Regional Development Management Research Articles

Evaluating net primary productivity dynamics and their response to land-use change in the loess plateau after the 'Grain for Green' program

Assessing net primary productivity (NPP) dynamics and the contribution of land-use change (LUC) to NPP can help guide scientific policy to better restore and control the ecological environment. Since 1999, the “Green for Grain” Program (GGP) has strongly affected the spatial and temporal pattern of NPP on the Loess Plateau (LP); however, the multifaceted impact of phased vegetation engineering measures on NPP dynamics remains unclear. In this study, the Carnegie-Ames-Stanford Approach (CASA) model was used to simulate NPP dynamics and quantify the relative contributions of LUC and climate change (CC) to NPP under two different scenarios. The results showed that the average NPP on the LP increased from 240.7 gC·m−2 to 422.5 gC·m−2 from 2001 to 2020, with 67.43% of the areas showing a significant increasing trend. LUC was the main contributor to NPP increases during the study period, and precipitation was the most important climatic factor affecting NPP dynamics. The cumulative amount of NPP change caused by LUC (ΔNPPLUC) showed a fluctuating growth trend (from 46.23 gC·m−2 to 127.25 gC·m−2), with a higher growth rate in period ΙΙ (2010–2020) than in period Ι (2001–2010), which may be related to the accumulation of vegetation biomass and the delayed effect of the GGP on NPP. The contribution rate of LUC to increased NPP in periods Ι and ΙΙ was 101.2% and 51.2%, respectively. Regarding the transformation mode, the transformation of grassland to forest had the greatest influence on ΔNPPLUC. Regarding land-use type, the increased efficiency of NPP was improved in cropland, grassland, and forest. This study provides a scientific basis for the scientific management and development of vegetation engineering measures and regional sustainable development.

ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАЗВИТИЯ ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСКОЙ АКТИВНОСТИ МАЛОГО И СРЕДНЕГО ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСТВА В СУБЪЕКТАХ УРАЛЬСКОГО ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОГО ОКРУГА

Each region has a unique socio-economic and political potential that creates conditions for the development of entrepreneurial activity and business in general. There is a theoretical and practical interest in how much the structure and dynamics of regional development are changing in conditions of tightening and instability of the domestic and world market. The purpose of the article is to study the development of entrepreneurial activity in the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter – SMEs) in the new economic conditions at the level of constituent entities of the Ural Federal District (hereinafter – Ural Federal District). To solve the problems, general scientific research methods were used, including analysis, generalization, synthesis and systematization. The basis for the study was official statistics published by the Federal State Statistics Service, the Unified Register of SMEs, the Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System, the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion and other sources, as well as sociological studies and scientific publications on the peculiarities of entrepreneurship development in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation at the country and regional levels. The results of the study indicate a low intensity of the emergence of new enterprises in the Ural Region; the majority of SMEs are characterized by a negative trend and worsening demographics. Among the barriers holding back business development are the bureaucratization of the process of obtaining government assistance, taxes, high interest rates on commercial loans, as well as low expectations of the prospects for the development of their business. Recommendations are presented for stabilizing the situation of running small businesses in the new economic conditions in the subjects of the Ural Federal District. The findings will be useful to researchers in the field of management and regulation of regional development.

Cryogenic Pits and Quaternary Glacial Evidence in Central Iran

Quaternary glaciation studies in Central Iran reveal that it is not implausible to anticipate glaciation traces in this region. It is feasible to provide conclusive evidence about the behavior of ice sheets by referring to geomorphological factors and climatic statistical analyses. Factors such as flatness and accidental geographical features contribute to the existence of ice sheets in the Namdan Fars region. The digital reconstruction of past climatic conditions، using the Wright method، along with the absence of lake terraces around Kaftar Lake، signifies the presence of ice instead of water in the lake. The multi-axial morphology of the Namdan Plain، the shape and form of main valleys and passes، and the existence of numerous glacial cirque traces in the surrounding heights are also indicators of this phenomenon. The lack of evidence of ancient settlements in the plain، despite the availability of water and fertile soil، can be attributed to the region's historical thermal conditions. Investigating ancient glaciers helps us understand the natural history of the land. This knowledge can aid planners in devising macro strategies for regional development and water resource management، as glacial performance has always been associated with optimal water levels. Although glacial activities can create aquifers، the movement of ice sheets or ice surfaces does not support the accumulation of sediments required for creating aquifers with sufficient water storage. Instead، their performance leads to the creation of suitable agricultural soil layers. In summary، regional glaciers play a positive role in transforming and creating favorable agricultural soils and can be beneficial in adapting to climatic changes and extending statistical periods.

