Concept Of Regional Development Research Articles

ESG-трансформация российских регионов: теоретические аспекты

The paper considers the theoretical aspects of sustainable development and ESG transformation of Russian regions. The research substantiates a systematic approach to the balanced development of regions as socio-ecological and economic systems. The concept of sustainable development and regional ESG transformation correlates to the concept of regional economic security, economic growth, human and social capital development. In our opinion, a systematic reproductive approach is the most productive in solving many problems of regional socio-economic development. Moreover, it could consider the following issues of regional ESG transformation: a six-stage scheme of social reproduction: «science – production – distribution – exchange – consumption – utilization»; natural-economic-institutional-social reproduction chain. One of the aspects of the reproductive approach is the concept of sustainable development and the ESG agenda. However, in terms of economic theory and philosophy, four types of «transformational connections» can be distinguished: interaction, relationships, institutions, and management decisions. The regional sustainable development, the achievement of high indicators of its socio-economic development is presented as a balanced interaction of three components: economy, social sphere, and ecology. Russian scientists consider regional ESG transformation in terms of economic security, regional economic growth, and increasing its attractiveness, development of technological potential, improvement of the institutional environment, and competencies of managers at all levels in the field of sustainable development and ESG.

The concept of regional sectoral development in modern trends of sustainability and digitalization

The article examines the main provisions of the concept of regional sectoral development in modern trends of sustainable development and digitalization, which is aimed at ensuring the competitiveness of a specific territory, self-sufficiency of specific sectors of the economy. Undoubtedly, the vectors of the digital economy and sustainable development have a direct impact on technological and innovative processes, as well as the need to transition to a new technological order in each region of Russia. The region, being a territorial natural and social complex, concentrates natural, social and economic resources. The development of regional industries takes place in the system of subject-object relations based on the theory and methodology of economic science.

Main concepts of regional development of the agricultural sector in the context of the green economy paradigm

Main concepts of regional development of the agricultural sector in the context of the green economy paradigm

Delays in Territorial Development – Case Study of the Hungarian Sand Ridge Region

There are regions in Europe that are particularly vulnerable both environmentally and socially. Hungary's Sand Ridge in the Danube–Tisza Interfluve (Homokhátság in Hungarian) is considered such a region. The water balance of these lowland landscapes has been negative for decades, and complex ecological and social problems have escalated in parallel with aridification. Therefore, this region deserves special attention from the territorial development perspective. Over the last two decades, our successive studies have revealed that development policies in the region have been unsuccessful on multiple occasions, unable to alter the core negative trends significantly. We also noticed the mistakes and inertness of spatial planning when we worked on our current applied research: the Sand Ridge Regional Development Concept and Program. This study aims to explore deficiencies and shortcomings of the spatial policy and identify the factors that have slowed territorial development. Insights from interviews with experts and surveys conducted with local municipalities highlight that access to European Union funds has not alleviated long-standing conflicts. Resource-driven and uniform planning has become one of the main hindering factors. According to the experts, the necessary complex programs have not been implemented, and many initiatives have stalled. They also expressed concerns that Sand Ridge's natural and social endangerment will continue to increase.

Развитие эколого ориентированной экономики высокогорного региона на примере применения инновационных технологий в полимерной химии

