ІНСТРУМЕНТ ФІНАНСУВАННЯ СONNECTING ЕUROPE FACILITY (CEF) ЯК МЕХАНІЗМ РОЗВИТКУ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ ТРАНСПОРТНОЇ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРИ УКРАЇНИ

Abstract

ntroduction. Active integration into the European Union, at the same time as the blockade of seaports and the difference in the standards of the transport sector, especially at border crossing points, creates a significant load on the capacity of the transport and logistics system of Ukraine, which, in turn, requires the search and involvement of various tools for strengthening competitiveness of Ukrainian infrastructure and its successful connection with global supply chains. Problem Statement. Transport infrastructure is a key factor of the economy competitiveness. It provides access to markets, resources and services and promotes economic growth and development. However, the challenges of global changes in the field of transport, which determine the need for constant modernization and development of infrastructure, call into question the competitiveness of countries and regions that cannot provide high-quality and efficient infrastructure. The use of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding tool provides a unique opportunity to improve the national transport infrastructure, ensure its sufficient funding in order to develop cross-border cooperation and increase competitiveness.