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Papers by Marcela Slusarciuc

EURINT, 2019

The study aims to identify several elements that influence the cooperation between Romania and Uk... more The study aims to identify several elements that influence the cooperation between Romania and Ukraine, also paths or fields for cooperation, as the local and regional stakeholders perceive. The field research had as subjects the potential applicants for cross-border projects in the eligible area of Romania-Ukraine Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020. The main research questions were related to the factors that encourage and block the cross-border cooperation, partnership aspects (partners, weaknesses or strengths, envisaged fields of cooperation), strategic ideas for the cross-border area development, universities involvement in the area. Comparing data from field researches applied at different times and groups we realized that in some aspects different groups give a different importance to the factors that encourage or block the cooperation, also, in the last research the relevance that the cross-border programmes have in the area to promote cooperation and partnership.

Network Intelligence Studies, 2014

The crossborder areas have no constitutional competences, therefore most of the times they are no... more The crossborder areas have no constitutional competences, therefore most of the times they are not part of the decision making process in the agreements in cross-border relationships. Although the states are the ones to decide the policies and the agreements based on their own legal rules, considering the shape of the new European Union, they should more and more accept the conditionality of a regional overstate structure linked only to some geographical parts of the countries. The present paper proposes a theoretical and intuitive frame for assessing the cross-border areas based on the factors that are influencing it, starting from a listing of them, secondly grouping them in separating and uniting, then finding the significant differences. The matrix of factors can be used for conflict resolution or for development of cross-border areas as long as it shows the points that will be a potential obstacle or a source for cooperation.

Eastern Journal of European Studies, 2013

The aim of the paper is to establish the future intervention priorities in building a new program... more The aim of the paper is to establish the future intervention priorities in building a new programme that would target the economic development in the research area. The used methodology included an adapted A’WOT analysis - an initial SWOT analysis and a prioritization of the items through an expert questionnaire. In the present paper we analyze the experts’ opinions and the areas where intervention is needed for the optimum strategies for the 2014-2020 financial frame. These should rely on the strengths in the Guidelines for Applicants, the rules for projects implementation and the institutional system, it should consider changes on the weak points concerning the programme objectives, the Guidelines for Applicants and the beneficiaries consultations, it should make use of opportunities coming from the crossborder status, European Union frame and economic opportunities and overcome the differences coming from crossborder status, membership of two different supranational structures an...

Impact of Socio-economic and Technological Transformations at National, European and International Level, 2015

Mediation is an used procedure among the commercial dispute resolution in the United States and m... more Mediation is an used procedure among the commercial dispute resolution in the United States and many other common law jurisdictions. On the other side, the state of development of the alternative dispute resolution and mediation in continental Europe is not even and has not such a wide experience as the United States. The European Union rules provide a framework for Member States to set their own legal paths and institutions in order to promote and efficiently use this way of solving conflicts. Encouraging the use of mediation facilitates the resolution of disputes and helps to avoid the worry, time and cost associated with court-based litigation, in this way citizens are enabled to secure their legal rights in an efficient way.

The paper aims to review study cases found in the scientific literature concerning the developmen... more The paper aims to review study cases found in the scientific literature concerning the development of cross-border areas in European Union and its neighbourhood. The introductory part of the paper is drawing few considerations about the cross-border areas. Further we identified in the specific literature relevant study cases that provide lessons learned, tools and models that can contribute to the development of the cross-border areas. The last part of the paper is focusing on an inquiry about how this lessons, learned, tools and models may be adapted in case of cross-border areas along the Romanian border with the EU Eastern Neighbourhood.