Introduction. Among the current global trends, it is worth highlighting the problem of ensuring environmental safety as a priority for the sustainable development of countries and regions. The most rational way to solve this problem is to follow the concept of «Green Growth», the main principle of which is to conserve natural resource potential by moving away from the practice of imposing sanctions and environmental restrictions in favor of creating low-waste and waste-free production, emissions from which are used several times or are subject to complete disposal. Using the example of the development of innovative technologies in polymer chemistry of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the article substantiates the relevance of creating and promoting regional eco–oriented innovative startups, effective not only from the point of view of ensuring environmental safety of the population of the regions of the country, but also in the socio-economic aspect, since waste-free innovative technologies Environmental safety is one of the most pressing problems of the modern period of social development and it is associated mainly with the growth of the world’s population, the increase in production capacity and the social processes of people’s lives. Ensuring environmental safety is one of the criteria for the sustainability of regional development, which, in addition to socio-economic well-being and improving the quality of life of people, includes environmental well-being and the integrity of the natural environment. Based on this, it can be stated that in the process of ensuring the environmental safety of regions, it is necessary to take into account all issues of interaction between people and the natural environment (environmental protection, flora, fauna, ensuring high quality food, clean air, water surfaces, etc.) in order to achieve not only the environmental well-being of the population, but also the integrity of the natural environment, regardless of the well-being of people. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the rationality of following the “green” socio-economic concept of regional development through the modernization of production facilities, the use of eco-innovations, the development and promotion of fully or partially regenerated environmentally-oriented start-ups, both from the point of view of increasing the socio-economic criteria of regional development and from the side of ensuring environmental safety. Research objectives that allowed us to achieve our goal: - assessment of the regulatory and legislative “agenda” and guidelines for the country’s development in the field of ensuring socio-ecological and economic sustainability; - analysis of global and Russian trends in the development of polymer chemistry; - study of the economic efficiency and environmental feasibility of creating and implementing environmentallyoriented startups using the example of the CBD polymer chemistry industry. Research methods. The study used methods such as analyzing data and information on the current state of polymer chemistry and its impact on the environment in order to identify key problem areas and growth areas; synthesis of various data and information on new technologies and materials in polymer chemistry to identify potential pathways for the development of more environmentally friendly alternatives; the method of summarizing the research results made it possible to identify the main patterns and trends in the development of environmentally-oriented economics in polymer chemistry; the use of induction made it possible to identify general patterns based on observations and data, which helped in the formulation of new hypotheses and ideas. The deductive method was used to test hypotheses and theories developed through induction. The use of a systems approach made it possible to consider polymer chemistry in the context of a broader ecological system and to explore the relationships between various elements of this system. The use of a variety of methods and techniques made it possible to obtain a more complete and comprehensive understanding of the problems and prospects for the development of environmentally-oriented economics in polymer chemistry and to propose practical solutions to improve the situation.

Potential of a linear woodland landscape element as ecological corridor for carabid beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae): a case study from Poland

Fragmentation of landscapes and habitats has been identified as the main driver of biodiversity loss. Ecological corridors may support the conservation of biota in fragmented landscapes due to enhanced habitat connectivity. We conducted a study in order to assess the potential of a linear woodland landscape element along a railway line as ecological corridor using carabid beetles as indicators. The results showed that for some forest species the studied woodland strip has potential as an ecological corridor. Trophy and soil acidity were most often significantly correlated with parameters and species, but width of the woodland strip and distance from the forest site were of highest importance for the formation of the whole carabid assemblages. The results of our study provide with information regarding rules for the construction of woodland strips as ecological corridors. Management strategies should integrate such areas in concepts of sustainable regional development.

Studi Eksploratif Terhadap Minat Berkunjung ke Desa Wisata dari Sisi Wisatawan Nusantara

The tourist village is a regional development concept that makes the village a tourist destination. Proper management of all tourist attractions is expected to empower the village community itself. The main principle in a tourist village is a developing village. This principle focuses on improving people's welfare through the development of productive businesses in accordance with local potential and resources. The development of tourist villages is expected to accelerate integrated village development to encourage the welfare of the people in it. Tourism villages that have developed will later have an impact in the form of improving environmental quality, community welfare, and cultural preservation. This research was conducted to explore Tourism Villages from the point of view of tourists, in this case domestic tourists (using a sample of domestic tourists from JABODETABEK). The method used in this study is an exploratory qualitative method, to obtain information from domestic tourists regarding Tourism Villages. The data collection techniques used informal interviews, surveys, and secondary data. Questionnaires were distributed to 150 respondents and also sampling using convenience sampling namely a collection of information from population groups who agree to provide that information.

THE ROLE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES

The article examines the role of state administration in the development of territories in Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to study the role of public management and administration in the development of functional types of territories of communities and regions of Ukraine according to the standards, tools of "Good democratic governance" and development practice of Ukrainian and European regional development, regulatory and legal regulation of territorial and cross-border cooperation, provision of equal opportunities for communities and regions of Ukraine regarding the organization of territorial and cross-border cooperation with communities and regions of the European Union. The main methods used in the article are methods of comparative analysis, methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as generalization. The use of the specified methods contributed to the achievement of the goal specified in the article. The authors of the article, based on their own experience, believe that this request from public administrations of new communities and regions of Ukraine for new concepts of local and regional development can be formed and implemented through the application of standards, identifying themselves as subjects of territorial and cross-border cooperation, creating innovative tools for managing their own development, increasing their own management competencies in the conditions crisis phenomena in economic and social policy. In order to strengthen the institutional capacity of public administrations of communities and territories of Ukraine in the implementation of actions to update local and regional policies based on the principles of effective governance of the Council of Europe to solve the above-mentioned problems of territorial development, the authors of the article propose to create educational programs to improve the qualifications of civil servants in matters of territorial and cross-border cooperation.

