Territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical framework

The paper analyzes contemporary theoretical approaches to explaining the elements of territorial capital, which are recognized as key drivers of improving regional competitiveness. Special emphasis is placed on the decomposition of territorial capital depending on ownership structure and...

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Main Authors: Andrejević Panić Andrea, Cvetanović Slobodan
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Language:English
Published: Institute of Architecture, Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-569X/2025/1450-569X2553022A.pdf
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description The paper analyzes contemporary theoretical approaches to explaining the elements of territorial capital, which are recognized as key drivers of improving regional competitiveness. Special emphasis is placed on the decomposition of territorial capital depending on ownership structure and materiality. The paper thoroughly examines the characteristics of the elements of territorial capital, with a particular focus on their contribution to the growth of regional competitiveness. The research is based on the application of descriptive economic analysis, enriched with visual representations that depict the concept of territorial capital and regional competitiveness. Descriptive analytical tools have enabled the precise description of the essential features of various components of territorial capital, while visual representations have further enhanced the understanding and interpretation of the core concepts investigated in the study. In the course of the research, classical and contemporary sources were utilized to analyze the nature and key determinants of endogenous growth, as well as the essence of the concepts of regional competitiveness and territorial capital. A specific methodological approach was directed towards the systematization and analysis of territorial capital categories, with typological research methods predominantly employed to achieve precise classification and interpretation of relevant components. The results of the research indicate that the improvement of regional competitiveness largely depends on the efficient and effective utilization of available territorial capital. The primary task of policymakers is to facilitate networking, cooperation, and coordination among entrepreneurial and other participants in developmental processes, with the goal of creating synergies that contribute to sustainable development and regional competitiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-acf2067a73b44b08ab3f53b6fe2bf4f12025-08-20T03:05:50ZengInstitute of Architecture, Urban & Spatial Planning of SerbiaSpatium1450-569X2217-80662025-01-01202553223110.2298/SPAT250328006A1450-569X2553022ATerritorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical frameworkAndrejević Panić Andrea0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4688-3171Cvetanović Slobodan1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9589-979XEducons University, Faculty of Business Economics, Sremska Kamenica, SerbiaEducons University, Faculty of Business Economics, Sremska Kamenica, SerbiaThe paper analyzes contemporary theoretical approaches to explaining the elements of territorial capital, which are recognized as key drivers of improving regional competitiveness. Special emphasis is placed on the decomposition of territorial capital depending on ownership structure and materiality. The paper thoroughly examines the characteristics of the elements of territorial capital, with a particular focus on their contribution to the growth of regional competitiveness. The research is based on the application of descriptive economic analysis, enriched with visual representations that depict the concept of territorial capital and regional competitiveness. Descriptive analytical tools have enabled the precise description of the essential features of various components of territorial capital, while visual representations have further enhanced the understanding and interpretation of the core concepts investigated in the study. In the course of the research, classical and contemporary sources were utilized to analyze the nature and key determinants of endogenous growth, as well as the essence of the concepts of regional competitiveness and territorial capital. A specific methodological approach was directed towards the systematization and analysis of territorial capital categories, with typological research methods predominantly employed to achieve precise classification and interpretation of relevant components. The results of the research indicate that the improvement of regional competitiveness largely depends on the efficient and effective utilization of available territorial capital. The primary task of policymakers is to facilitate networking, cooperation, and coordination among entrepreneurial and other participants in developmental processes, with the goal of creating synergies that contribute to sustainable development and regional competitiveness.https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-569X/2025/1450-569X2553022A.pdfterritorial capitalfactorspoliciesregional competitiveness
spellingShingle Andrejević Panić Andrea
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territorial capital
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title Territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical framework
title_full Territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical framework
title_fullStr Territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical framework
title_full_unstemmed Territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical framework
title_short Territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical framework
title_sort territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness a theoretical framework
topic territorial capital
factors
policies
regional competitiveness
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