Ways to increase the competitiveness of territorial communities in the process of the country’s recovery in the post-war period

Abstract

The article analyzes the situation and conditions in territorial communities and regions during the martial law regime introduced in Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Local governments have several tasks to perform, including ensuring the population’s sustenance, regulating the migration processes of internally displaced citizens, and supporting the activities of enterprises that were forced to relocate, considering the economic and demographic imbalances in Ukraine against the backdrop of decreasing financial capabilities and increasing budgetary needs. The article aims to study the main components of increasing the competitiveness of territorial communities in the country’s recovery in the post-war period. To determine the competitive advantages of communities and regions, the authors propose methods of in-depth analysis of the current socio-economic situation, considering current challenges and factors influencing development. The importance of implementing the government-developed Post-War Recovery Plan for Ukraine, which covers all regions of the country, is emphasized. The article highlights the need to establish tourism clusters in Zakarpatska oblast, as tourism is critical for the region, and it has a considerable capacity for interregional and cross-border cooperation, which opens new prospects in the context of Ukraine’s possible accession to the EU. Strengthening the position of territorial communities at the national, regional, and international levels requires the efficient use of resources and internal capabilities, given the new challenges posed by russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. Today’s world requires a focused approach to community planning and development, considering the needs of IDPs, providing conditions for the operation of businesses relocated due to the conflict, and finding harmonious solutions to achieve the strategic goals of communities considering current realities. Keywords: the comprehensive plan of the spatial development of the territory, enterprise relocation, strategic management, strategic development plan, socio-economic development, concept of integrated development of the territory, territorial communities, competitiveness.