Demographic processes in the context of regional development concepts

The study is dedicated to analyzing the role of demographic processes in the evolution of regional development concepts. The article focuses on the most influential elements of regional development, one of which is the demographic process. The aim of the research is to identify modern theoretical approaches to economic-regional development involving demographic indicators to optimize regional policy in Ukraine. It is established that regional policy is developed under the influence of various theories that seek to legitimize the role of state intervention in national economic processes, the relationship between regions (communities) and the state, and the efficient use of productive forces. It is found that modern geographical science contains many alternative models of regional development (dynamic and spatial). The most common concepts of regional development include neoclassical, cumulative growth, regional growth, and the modern concept of regional clusters. It has been observed that concepts and approaches to regional development over time have evolved towards emphasizing the importance and utilization of human potential, experience, and knowledge as crucial elements of regional development, and research in this direction still requires further improvement and development. The conclusions highlight the importance of regional development in the context of demographic processes amid economic crisis. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in their potential utilization for the formulation and implementation of state economic policy. The use of a comprehensive approach in the development of regional development concepts, taking into account all factors and regularities, which potentially contributes to strengthening the development potential of the territory, can have a positive impact on population development and addressing demographic and economic crisis issues. Further research is aimed at conceptualizing the target model of modern regional development.

THE ROLE OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS IN FORMING OF THE REGION DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL: THEORETICAL AND APPLIED ASPECT

The article investigates the impact of trade and economic relations on the development potential of the region formation in the context of regional theoretical concepts’ evolution. At the same time, with the use of systemic and synergistic approaches, methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, historical and comparative analysis, it was established that there are two approaches to economic growth and development in relation to the study of the development potential of the region: economic growth associated with an increase in gross product per capita, and its volumes. On the other hand, economic development is a broader concept and means an increase in the standard of living of a person, some of which have an immeasurable (qualitative) nature. At the same time, the list of regional development concepts given in the work gives an objective opportunity to assert that these are processes caused by differentiated factors. The influence of which accumulates during the period of determining the potential of the economic state of the region. However, it should be remembered that the factors considered in the theories of economic development are based mainly on the description of its regular processes that take place in the conditions of established, developed market economies. At the same time, the application of such factors from the point of view of modern changes taking place in the world economy, to clarify the trends of regional development in the countries of Eastern Europe, the economic processes of which are subject to the transformation of the economy in accordance with the requirements of European integration, definitely requires their expansion and adaptation.

Regional agrarian strategy - the basis of inclusive development of the region

The article examines the current conditions for the transformation of the economy and notes that the role of territorial factors in the development of the national economy, because of the imbalance of the regional development of the country, is increasing. The basis for developing a scientific concept of regional development is to achieve an unambiguous definition of the categories „region“ and „regional economy“. While maintaining the regulatory role of the state in the agricultural sector, even in a market economy, it is possible to maintain and increase the level of competition, and effectively ensure property rights and freedom of choice. In the conditions of a developed market economy, the state, with the help of various economic and financial instruments, provides constant and stable support to agriculture by redistributing income from more efficient to less efficient sectors of the economy. The revival and dynamic development of the country's economy are possible when it is based on highly productive agriculture. Only in this case, the agricultural sector can play the role of a multiplier of socio-economic development both at the level of the whole country and its regions.

Іnnovative Priorities for the Development of Integrated Forms of Entrepreneurship at the Regional Level

The priority of innovative development at the regional level through the formation of innovative infrastructure is substantiated. We used system-complex and innovation-oriented approaches to determine the components of the regional development proposed. The work included the task of implementing the concept of modern regional development is defined. It was determined that the further expansion of the innovative infrastructure is objectively conditioned by the level of scientific, technological, and intellectual potential, the number of intellectual property objects, and other developments. The applied aspects of the operation of integrated forms of entrepreneurship at the regional level were considered, and directions for increasing investment activity and ensuring their competitiveness were determined. The expediency of forming an innovative infrastructure for the implementation of innovative priorities for the development of integrated forms of entrepreneurship at the regional level and ensuring its effective functioning and further expansion has been proven. The organizational possibilities for the implementation of innovative priorities at the regional level and innovative development projects with the aim of increasing investment income in the regional economy have been revealed.

