This paper examines the economic landscape and future development prospects of Małopolska, a dynamic region in Poland. Key highlights include:
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Economic Profile: Małopolska, with a €47.2 billion GDP, has strong growth but faces challenges, including impacts from the conflict in Ukraine. Key sectors include Agriculture, Mining, Utilities, Construction, and Manufacturing, with significant employment in Agri-Food and Construction. The region is a "Moderate Innovator" with potential in tertiary education, ICT, and design, yet needing improvement in infrastructure and business sophistication.
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Cluster Development: The region hosts diverse, professional clusters, particularly in Construction, Digital, Mobility-Transport-Automotive, Renewable Energy, Life Sciences, and Aerospace & Defence. These clusters significantly contribute to economic growth and innovation.
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Cross-Border Cooperation and European Involvement: Małopolska's clusters have participated in European projects, though current involvement in Eurocluster initiatives is limited.
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Smart Specialisation: The Regional Innovation Strategy of Małopolska 2030 focuses on seven areas including Life Science, Sustainable Energy, ICT, Chemistry, Metal Production, Electrical Engineering, and Creative & Leisure Industries, with clusters actively contributing to these areas, especially in Sustainable Energy and ICT.
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