Bulgarian agriculture and innovative procedures of national schemes for Albanian farmers. The third section "Bioeconomy, Green Architecture and Business" includes reports on eco-entrepreneurship, sectoral agri-food value chains - analysis, sustainability and prospects, models and approaches for assessing bioeconomic development, implementation of eco-innovation by farms to provide agro-ecosystem services, etc.

Collaboration between Higher Education Institutions and Business Organizations in Bulgaria in the Field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Взаимодействие между висшите учебни институции и бизнес организациите в България в областта на логистиката и управлението на веригата на доставките

Author(s): Ivanka Korbankoleva,Stilyana Mikova,Miroslav Stefanov,Lilyana Mihova,Petya Fileva / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: higher education institutions; business organizations; collaboration; education; research; innovations; motives; barriers; key success factors; forms of interaction; results of interaction

This book is a result of a research project conducted in the time period 2018-2021 with funding from by the University of National and World Economy, Sofia. The new trends in the development of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (L and SCM) and the need of professionals with specific knowledge and skills in the field make the collaboration between higher education institutions (HEIs) and business organizations very important for the adequate reaction to the various challenges they face. Additionally, given the insufficiency of existing studies examining the interaction between both parties in the field of L and SCM, this research is particularly timely. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the interaction between HEIs and business organizations in Bulgaria in the field of L and SCM across three areas of interest – education, research, and innovations, as well as to outline key directions for further development and improvement of the collaboration between them. The research methodology presents the subject of the study and the conceptual framework, which is based on a review of the literature and reflects the three areas of interest as well as additional relevant aspects for the interaction in the field of L and SCM such as motives, barriers, key factors, forms and results, investigated both from the perspective of the HEIs and business organizations in Bulgaria. The methods used in the research are: analysis of literature, questionnaire survey method for data collection, deductive and inductive analysis, statistical methods, and methods of comparative analysis and analogy. The main finding of the study is that the cooperation between HEIs and business in Bulgaria in the field of L and SCM is underdeveloped, and its potential benefits have not been utilised to a sufficient degree, which confirms the main research thesis.