Strategic Planning Documents Assessment of the Russian Far East

Abstract

In the article we analyze strategic planning documents on the Russian Far East socio-economic development. The study is based on a combination of quantitative methods (e. g. regression and correlation analysis, modeling, average method, index method, difference of differences method, factor analysis) and qualitative methods (document analysis, case study, best practice identification, classification method, SWOT analysis). We proposed an index of socio-economic development and revealed that the activation of the regulation have a multiplier effect in a generally positive impact on the Far Eastern regions development. Forecasting showed that in the medium term, the scenario of moderate growth can be considered the most likely. We developed some proposals to improve the strategic planning documents efficiency. In particular, “point” tools should be integrated to ensure a complex planning. Each planning document should provide for the possibility of statistical evaluation. It is necessary to justify the introduction of new strategic priorities, and monitoring should be carried out not only during the implementation of the document (in actu ), but also after its completion ( ex post).