Prospects and Trends of Digitalization of Project Management in the Region

Relevance. Digital transformation at the present stage in the Russian Federation seems to be a complex and ambitious task, the successful implementation of which depends on the adaptability of public authorities to digital changes and their restructuring to new decision-making processes. Despite the fact that digital technologies were one of the last to enter the public administration sector, their implementation has made it possible to speed up the process of solving large-scale and operational problems. Improving the efficiency of the state and regional management system can be identified as a key factor in the sustainable development of the economy of the Russian Federation. Its stability is ensured as a result of the formation, legislative consolidation and existence of control over the implementation of government programs. In this regard, the digitalization of project management is of particular relevance, since it is the driving force for regional development and is used to eliminate development imbalances. The purpose is to study the prospects and identify trends in the digitalization of project management in the region.Objectives: to consider the concepts of digitalization and digital transformation, to identify the directions of the digitalization process of public administration at the present stage in the Russian Federation, to form ideas about software products to be implemented in the public administration sector and to propose directions for further development of the process of digitalization of the public administration sector of project activities.Methodology. In the process of studying the topic under consideration, methods such as analysis, synthesis, generalization, logical, and graphic methods of information processing were used.Results. Project management of the region seems to be a promising and effective way to eliminate the imbalance of regional development, therefore the introduction of specialized software products with functionality specific to the needs is a strategic task.Conclusions. In order to improve project management of regional development, a comprehensive software product is proposed for implementation. Further development of regional project management is not possible without the creation of a general information system that allows for unified management of all projects in the region.

Impact Analysis of the Influence of Institutional Capacity and the Use of Performance-Based Budgeting on Original Regional Revenue Receipts in the Tanggerang Regency Area

This study aims to analyze the impact of institutional capacity and the use of performance-based budgeting on local revenue (PAD) in the Tangerang Regency area. This research uses a quantitative descriptive analysis method using secondary data obtained from various trusted sources. This research identifies institutional capacity, which includes aspects of human resources, institutional systems, and managerial capacity, and analyzes the implementation of performance-based budgeting to increase PAD revenues. The results of the analysis show that strong institutional capacity significantly contributes to increasing PAD revenues. Apart from that, the use of performance-based budgeting has also been proven to have a positive impact on PAD revenues. The implication of this research is the importance of increasing institutional capacity and implementing performance-based budgeting effectively as a strategy to increase PAD revenues in Tangerang Regency. This study makes an important contribution in the context of regional financial development and public financial management, as well as providing a basis for more effective policymaking in increasing regional income.

ANALYSIS OF DATA ORGANIZATION SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES OF THE SMART EUROPEAN REGION "CENTER OF EUROPE" BASED ON THE DATA LAKE TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION

In the contemporary landscape of digital transformation, the concept of a "smart region" emerges as a key strategy for regional development, utilizing data integration technologies to enhance the quality of life, optimize service delivery, and promote sustainable growth. The designation of the "Centre of Europe" as a smart region is justified by its strategic geographical location, encompassing Transcarpathia and adjacent areas of neighboring countries, coupled with a relatively low population density. This unique context creates compelling premises for rethinking traditional urban frameworks of smart cities on a broader scale, transforming them into a comprehensive smart region model tailored to the specific needs and opportunities of Central Europe. The rationale for implementing the "Centre of Europe" as a smart region stems from its advantageous position at the heart of the continent, which generates unprecedented opportunities for cross-border collaboration, innovation, and connectivity. The low population density of the region further highlights the potential for the adoption of advanced technological solutions capable of addressing a wide array of challenges and needs. By achieving the status of a smart region, the "Centre of Europe" aspires to become a leading example of how digital and technological innovations can be utilized to create an inclusive, efficient, and progressive regional ecosystem. Objective: The primary objective of this research is to conduct a comparative analysis of advanced data organization system architectures and their role in facilitating the transformation of the "Centre of Europe" into an intelligent European region. It also aims to explore the capabilities of utilizing data lakes for the effective management of large data sets and regional development, taking into account the unique geographical and demographic characteristics of the region. The subject of the study encompasses the architectures of big data organization systems in the smart region of the "Centre of Europe". The object of the study involves the processes of storing and processing large data within the smart region. Main characteristics: This article illuminates the main aspects of implementing big data processing technologies in the smart region of the "Centre of Europe", necessitating scalable and flexible solutions for large data storage, the use of efficient data management practices, and the integration of advanced technologies such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance data processing and analytical capabilities. Furthermore, recommendations for regional authorities on adopting these technologies have been formulated, highlighting the importance of collaboration, support for investments in the region's digital infrastructure as key components for achieving the smart region vision. The construction of modern, high-tech data storage facilities using the Data Lake architecture enables the simultaneous use and processing of large volumes of data from various fields and sources. The authors have proposed conceptual models for forming data complexes from different functional areas of the smart region.