Оценка потенциала жизнестойкости городов российской Арктики: фактор экономической специализации

This paper proposes an original methodology for assessing the impact of economic specialization on the resilience potential of Russian Arctic cities. The author understands the resilience as the ability of urban economies to adapt to crises, especially structural ones. He considers the key concepts of urban and regional development, in which the impact of economic specialization factor on resilience are assessed. The author takes into account the specifics of the Arctic urban systems that evolve focusing mainly on the resource development of the territory. As a result, he ranks 28 Russian Arctic cities on the resilience potential basis. The ranking consists of four quantitative indicators with equal weight. These are the degree of diversification of the economy in terms of employment structure, the level of the extractive industry development, the share of innovative firms and the patent activity level. The cities differ mostly by the last two indicators responsible for the development of human capital and the generation of new niche industries of specialization. In terms of employment diversification and dependence on the extractive industry, the distribution is more even. Regional capitals, research and university centres acquire higher scores of resilience potential. By contrast, factors of location in suburban zone, on the remote periphery with low infrastructure provision or in areas with a high concentration of mineral resources negatively affect the assessment of the resilience of the cities. The ranking methodology can be applied to identify the risks Arctic cities are likely to face if they lose their current specialization.

ОЦІНКА ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ В РЕГІОНАЛЬНІЙ СТРАТЕГІЇ РОЗВИТКУ

The paper is devoted to the analysis of the impact of innovation potential on the regional strategy and the development of an approach to its assessment in the system of strategic management of the region. The author of the paper assumes that sustainable regional development is possible if the innovative potential of the territory is activated. The paper solves the problem of comprehensive assessment of innovation potential from the standpoint of regional development strategy. In order to comprehensively evaluate the innovative potential in the concept of regional development, the author proposes to evaluate it according to four basic criteria: "innovative security", "innovative activity", "innovative security" and "innovative support". The last two criteria reflect the state's interest in supporting innovative activities and determine the vector of the region's development strategy. The author claims that the concept of strategic management of regional development should be based on the ideas of activating the innovative potential of territories, as this will contribute to the competitiveness of regions due to innovative solutions in all spheres of the economy. Effective use of the region's opportunities for innovative activity makes it possible to develop innovations, spread the principles of the knowledge economy, involve the business sector in high-tech developments, improve the quality of life of the population, and promote a positive image of the region. The assessment of innovation potential reveals the prospects for the further development of the region, the possibility of realizing regional and state national interests based on the knowledge economy. The peculiarity and advantage of the approach is a comprehensive assessment of the innovative potential and the opportunity to establish not only its state, but also the prospects for further activation. The results of the research can be useful for the system of state and regional management, as they substantiate the directions of formation of the regional development strategy. A promising direction of future research on this issue is modeling the influence of the innovative potential of territories on the system of regional interests.

The role of green marketing in regional sustainability

The article raises questions of analysis of the mutual dependence of regional social, economic and environmental situation. In total, their indicators form the concept of regional sustainable development. The authors carried out a comparative analysis of the regions of the Volga Federal District, identified the leading regions (Tatarstan and Bashkortostan) and outsider regions (Saratov region). The study showed a direct relationship between the studied indicators, which means that the growth of any of them will positively affect the state of the others. Green marketing in the context of regional development is designed to increase the attractiveness of the region from an environmental standpoint, which should lead to an increase in socio-economic indicators.

Local cultural and historical brands of the subjects of the Russian Federation as a factor in domestic tourism development

The development of domestic tourism in Russia today is one of the urgent tasks for the Russian economy. A key factor influencing tourism is cultural and cultural-historical branding. A systematic attitude towards both the development of the cultural brand itself and its inclusion in the regional Tourism Development Concept contributes to the formation of tourist attractiveness and recognition of a particular region on the scale of Russia. The purpose of the article is to analyze cultural and historical brands in terms of their prospects for inclusion in the tourism industry. To achieve this goal, the authors set themselves the following tasks: 1) determining the structure of the database being formed containing information about local brands of a historical and cultural nature; 2) identifying types of local cultural brands; 3) assessment of the prospects of local brands as a factor in the development of domestic tourism. The research method is a statistical analysis of a specially formed database using manual web scraping. This article is based on a study conducted by the authors in 2022–2023. Local cultural and historical-cultural brands of Russian regions were identified, their characteristics were given, and prospects for the development of domestic tourism were determined. As a result, conclusions were obtained that will help local authorities adjust their policies in terms of the development of domestic tourism. The study showed that it is necessary to study local cultural and cultural-historical brands both at the local and national levels.

