The Western Balkan region has the potential to be a significant player in the European economy and can contribute to its competitiveness and innovation performance, but only if policymakers start preparing now, a new report on competitiveness trends in the region shows.
The report by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), an organisation aimed at promoting inter-regional prosperity and collaboration, looks at what trends could shape the competitiveness of the Western Balkans over the next 12 years. It covers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo.
In terms of innovation performance, there are both…