Coupling coordination relationship of water resources, eco-environment and socio-economy in the water-receiving area of the Lower Yellow River

Fully understanding the interrelationship and the coordinated development level of water resources (WR), eco-environment (EE) and socio-economy (SE) is an essential precondition for regional sustainable development. We constructed a complex analytical framework consisting of WR, EE and SE subsystems in the water-receiving area of the Lower Yellow River, and quantitatively investigated the coupling coordination relationship among them. An improved obstacle degree model was developed to analyze the level and the major obstacles of coordinated development from 2001 to 2020, together with the coupling coordination degree model. A prediction model combined by the autoregressive integrated moving average model, the gray model and the artificial neural network model was built to explore the development trend from 2021 to 2025. It was found that (1) the coordinated development level showed a continuous growth from reluctant coordination in 2001–2002 to high coordination in 2015–2020. Spatially, Shandong province was slightly more coordinated than that of Henan province on the whole. (2) With sustained rapid SE development and growing pressure on water supply and environmental capacity, the major obstacles for coordinated development changed from SE factors to WR and EE factors before and after 2010. (3) The coordinated development level will continue to increase in 2021–2025, especially in the “promote WR and EE protection” scenario. In the future, water scarcity will become the key problems for coordinated development. Taking account of the available water diversion from the Yellow River, local government should put more effort into water use efficiency improvement. These results offer an important reference for decision-making and management of regional sustainable development.

Current trends, and features of the development of enogastronomic tourism

Tourism has become an affordable and favorite way for people to relax, and the tourism business has become an influential socio-economic factor. Domestic tourism is at the peak of growth, almost the only way to relax and restore mental health and strength. One of the promising areas for the development of the modern tourism market is enogastronomic tourism, which allows an increase in the number of tourist arrivals, extends the tourist season, improves the image of the region, enriches and differentiates the local tourist product, including wine excursions, tastings, presentations, events, and festivals, which contributes to the development of regions and alternative types of tourism. The publication aims to assess the trends and features of the formation, functioning, and development of enogastronomic tourism in modern realities. The article examines the issues of features and trends in the development and functioning of enogastronomic tourism in modern conditions, defines its essence, and analyzes the history of its origin. An analysis of current trends in developing enogastronomic tourism in Ukraine and the world is carried out. An assessment of the volume of grape cultivation for wine production was carried out. Economic entities' economic activity dynamics by type of economic activity, «Temporary accommodation and catering», have been determined. The concentration of enterprises in the country's restaurant industry has been studied. It is substantiated that each region of our country is distinguished by its originality and uniqueness, various cultural traditions, and characteristics for developing enogastronomic tourism. The features of the development of enogastronomic tourism and the organization of territorial-recreational systems are studied. It is noted that the domestic tourism infrastructure needs to be improved and modernized, which should be addressed both at the regional and national levels. The creation of systematic and comprehensive conditions for the further development and increase of competitiveness of the sphere of enogastronomic tourism is associated with the introduction of innovative models of management of regional tourism development, cooperation of central and local executive authorities, local governments, public and professional organizations, and business structures, active information support and promotion of the national and regional tourism product both domestically and international markets. Keywords: domestic tourism, gastronomic and enogastronomic tourism, traditions, culture, national cuisine.

