Assessment of the economic efficiency of research and educational centers (RECs) in building a forecast image of the region

Abstract

The experience of the leading countries of the world shows that the definition of strategic directions of development, as well as the formation of programs for basic research and advanced applied development, is now mainly engaged in the state in close cooperation with academic and university science, the business environment and public organizations. In countries that are focused on permanently improving the quality of life of their citizens, strengthening their competitive positions, etc., considerable attention is paid to the problem of developing their scientific and educational potential, through the creation of research and educational centers (RECs). In connection with the creation of RECs, there is a need to assess the effectiveness of their functioning. Now, there is no scientifically based methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of the RECs functioning. The article discusses the tools for evaluating scientific research that can be used to analyze the effectiveness of RECs activities. The study proposed a method for integrating indicators of the region's development potentials and indicators of the effectiveness of research and educational centers, based on a comparison of trends in the region's development potentials and the performance indicators of RECs. On the basis of the proposed methodology, an assessment of the effectiveness of the world-class REC "Innovative Solutions in the Agro-industrial Complex" was carried out, according to the results of which it is possible to judge the impact of the REC's activities on the economic development of the region.