Managing the development of scientific and educational potential in achieving national goals

Aim. The work aimed to determine the relationship between scientific and educational potential and regional macroeconomic indicators, such as gross regional product (GRP) and per capita income, and to develop practical recommendations for the development of science and innovation, as well as the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation (RF).

Objectives. The work seeks to determine the relationship between scientific and educational potential and key macroeconomic indicators in the regions of the Russian Federation, in particular, gross regional product and per capita monetary income; to analyze the dynamics of the number of personnel engaged in research and development and the dynamics of internal expenditures on research and development; and to propose practical recommendations for the development of science and innovation activities in Russia.

Methods. All assessment methods are based on the use of databases of the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). An analysis of statistical data characterizing the economic development of the regions of the Russian Federation was conducted.

Results. The article presents the correlation between the development of scientific and educational potential and regional macroeconomic indicators (GRP and per capita monetary income). It also tracks the dynamics of changes in the number of personnel engaged in research and development, as well as the dynamics of internal research and development expenditures in Russian regions. It is established that the high concentration of human resources in the scientific field serves as a competitive advantage for the Russian economy. Practical recommendations are provided for the development of science and innovation in Russia, as well as for achieving national goals.

Conclusions. Nowadays, economic development depends directly on a country’s ability to compete in the global knowledge economy. Leadership in technology will ensure economic growth, increase in labor productivity, reduce dependence on imports of critical goods, and expand public access to advanced solutions in medicine and education. The article proposes a positive scenario for achieving national goals, such as technological leadership as well as a sustainable and dynamic economy, provided that a number of the author’s recommendations for the development of science and innovation in Russia are implemented. The need for a comprehensive approach to managing the development of scientific and educational potential is substantiated, while this approach will ensure the training of highly qualified personnel with the necessary competencies, as well as the timely renewal of the material and technical resources of science and industry.

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