Development of a mechanism for strategic management of sustainable development of regional enterprises

The successful implementation of innovation strategies of regional enterprises is determined by the parameters of sustainability of the enterprise as a mini-system and the parameters of sustainability of macro-, meso- and microeconomic systems of which it is an element. The study of economic development trends that determine the possibilities of transition to an innovative model and the peculiarities of the regional innovation system has shown that in order to intensify innovation processes and increase the sustainability of innovation systems, it is necessary to create a mechanism for strategic management of sustainable development of regional enterprises. In an unstable environment, it should be based on the principles of self-organization of complex systems in the process of their adaptation to the changes taking place. First of all, the principle of dynamic equilibrium, a prerequisite for compliance with which is the performance of the main functions in the innovation system by different subjects of innovation activity, which change at the stages of the innovation process. The range of research on strategic management of regional development is quite extensive, but given the current economic situation, the consequences of the pandemic and martial law, this issue needs to be given even more attention, because most regions of Ukraine are unstable and economically unprofitable, so it is necessary to consider special levers, directions that will help to strategically effectively manage regional enterprises and ensure their economic security. The methodological basis of the article is a set of methods and principles of scientific knowledge, general and special methods and techniques used in the study. The theoretical basis of the study is the scientific works of foreign and domestic scholars on sustainable development, economic security, and innovation. The information base is based on official statistics, reporting and accounting information of enterprises, resources and publications of the Internet, and the results of the author's own research. A mechanism for strategic management of sustainable development of regional enterprises has been formed, which includes a system of resources, methods and tools for influencing innovation processes and is based on the principles of selforganization of complex systems in the process of their adaptation to changes in an unstable environment and ensuring economic security, which will allow to coordinate the goals and directions of management of investment, operational and financial activities of enterprises in the region to ensure its sustainable development.

Моделювання факторів соціально-економічного розвитку регіонів України та визначення ролі ІКТ

The aim of this article is to analyze and model the factors of socioeconomic development of the regions of Ukraine, taking into account the peculiarities of the influence of information and communication technologies (ICT). The article is directed towards identifying the relationship between various aspects of regional development and the introduction of ICT, as well as determining the role of these technologies in increasing the competitiveness and sustainable development of regional economies. One of the tasks is to reveal the importance of information technology for the effective management of regional development and to develop recommendations on strategies for improving the efficiency of the use of ICT in order to promote sustainable development of the regions of Ukraine. In order to determine the generalized factors of socioeconomic development of regions and to establish the impact of ICT on this development, a model of the main components has been built, which has allowed to transform the 16-dimensional feature space into a four-dimensional space of generalized factors that explain 88.7% of the variation of the features selected for analysis. This indicates a high level of factorization of the built model of principal components. The following generalized factors have been identified and ranked according to the degree of importance: 1) development of ICT and labor potential (impact: 39.9%); 2) the state of finance and investment (impact: 14.4%); 3) development of production (impact: 24.7%); 4) the results of the functioning of enterprises (impact: 9.6%). The computations were carried out using the «Statistica» application package, in particular the «Factor analysis» module. The use of the developed model made it possible to prevent subjectivism in determining the main factors of socioeconomic development of the regions of Ukraine. The carried out research allowed to substantiate the theoretical and methodological foundations of statistical modeling of factors of socioeconomic development of regions and to determine the role (impact) of ICT. The allocated factors can be taken as a basis for the formation of key directions and strategies for the development of regions, as well as for making effective managerial decisions in the field of ICT.

РЕГИОНАЛЬНАЯ ПОЛИТИКА В КОНТЕКСТЕ СНИЖЕНИЯ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО НЕРАВЕНСТВА СУБЪЕКТОВ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ

The article studies the foundations of state management of regional development in the Russian Federation at the present stage in the context of persisting socio-economic differentiation of territorial entities. It is noted that the corresponding normative-legal base of realization of the state regional policy has been formed, various mechanisms and instruments aimed at activation of economic activity of Russian regions are involved, but the adherence to traditional forms of financial support by means of redistribution of resources is still preserved because of the regional differentiation remaining at a high level. Budget transfers, so actively used to equalize regional inequality, primarily perform the task of fiscal security, but cannot (due to resource constraints) affect the strengthening of economic growth rates of recipient regions. In this regard, the authors present possible ways to reduce territorial differences in the level of socio-economic development on the basis of the introduction of modern technologies of public administration. They include not only different ways of interaction between the state and regions on the issues of balanced economic development, but also a new model of this interaction based on a unified strategy of regional development with an appropriate fund of financial support.

