Author(s): Laurențiu-Octavian MUTULEANU
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: December 31, 2024
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Issue/ Volume: 2 (32)/2024
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Abstract:
In the current circumstances of accelerated technological and economic
evolution, the success of nations depends on the level of education in their society, as well
as its imminent consequences, such as the performance of human capital revealed by the
efficiency of innovative solutions adopted to understand and address community issues
with the aim of increasing social welfare. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to integrate
and exploit emerging technologies (such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality etc.) in
innovative Smart Nation projects adopted in the fields of education and research, as well
as in areas that focus on solving and optimizing issues in other community services. Using
literature review research methodology, this research argues that Romania, with its
historical commitment to impactful projects such as Smart Nation (i.e. Spiru Haret’s
“education reforms” and Dimitrie Gusti’s “Science of the Nation”), stands poised to
leverage its competitive edge in implementing contemporary initiatives.
Today, for the successful adoption of Smart Nation projects and solutions, it
is necessary for government and private entities to generate multidisciplinary
collaboration platforms that use and exploit technological advancements to achieve
two main objectives.
Thus, Smart Nation projects and solutions would ensure the functions of
accumulating, generating, and disseminating knowledge and innovation (technological
and social), with the aim of developing human capital and translating these strategic
advantages (knowledge, innovation, human capital) into innovative products and services
for understanding and solving societal issues, ultimately contributing to the increase of
community welfare.
Keywords: Smart Nation, Artificial Intelligence, human capital, innovation,
network analysis, education.
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