Procedia Economics and Finance, 2015

The crossborder cooperation can boost the economic development for each participant country in th... more The crossborder cooperation can boost the economic development for each participant country in the area, mostly depending on the depth of the relation between the neighbouring countries. The basis for it consists in the common interest for improvement of life standard, in ensuring a sustainable and harmonious framework and in the clearance of frontier barriers, restrictions or other factors. In view of improving of the social-economical position of the regional communities and removing of the negative effects of the border, the local communities are more and more involved in the regional collaboration. The present paper aims to define a baseline for a strategy concerning a potential multi-urban development pole, as specific case Suceava-Cernivtsi. It starts by establishing the actual general framework from economic, behavioural, geopolitical and administrative point of view in terms of the potential that can rise from a crossborder area. Further it gathers few field research conclusions from two field studies, one made on Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova crossborder area and second one on a smaller geographic part, in the Romania-Ukraine crossborder area. Both, the general grounds rising from scientific literature and field research results, are contributing to a part of the SWOT analysis for Suceava-Cernivtsi crossborder area, in terms of opportunities and threats. Also, for this area we fix some reference points relevant for a strategy we will work on a wider research in order to capitalize the potential, as a future step. The paper is relevant as theoretical background for the field research that will follow and it implies a multidisciplinary approach on each of the mentioned domains in order to identify opportunities and threats.

The paper aims at exploring the partnership and cooperation issues in cross-border areas in Europ... more The paper aims at exploring the partnership and cooperation issues in cross-border areas in European Union. The theoretical part of the papers is defining the role of the borders in the framework of the European Union enlarged and it includes a review of forms of cooperation and principles applicable in cross-border cooperation considered by the Council of Europe and the European Union or the Association of European Border Regions. Further there are identified in the specific literature important challenges and key points that are marking the cross-border partnerships. The last part of the paper is focusing on some examples of cross-border cooperation, making distinction between two main situations: the border between Member States and the borders between EU and neighboring countries.

EURINT, 2014

The European Neighbourhood Policy is at crossroads meaning that the actual frame of geopolitical ... more The European Neighbourhood Policy is at crossroads meaning that the actual frame of geopolitical movements imposes a new reshaping mainly on the Eastern side caused by the Ukraine issue. The implementation of the ENP through the European Neighbourhood Partnership Instrument, financial umbrella for the Joint Operational Programmes (JOPs), is already a challenging exercise for the Member States working together with the Partner Countries in order to develop an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness. This paper proposes a pack of features and recommendations arisen from the experiences gained by the implementation bodies of the JOPs along the European Union Eastern border, beneficiaries and other experts in cross-border cooperation. The main issues approached aim the improvement of the future cross-border programmes in terms of flexibility, transparency and efficiency: stakeholders consultation all along the programme cycle, a new mix of funding sources, gradual involvement of new...

Nowadays the cross-border cooperation is promoted through policies and with financial help involv... more Nowadays the cross-border cooperation is promoted through policies and with financial help involved in order to increase the territorial cohesion along the national borders of EU and to increase the relationships with the neighbour countries. At a certain degree the areas along the borders can be considered regions that, being peripheric, need development despite the specificity brought by the different statuses. The paper has as central the concept that was first put forth systematically by Francois Perroux, being now into use in many countries, both in theoretical discussions and public policy programs. The promotion of regional development centres will serve as focal point and incentive for further development. Such a regional concentration helps through the benefits of technological external economies and makes the growth centre attractive to entrepreneurs, thus initiating further development. We examine the actual approaches in the literature on the economic growth, development...

As long as the countries transformed their economies, the demand for crossborder cooperation incr... more As long as the countries transformed their economies, the demand for crossborder cooperation increased. The development of market economies especially in East European countries was joined by the increase of private companies and their expansion in these countries. The subsequent effect was the increase of disparities between the levels of economic development especially in the border areas (Hudak, 1996). Having in view the specific aspects, each country confronts certain social, geopolitical, economical, ecological or other kind of problems. The solution for these can be found and practiced by decisions for efficient economic policies. The economic policies from two or more related countries are not always compatible, which may lead to conflicts. The specificity of the crossborder areas can be embodied in certain models. Using as study case the Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova crossborder area, we propose an intuitive model, 3H, that combines three layers – the one of center-per...