Формирование интегрированной территориальной структуры внутреннего туризма

In the context of intensified sanctions against the Russian Federation, it is important to improve domestic tourism, utilise diverse tourism potential, and develop tourist areas by forming integrated tourism structures (ITS) to overcome municipal (regional) administrative barriers. The study presents theoretical and methodological aspects of the formation of integrated tourism structures affecting Russian tourism under economic transformation. A systems approach based on structural and functional analysis, content analysis, as well as sociological research methods were applied. Conditions for the integration of tourist space include the possibility of integrating tourist and recreational resources, relative positioning of tourist destinations, complementarity of services, shared transport systems, and similar climatic conditions. Tourism integration can be divided into horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. The study demonstrated the advantages of diagonal integration, which implies the creation of a governing body coordinating the activities of tourism enterprises and the hospitality industry. An integrated tourism structure can be formed by combining tourist areas of the Sochi city district and Tuapsinsky district in Krasnodar Krai. The article proposed to establish ITS Council, composed of heads of settlements in these districts, representatives of tourism enterprises (associations) and the hospitality industry, and leaders of national diasporas. Further, the Council’s tasks were defined. Establishment of an integrated territorial structure can be economically effective, resulting in an increase in the provision of additional and complementary services to tourists. Diagonal integration contributes to the formation of an integrated tourism product by combining complementary tourism products, reducing dependence on seasonal factors, creating new jobs, and increasing regional gross tourism product. The obtained results can be used by public authorities in the field of tourism when creating regional spatial development concepts.

Оценка деятельности религиозных организаций в западном регионе Монголии

Based on the analysis of various sources, this article identifies three periods in the development of religious processes in Mongolia from the end of the 20th to the beginning of the 21st century. During the first period (1990-2000), there was a surge in the number of religious communities due to the transition to democracy, free market relations, the restoration of traditional religions and cultures, and the search for new forms of expression. The second period (2001-2010) saw the establishment of numerous religious organizations and monasteries as the democratic political system became more stable. In the third period (from 2010 to the present), the foundations of democracy, free market relations, and pluralism have matured in the country, leading to the formation of a whole network of religious communities. The article concludes that the religious renaissance in Mongolia affects all aspects of public life and requires attention from the state, local governments, and law enforcement agencies. To strengthen the status of existing religious communities, the article suggests establishing an institution or institution dealing with religious affairs, supporting the university curriculum for religious studies, and reforming the legal environment with far-sighted policies that respect national interests and the interests of citizens. The article also stresses the need to approach foreign religious organizations with caution, properly acquaint the outside world with the multifaceted religious situation and culture of the population of Mongolia, and study religious organizations based on the «Concept of Regional Development of Mongolia

Using an Integrated Territorial Approach in the National Concept of Spatial Regional Development (on the Example of the Republic of Bulgaria)

The article considers the concept of spatial regional development in the Republic of Bulgaria for the period 2013-2025. and plans for the integrated development of municipalities for the period 2021-2027, as well as current challenges that the country faces in implementing an integrated territorial approach. In modern conditions, stable economic development cannot be achieved without an effectively functioning system of regional development and improvement. The goals and plans of the Integrated Development of Municipalities should be consistent with the goals presented in the Integrated Territorial Development Strategy. The guidelines for IMDP issued by the Ministry of Regional Development and Improvement of the Republic of Bulgaria should further clearly indicate the implementation of the partnership and be sure to be consistent with the planning documents of the country’s higher level of regional development.

SMART SPECIALIZATION OF THE REGION: FUNDAMENTALS OF FORMATION, DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION

The article is devoted to the development of theoretical foundations of the concept of smart specialization at the regional level, the search for "smart" strategies and the dissemination of relevant processes, as well as of prerequisites that contribute to the sustainable development of regions. It is determined that the theories of uneven development and regional imbalance serve as a basis and starting point for the formation of smart specialization processes in the regions. The main postulates of the development of smart specialization in terms of economic schools, which emphasize the importance of technological progress for the growth of the economy and the country's competitiveness, are systematized. The main stages of the development and dissemination of smart specialization in the market space are highlighted. It has been established that smart specialization is an innovative tool of the EU, which contributes to the progressive development of the regional economy due to strategic approaches to the regional environment. The European Commission considers the renewal of European industry and the economy in general through the development of smart specialization strategies. The main criteria of modern regional innovation strategies in terms of the formation of smart specialization have been identified. Possibilities of smart specialization in the development of the country's regions have been proven. 
 Thus, smart specialization contributes to the transformation of regions into world-class European regional clusters through strategic growth priorities, which is reflected in relevant theories and concepts of regional development. In view of wide prospects offered by smart specialization, as well as taking into account the need to deepen cooperation between our country and EU countries within the framework of the European Good Neighbor Policy, it is necessary to disseminate the innovative culture of regional development and cooperation in Ukraine. The experience accumulated by European countries, which have a successful experience of implementing smart specialization in the regional economy, should be adapted and implemented in the regions of Ukraine to ensure sustainable development and improve the welfare of the country. It is possible to achieve the desired level of the development of the country under the condition of forming a favorable innovation climate within each region and introducing a system of mutually beneficial cooperation of all participants within the framework of smart specialization.