Analysis of the risks of investing in the regional transport industry using the example of the Moscow region

Abstract

This paper examines the significance of the development of the regional transport industry using the example of the Moscow region, which is currently the main transport hub between Moscow and the regions. An analysis of the general risks of the regional transport industry was carried out, which included the following groups: macroeconomic, geopolitical, environmental and technological, operational, tariff, etc. It was established that when implementing projects in the transport sector, not all financial responsibility should lie exclusively with the public sector. It is necessary to attract private investors interested in using transport services to participate in such projects. In this connection, an investment mechanism for the development of the regional transport industry arises in the form of public-private partnership. The relevance of this conclusion for the object of study is confirmed by statistical data on the location of the Moscow region in first place in the ranking of regions in terms of the level of development of these projects. The paper provides a classification of the risks of investing in the regional transport industry according to risk manageability criteria, according to participants in the investment mechanism, as well as a possible risk management mechanism. It has been established that regional management must draw up a risk map and develop methods and mechanisms for managing investment risks in order to minimize adverse consequences and achieve the objectives of sustainable development of the region’s transport industry. Reducing risks and threats to Russia's economic security within the transport industry makes it possible to solve internal problems and obtain a synergistic effect, ultimately increasing the competitiveness of the national economy and contributing to its stable growth.