As history proves, any enlargement of an overstate structure produces disarticulation and an incr... more As history proves, any enlargement of an overstate structure produces disarticulation and an increase of pressure on the borders of it. On the other side the economy produces integrative effects along the border despite of the original significance of separation that a border has. The crossborder policies of the European Union as regional player are meant to contribute to the economic structure building and enhance the stability inside and outside the Union area. Setting up the normative framework for crossborder relations is a very present-day field, being subject of study and research in all Union bodies, in the Member States governments, candidate countries or beneficiaries of the relations with the Union as well. This normative framework is meant to propel the economic increase and the raise of the daily life conditions in the neighbor countries. Alongside the border there are happening complex phenomena, some of them easy to be quantified, such as economic ones, some of them mo...

Development Economics: Macroeconomic Issues in Developing Economies eJournal, 2015

Romanian Abstract: Regiunile transfrontaliere, fiind constituite din periferii ale statelor vecin... more Romanian Abstract: Regiunile transfrontaliere, fiind constituite din periferii ale statelor vecine, sunt confluențe de comunități unite de multe ori prin valori comune, relații instituționale, istorie sau cultură dar despărțite uneori de sisteme legislative diferite, abordări și niveluri de dezvoltare economice diferite sau sisteme politice și administrative cu structură diferită. Proximitatea și conștientizarea beneficiilor cooperării stimulează extinderea și structurarea intereselor de dezvoltare și in plan transfrontalier. O abordare eficientă pornește de la potențialul existent pe fiecare parte a frontierei și potențialul de cooperare transfrontalieră in vederea dezvoltării economice a regiunii. In acest sens, propunem o metodologie de inventariere a potențialului unei regiuni transfrontaliere pe care ne dorim să o aplicăm in zona Suceava-Botoșani-Cernăuți in vederea construirii ulterioare a unei propuneri de strategie de dezvoltare economică a zonei.English Abstract: The cross-...

The Romanian Journal of Economics, 2014

Starting from the definition of the clusters that Michael Porter formulated in 1998 the paper inv... more Starting from the definition of the clusters that Michael Porter formulated in 1998 the paper investigates approaches of clusters in practice in different fields and countries inside or outside European Union,captured in the scientific literature. The aim of the investigation is to find the positive aspects and the challenges of clusters and further to select those which can be used in order to build a development strategy in cross-border areas based on clusters approach.

USV Annals of Economics and Public Administration, 2013

The objective of this paper is to set up the main features of a possible grant sub-scheme designe... more The objective of this paper is to set up the main features of a possible grant sub-scheme designed for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) located in the crossborder area Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova. The research is focusing on four main aspects: the actual European economic framework with target on the legal European frame concerning the SMEs, the economic background of the target area, existing cross border cooperation grant schemes for the target area designed for different beneficiaries and the specificity of the financial instruments dedicated to SME’s. The analyze of the mentioned aspects shows the the most important features that should be included in a grant sub-scheme proposal and the necessary steps for action.

Annals of the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava : Fascicle of the Faculty of Economics and Public Administration, 2011

This paper intends to go through the main issues about the role of the Phare Crossborder funds in... more This paper intends to go through the main issues about the role of the Phare Crossborder funds in the development of the economy in the border area. The specific approach is linked to the Neighbourhood Programme Romania-Ukraine. The paper starts with the European view about the external borders aims, describes the framework of the Neighbourhood Programme focused on the aspects with relevance on economical improvement of the border areas and presents few financial marks. There are reviewed the most important lessons learned during the implementation of the programme and there are listed some of the results that marked an economical change and could have long term economical impact. The paper concludes the main ingredients needed for a future cooperation in terms of crossborder economical projects between two different countries, at the external border of the European Union.

The specific goal of this research paper is to identify the main possible areas of intervention i... more The specific goal of this research paper is to identify the main possible areas of intervention in the cross-border regions to induce institutional and social changes, policy embodied, for a better support to economic development and increased capacity of averting or recovering the negative effects of external shocks. We initiated a literature review, using mainly as sources, relevant articles, books and other official papers from the resilience field of research in relation with the previous researches we made in the field of cross-border regions. The results of these paper are structured on three areas: firstly, we identified few domains where the cross-border regions could be most affected by shocks, therefore where the resilience capacity needs enforcement, secondly, we figured out few of the specifics of the resilience concepts in relation with the cross-border regions and thirdly, we partly identified the entities/bodies involved in building resilience capacity in the cross-bo...