THE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS THE MAIN RESOURCE INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY

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To achieve this goal, a general scientific systems approach was applied, which views higher education as a complex, dynamic system. A conceptual (theoretical) analysis of key trends in the development of the modern higher education system was utilized. Contemporary scientific publications served as the theoretical and methodological basis for the study. An analysis of the scientific literature demonstrates that certain theoretical prerequisites for studying higher education issues have emerged. A review of scientific publications suggests that the socioeconomic conditions for the development of higher education significantly influence the innovative development of society. The study identified factors that determine the resource potential of higher education in the innovative development of society. Key words: higher education, innovative development, innovative economy, pedagogical innovations, educational policy, knowledge economy. Higher education can become the primary resource for achieving society's stated goals. In terms of scale and impact on all aspects of societal development, it is unparalleled, and therefore must meet the modern demands of social development. Innovative development, like education, is a socially oriented activity that regulates all other socially significant activities—that is, a meta-activity that shapes modern culture and significantly influences the long-term development and functioning of society. An analysis of the scientific literature indicates that certain theoretical prerequisites for studying higher education issues have emerged [1,2]. The innovative focus of research is increasingly evident in contemporary publications. The scientific study and substantiation of innovation processes is being pursued very actively. A comprehensive concept of an innovative economy has now emerged in the scientific community, including the higher education system. In a review article, G.Sessere proposes a concept of the “soft innovation economy”. Soft innovation represents a corresponding additional source of economic development that has received little attention to date, primarily innovation in the service sector and the knowledge economy [3]. The authors highlight key issues, examine some of the new innovations that have emerged in the digital age, and outline a change agenda, calling for long-term thinking to mitigate the negative consequences of an increasingly automated and digital economy. K.Frey points out that innovations are changing the nature of employment in entire industries and spheres of activity, altering the dynamics of economic growth, and changing the labor market [4]. According to T.Schott and V.Jensen, who conducted a study in the field of assessing the impact of institutional environment factors on the level of innovation activity, institutional support does not 174 NEW RENAISSANCE 2025 DECEMBER INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 12 directly affect the innovation activity of organizations, but has a positive effect on strengthening the links between them, which, in turn, stimulates organizations to implement innovations [5]. A review of scientific publications suggests that the socioeconomic conditions for the development of higher education have a significant impact on the innovative development of society. These conditions, in our opinion, include, first and foremost, the formation of an innovative environment for universities, the managerial potential of educational institutions, financial support for university operations, a specific educational environment, innovative approaches to teaching at universities, the professional competencies of faculty, and the success of faculty members. Changes in the material and technical base of production entail changes in the personal factor of production. This is expressed in its intellectualization. Knowledge and information occupy a central place in the new society, becoming the primary resources. Information and knowledge can also be embodied in the tangible elements of production – technology and equipment. However, only knowledge and information accumulated by people have the capacity to self-extend and be transformed into a creative process. Their importance overshadows traditional economic resources: capital, labor, and land. Changed external and internal conditions and the experience of other countries require recognition of the priority of developing education alongside culture, art, science, and high technology, as evidence of the importance of the country's innovative development. It is essential to ensure access to a quality education; to transition from a mass education system to continuous, individualized education for all; and to develop education inextricably linked with global fundamental science, focused on the development of creative, socially responsible individuals. Historical experience demonstrates that the content, structure, organization, and functions of the educatio