New trend analysis on competitiveness in the Western Balkans published
27th February 2024 — In February 2024, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) published the trend study "Unleashing the Potential for Competitiveness: Trends in the Western Balkans", authored by DLR Projektträger. The study examines the potential impact of trends on the region's competitiveness and provides success stories that could benefit the Western Balkans. Using Strategic Foresight methods, the study provides evidence-based insights that enable governments and businesses to prepare for future developments and formulate effective policy options and strategies.
Evidence-based trend analysis to inform policy decisions
The study focuses on four key areas defined in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report: The framework for innovation, human capital, markets and the innovation ecosystem. Trends were identified, analysed and discussed through desk research, a series of interviews and expert workshops. The analysis provides a comprehensive outlook on the likely development of competitiveness in the Western Balkans over the next decade.
The study enables policymakers to anticipate future challenges and improve the supporting framework conditions for regional innovation ecosystems.
The DLR Projektträger's sound portfolio of Strategic Foresight methods
The services of DLR Projektträger cover all steps of the Strategic Foresight process. We prepare analyses and studies and develop scenarios, roadmaps and strategies. For consulting and analysis, DLR Projektträger uses tried and tested models such as the Strategic Impact Navigation Assessment Model (SINAVI), which was developed in-house. Clients of DLR Projektträger for Foresight studies or capacity-building include the German Federal Foreign Office, the European Commission, the European Parliament Research Service and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).