Abstracts

Integrating project management into bioeconomy and circular economy improves efficiency, sustainability, and resource optimization. Structured planning enables projects to meet goals on time and within budget while reducing waste and environmental impact. Effective coordination supports interdisciplinary collaboration and clear goal achievement. Regulatory differences across regions remain a key challenge. The paper analyses benefits, limitations, and recommendations, illustrated with a practical example.

Keywords

Project management, Bioeconomy, Circular economy, Efficiency, Environment

Acknowledgment

The paper presents the findings of a study developed as a part of the research project “Serbia and Challenges in International Relations in 2025”, financed by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, and conducted by the Institute of International Politics and Economics, Belgrade.

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