HOW TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES IN THE BLACK SEA REGION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BLUE ECONOMY
Abstract
The publication examines the challenges facing the countries of the Black Sea region and the key role of human resources in the development of the blue economy, analyses how they can be effectively adapted to the new realities related to technologies, skills and policies. The data are based on our own researches, the reports and discussions of the annual National Round Table "The Sea - Border or Door". They show how the challenges can be addressed in order to improve cooperation processes, ensure citizen participation in management processes, increase knowledge about marine resources and accelerate the process of blue growth in the region. Keywords
Blue economy; challenge; cooperation; human capital; innovation; knowledge; renewable energy; skills; maritime professions; sustainable development; sustainable growth; technology.