SMEs play an important role in the development of regional innovative systems because of their potential to accept new technologies and show fast growing rates. There is an interdependence between emergence of fast growing SMEs ('gazelles') and innovative development of regions. High level of...

The sustainability of the food supply of the population in all Member States is a priority objective of the current CAP, with important implications both for ensuring food security and for developing the rural economy. In this context, the European sustainable development economic model promotes...

Due to the changes that have taken place over the last period of time, at the level of the macromedium and micro-environment factors of an agricultural enterprise, the agricultural producer is challenged to have an activity characterized by performance and competitiveness. In order to support...