Economy and Regional Development

Analysis and promotion of bioeconomy innovation (digitalization, robotization, etc.), knowledge management. Development of bioeconomy assessment tools at the state and local government levels. Modeling the development of the bioeconomy and its individual sectors. Analysis of sustainability policy, architecture of the support measures system in bioeconomy sectors.
Economic research on the sustainable development of bioeconomy sectors
Sustainability and development of local food supply chains. Possibilities for the development of climate-neutral agriculture and forestry. Evaluation of the socio-economic impact of the potential for reducing agricultural GHG and ammonia emissions. Analysis of the negative environmental side effects of primary production and study of internalization options. Study of the impact of circular economy promotion measures in bioeconomy sectors.
research on socio-economically justified management of bioeconomy resources
Economically justified and sustainable use of bioresources. Socio-economic analysis of bioenergy use. Analysis of the possibilities of streamlining the management of land as a bioeconomy production resource at the national level. Analysis of transactions with agricultural land in the Latvian Land Fund.

Research of drivers, obstacles and solutions of territorial development
Research of smart specialization of territories. Opportunities for increasing innovative capacity in the context of regional socio-economic development. Research of urban agricultural development. Interaction between rural and urban areas. Research of the benefits of administrative-territorial reform in sustainable territorial development.

Research on business models in the context of sustainable management
Effective use of business resources and business operations in the context of a circular economy. Research on agribusiness and innovation systems to increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector. Research on the possibilities of social entrepreneurship for the sustainable development of society and rural areas.
Research on social processes, social innovations and smart solutions in rural communities
Evaluation of local community-led development strategies. Research on changes in the attitudes and habits of society, entrepreneurs and individual social groups (youth, non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurs, educational institutions) as a result of the impact of climate change and environmental policy (circular economy, climate change, zero waste, implementation of Strategy R, etc.). Analysis of opportunities for social and cultural sustainability. Promotion of leadership and civic activity in communities.
knowledge management development solutions for innovation
Education and career guidance for personal development and social sustainability in the knowledge society. Research on digital transformation - in the context of business, society, sustainable development, including platform society research.