TERRITORY, NETWORKING AND REGIONAL POLICIES: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES OF THE POST-TRANSITION EU MEMBER STATES

RDAs - regional development agencies have a long development path in Europe since the early 1960s until today. RDAs are directed to the regions of the countries that implement it, but it also applies to the national level as well as to the level of the EU (which comes to the fore with the country's accession to full membership). In addition to the significant differences in the level of development of the regions of the EU Member States, there are also significant differences in the development of the regions of 11 post-transition EU Member States (Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Croatia). Because they all belonged to the former "socialist bloc of countries" and broke their state alliances with the former states in the early 1990s, as well as because they did not have the same historical circumstances or the same timing for joining the EU, all this had and still has an important role on the uneven development of their regions. But, RDAs do not play the same role and importance in all post-transition countries, which reflects the specificity of their regional development management systems and makes it necessary to examine the role and importance of RDAs' work. This paper will analyze: 1) the role and development of RDAs in post-transition EU member states, and 2) the institutional framework of RDAs with an attempt to find innovative transformations of the role of RDAs that respect the framework of EU regional policies.

System Principles of Innovative Development Management of the Region

Further development of the clarification of the objectives of the construction and use of system mathematical models in the formation and implementation of programs of innovative development of regions was achieved: clarification of how the conceptual apparatus is used (conducting a study of the semantics of the concept of innovative development and its components); problem analysis of innovative development of regions (complex analysis of the institutional environment of functioning); conducting economic-mathematical system analysis (taking into account the relationship between subsystems from the point of view of integrity); system modeling (evaluation of goals and means - resources); assessment of risks and determination of measures for their elimination or smoothing (continuous control and analysis of implementation and, if necessary, taking appropriate measures); application of a system of criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of management of innovative development at both the macro and meso levels with the possibility of timely adaptation to the economic situation (development and use of an innovative lever in the form of resource multipliers and their evaluation, based on the systemic interaction of all resources). The analysis of approaches in the management of innovative development of the country and its regions, in the form in which they are used at present, allows us to conclude that they are insufficiently effective for the implementation of measures proposed by state programs. A fundamentally new approach and concept is needed for the processes of forming and implementing programs, as well as for the very development of strategic program documents, necessary changes in management, initially focused on performance, with the help of clearly, mathematically based, formulated tasks, goals and management criteria. The system of managing the innovative development of the region should ensure the formation of optimal programs of regional development, which will allow for their preliminary assessment, analysis, tracking of possible scenarios of development of events and trends during implementation, correction of previously formed programs, using the capabilities of modern technologies. The study of the peculiarities of the development of regions in terms of innovative activity requires, first of all, a systematic study of the semantics of the concept of innovative development and its components. system modeling of complex objects takes into account all existing direct, reverse, cross connections, while management is implemented using information and communication processes and connections of the circuit covering all other circuits. "Management of regional development, in particular, innovative development", implies the existence of management objects and subjects, the developed model also includes management of the formation of operating conditions. Until now, system modeling is widely used in solving management tasks as a methodological approach for formalizing management goals and criteria, researching the mechanisms of functioning of system objects.

APPLICATION OF A SYSTEM-SYNERGISTIC APPROACH TO MANAGING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ENTERPRISES WHILE ENSURING THEIR ECONOMIC SECURITY

