NOI OPORTUNITĂȚI DE INTEGRARE OFERITE DE VALORILE COMUNE ALE UNIUNII EUROPENE PENTRU TINERI: EXPLORAREA POLITICILOR DE ÎNVĂȚĂMÂNT SUPERIOR ȘI DEZVOLTAREA DURABILĂ ÎN ȚĂRILE DIN PARTENERIATUL ESTIC

Abstract

In today's global context, especially in higher education, sustainability and innovation are closely intertwined. This study deepens the key role of higher education institutions not only as academic centers but also as dynamic catalysts for sustainable economic growth, especially in the Eastern Partnership countries. Focusing on Moldova's active participation in research and innovation initiatives of the European Union, we evaluate its position in the Global Innovation Index compared to its counterparts from the Eastern Partnership. We emphasize the importance of the triangular interaction between science, business and academia in promoting innovation. The study highlights the European Union's concerted efforts to stimulate research-led economic growth in the region. By analyzing key performance indicators and innovative outcomes, this study offers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the Eastern Partnership countries in their pursuit of sustainable development in an era of global interdependence.