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Process the piece of work, transferring it into an electronic form, and distribute it on the Internet without limitations.</p> https://ojs.wsb.wroclaw.pl/index.php/WSBRJ/article/view/1034 <p><strong>Aim: </strong>This article explores the evolving role of social investments and regionalism as contemporary phases in the development of social policy, with a focus on Poland. The research aims to examine how shifting economic, demographic, and technological conditions — including labor market volatility, environmental constraints, and educational inadequacies — create the need for a transformation of traditional welfare models into more adaptive, regionally-sensitive, and investment-oriented strategies.</p> <p><strong>Design / Research methods: </strong>This is a conceptual and analytical study based on critical review and synthesis of historical developments, institutional changes, and policy strategies in European and Polish social policy.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions / findings: </strong>The paper identifies social investments — particularly in education — as a key instrument for improving societal adaptability to modern challenges. It emphasizes the growing importance of regional differentiation in social policy, highlighting the need for decentralized and flexible approaches. In Poland, this transformation remains limited due to institutional inertia and centralization, despite evidence of local readiness and emerging initiatives.</p> <p><strong>Originality / value of the article: </strong>The article offers a novel integration of social investment theory with regionalism, showing their potential synergy for modernizing welfare policy. It is particularly valuable for policymakers, educators, and scholars interested in sustainable and inclusive development, as well as for practitioners designing regionally responsive social programs.</p> <p><strong>Implications of the research: </strong>The findings suggest that enhancing local autonomy and investing in adaptive education systems can significantly strengthen social cohesion and labor market inclusion. They offer a policy framework for rethinking how central and regional authorities share responsibility for social development.</p> <p><em>JEL:</em> I38, H75, R58, I24, J24.</p> Józef ORCZYK Copyright (c) 2025 WSB Merito University in Wroclaw https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-07-16 2025-07-16 9 3 7 20 10.29015/cerem.1034