The formation of an effective economic system on an innovative basis is one of the most important tasks of the current stage of socio-economic development, since the systemic interaction of all elements of the economic system, forming a single economic space, allows for the most effective realisation of the benefits of the division of labour and specialisation in innovative forms. At the same time, the ability of production and economic entities to maintain the ability to expand the reproduction of innovations (while maintaining the scale and pace of innovation reproduction) in the event of disturbing internal and external actions – innovation sustainability – is becoming increasingly important. This is particularly important in the formation of integrated associations and integral economic complexes as sustainable systems to increase the dynamics and balance of the proportions of the innovation reproduction process. In the context of continuity and heterogeneity of innovations, it is extremely important to consider their innovation sustainability from the perspective of a systemic approach to the management of an economic system. Purpose of the article. The scope of research on strategic management of regional development is quite wide, but given the current economic situation, the consequences of the pandemic and martial law, this issue needs even more attention, as most regions of Ukraine are unstable and economically unprofitable, so it is necessary to consider special levers and directions that will help strategically effective management of regional enterprises and ensure their economic security. Methodology. The methodological basis of the article is a set of methods and principles of scientific knowledge, general and special methods and techniques used in the study. The theoretical basis of the study is the scientific work of domestic and foreign scientists on sustainable development, economic security and innovation. The information base is based on official statistics, reports and accounting information of enterprises, resources and publications of the Internet, and the results of the author's own research. Practical implications. The results obtained and the recommendations developed form the basis for improving the strategic management of the sustainable development of regional enterprises while ensuring their economic security. Value/originality. A mechanism of strategic management of sustainable development of regional enterprises was created using a system-synergistic approach, which includes a system of resources, methods and tools for influencing innovation processes and is based on the principles of self-organisation of complex systems in the process of their adaptation to changes in an unstable environment and ensuring economic security, which will allow to coordinate the goals and directions of management of investment, operational and financial activities of regional enterprises to ensure their sustainable development.

Study on the Ecosystem Service Supply–Demand Relationship and Development Strategies in Mountains in Southwest China Based on Different Spatial Scales

Mountainous regions typically exhibit a strained relationship between humans and the land, with noticeable spatial differences in the supply and demand of ecosystem services (ESS and ESD, respectively). ESS and ESD display varying characteristics at different spatial scales. Research on ESS and ESD at multiple scales can aid regional development and efficient ecosystem management. However, the current research focuses on ESS and neglects the ES characteristic changes at different scales. This study concentrates on the Hengduan Mountain region in southwest China. It evaluated ESS and ESD, analyzed the spatial matching relationship, and proposed a corresponding development strategy. The results demonstrated four key findings. First, ESS displayed an inverse spatial distribution on the two scales and was lower in the north and higher in the south at the raster scale. Over the period 2000–2020, ESS exhibited a pattern of initial increase, followed by a decrease, albeit with varying spatial patterns. Changes in land use primarily drove these ESS changes. Second, ESD increased from northwest to southeast on both scales and showed a rising trend over time. Third, at the grid scale, the low supply and low demand (L-L) region is primarily situated in the northwestern part, and it is crucial to prevent grassland degradation and manage grazing intensity. The low supply and high demand (L-H) region is located in the southeast, where the protection of cultivated land, along with comprehensive control of rocky desertification and debris flow, should be prioritized. High supply and low demand (H-L) are found in the northern mountain area, where paying attention to soil erosion control is essential. For areas with high supply and high demand (H-H) types, efforts should be directed toward maintaining forest habitat integrity. Fourth, on the county scale, L-H types should focus on realizing the ecosystem service value and implementing ecological agriculture. H-L counties can appropriately develop economic activities. Simultaneously, ecological compensation should be conducted among counties.

Innovative principles of territorial development

The features of applying innovative approaches in the system of territorial development have been investigated. The fundamental theoretical principles of innovative socio-economic development of regions and territorial communities have been identified. The preconditions for innovative development of regions and the problems of implementing regional innovation projects are characterized. Virtualization has been characterized as a distinct direction in innovative territorial development. The profiles of IT development in Ukrainian regions as of the end of 2021 have been analyzed. The dynamics of the proportion of state institutions in Ukraine with Internet access have been examined. General directions and possibilities of utilizing virtualization in territorial development have been delineated and characterized. In general, innovations in territorial development are necessary not only to achieve specific goals but also to create reserves for adaptation to changes in the modern world. The use of innovative principles is becoming an essential tool in the structure of modern territorial development management. Territorial development virtualization is an effective tool that can be used to improve the analysis, planning, and implementation of regional projects. It has significant potential to improve the efficiency of regional development management. The analysis indicates that innovations are becoming a key factor determining the competitiveness and sustainability of territorial communities. Using innovative approaches in developing infrastructure, economy, and socio-cultural spheres is extremely important in modern conditions. It is important to emphasize that innovations are not limited to introducing new technologies but also cover efficient resource management, developing educational programs, and creating conditions for developing entrepreneurship and attracting investment. Keywords: territorial development, innovative development, innovations, virtualization.

