Tech-Economic Dynamics and Regional Growth Strategies

The intersection between technological advancement and economic development has become a force in shaping regional growth strategies in this era. Emerging innovations from digital infrastructure to advanced manufacturing are not only transforming productivity and competitiveness but also redefining economic opportunity. Regions that effectively integrate technology policies with investments in workforce skills and industry clusters can position themselves as points of sustainable growth. Policymakers and stakeholders can design strategies that harness innovation to drive inclusive prosperity, resilience, and long-term regional competitiveness. Tech-Economic Dynamics and Regional Growth Strategies explore the role of digital transformation in fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development in rural contexts. This book serves as a catalyst for collaborative endeavors that harness technology for equitable, sustainable economic growth. Covering topics such as technology, regions, and economic strategies, this book is an excellent resource for researchers, policymakers, and companies.

Andrei Jean Vasile is full professor at Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Department of Business Administration and Ph.D mentor in economics at Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. He is co-founder and scientific coordinator of the Research Network on Resources Economics and Bioeconomy. Andrei Jean-Vasile holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the National Institute of Economics Research – Romanian Academy of Sciences. He has earned a BA degree in Administrative Sciences (2005) and in Banks and Finances (2007) from the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti. He has an MA degree in Economics, Administrative and Business Management (2007) earned at the same university. Jean Andrei is also Associate Editor of Economics of Agriculture (Serbia), scientific reviewer and committee member for numerous international conferences. He is member of scientific organizations: The Balkan Scientific Association of Agrarian Economists, Serbia (2008), DAAAM Vienna and Information Resources Management Association (2011). Issues like: agricultural economics and rural development, energy and resource economics and business economics are among his research and scientific interests.

Brumă Ioan Sebastian graduated the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Bucharest and he is PhD in Agronomy since 2012, within the Doctoral School of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” in Iasi. Since 2018 he is a scientific researcher grade II at the Institute of Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” of the Romanian Academy - Iași Branch, where he has been working since 2004. His main academic background is in agronomy, with a special interest in organic agriculture, sustainable rural development, agricultural economics, rural entrepreneurship, rural economics, short food supply chains, urban food systems, consumer behavior and knowledge transfer. Research results have been disseminated through participation in over 100 national and international scientific conferences as well as the publication of over 130 studies and articles, as author or co-author. Since 2019 he is founding member and President of the Rural Development Research Platform Association.

Jonel Subic , Ph.D., Assistant Professor, and Principal Research Fellow had defended doctoral thesis under the title Determination of economic effectiveness of investments in agriculture (South Banat – FR Yugoslavia) in November 2003 at the Faculty of Management, Bucharest Academy of Economic Sciences, Romania. Since November 2004, he has been full-time employed in the Institute of Agricultural Economics Belgrade, Serbia within the sector for scientific-research work. Since January 2015 he worked as director of IAE. He is mainly oriented to agro-economy and economy, with special accent to the economic effectiveness of investments, strategic planning of local communities. He is author/co-author at over 200 bibliographic units with national and international importance. He is also a member of following professional associations: Balkan Environment Association (B.EN.A.); European Association of Agrarian Economists (E.A.A.E.); Serbian Association of Agrarian Economists (SAAE); Balkan Scientific Association of Agrarian Economists (BSAAE). Among editorial activities next can be pointed out: corresponding editor of the Journals International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management and Scientific Papers Series - Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development; member of the scientific board of the Journal BULLETIN - Economic Sciences Series; member of supervisory committee of the Journals Economy - Management Series and Transition; associate editor of the Journal Economics of Agriculture; member of editorial board of the Journal Ekonomika.

Dumitru Nancu is an experienced professional with expertise in top management, corporate governance, finance, banking, public administration, and academia. He has built a distinguished career in the financial and public sectors while contributing significantly to economic development, digital transformation, and education. Dumitru Nancu has contributed to numerous articles and studies on economics, sustainability, and digital convergence.

Mile Vasic obtained his MA and PhD in the field of Human Resources Management. He has acted as a Dean of Faculty of Technical Sciences, Dean of Faculty of Economics and Management, Vice-Rector of PIM University and Vice-Rector and Rector of Slobomir P University. He was a guest lecture in Greece, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, and the United Kingdom. Besides academic work, his passion is the implementation of scientific knowledge and skills in practice. He has been consulting and providing in-company training worldwide and most important clients were Coca-Cola, Renault, BH Mont Trade Srl., Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, OMV. Between 2015 and 2018 professor Vasic served as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Romania. Dr. Mile Vasic is currently President of European Marketing and Management Association (EUMMAS).