Стратегическое управление региональными туристскими ресурсами как фактор развития территории в новых условиях

Based on the analysis of regional tourism strategies, the article emphasizes the challenges and benefits of the strategic approach to tourism development. The authors analyzed various approaches to strategic management of tourism resources and identified current trends and contradictions. The conceptual provisions for strategic management of tourism development in the region based on subject-object and systemic approaches are presented. The methodological basis of the study is presented by the results of research by domestic and foreign specialists, in which a comprehensive analysis of the conditions and specifics of strategic management of regional development with the identification of promising opportunities for the integration of relevant innovative methods in the regional social and economic system was carried out. In accordance with this, the following general theoretical and special research methods were applied in the course of the study: statistical analysis, generalization, grouping, systematization, deduction, and induction. The study showed that the methodology for the promotion of tourism resources requires the improvement of strategic management tools, especially in the current context of an increasingly turbulent external environment and the transition to modern methods and models of territorial development. Taking into consideration the two main directions of development of the tourism industry, i.e., external and internal tourism, the following factors of strategic development are expected to be analyzed: the geographical position of the region, the development of transport infrastructure, and natural and climatic features. External factors such as sanctions, pandemics, and other restrictions also affect the formation and development of tourism potential. Thus, in the context of the restrictions caused by the pandemic, domestic tourism grew considerably. Government-supported regional initiatives in the form of the National Project “Tourism and Hospitality Industry” became a strategic stimulus for regional tourism. The management of the strategy for the development of regional tourism resources involves the development of a desired image of the tourism sector in the region, the identification of priority areas, and effective promotion tools based on the methods of territorial marketing.

INTERMUNICIPAL COOPERATION AS A KEY TOOL IN THE FORMATION OF A MODEL OF MULTIPLE MANAGEMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In Ukraine, there have been significant changes in regional development due to the conditions of the war and the need to form new tasks, implement urgent measures, projects to restore the territories of communities and regions, continuing the European integration course of Ukraine, decentralization reform and the implementation of standards, principles and current tools of good governance of the Council of Europe. The purpose of writing the article is to reveal the need for further development of inter-municipal cooperation to create territories of community cooperation, as points of economic growth and regional development, to overcome socio-economic challenges caused by the war, as models of multi-level management, public administration and targeted actions for the restoration of territories of communities and regions of Ukraine during the war and in the post-war period in accordance with European standards and best practices of democratic governance and territorial development. The following methods were used to determine the principles of inter-municipal cooperation in the management of regional development: the method of cognition (for the formation of theoretical principles for determining the essence of inter-municipal cooperation, development strategies); comparative analysis (in order to compare the effectiveness of the development strategy); abstract-logical (for the formation of theoretical generalizations and the formulation of research conclusions); graphic visualization (for the purpose of visualization of results and analysis). The Center for Good Governance Expertise of the Council of Europe, in its Recommendations regarding the formulation of policies on the Local Self-Government Restoration Plan dated June 30, 2022, emphasized the need to implement stronger forms of inter-municipal cooperation based on the principles of "smart" and "green" municipal (spatial) planning to overcome challenges caused by the conditions of the war, the key of which are changes in the population and the economic structure of communities. In the process of forming spaces of inter-municipal cooperation between communities of Ukrainian and European regions, as an important functional space and level of management of regional development, it is important to use the existing national and international experience in the development of community cooperation at the local, inter-territorial and international levels, the experience of developing these spaces in the territorial and cross-border cooperation, creating models and tools of municipal management and public administration for the post-war period of development of the territories of communities and regions on the basis of the application of standards, principles and current tools of "Good democratic governance" and the development of civil diplomacy.

Exploring the combination and heterogeneity of ecosystem services bundles in the Beijing-Tianjin Sandstorm Source Control Project

The relationships among ecosystem services (ESs) and their spatiotemporal dynamics plays an essential role in ESs management. However, it is difficult to characterize the spatial composition of ecosystem services bundles (ESB), clarify the complex relationships and their driving forces. This study estimated 6 specific ESs of Beijing-Tianjin Sandstorm Source Control Project (BTSSCP) based on related models, using conjunction operations identified ESB, finally explored the trade-offs and synergies between ESs within each ESB, and furtherly suggested different management zones in terms of ESB types. The results indicated the values of all six key ESs have improved from 2000 to 2015, and shown a decreasing trend from the southeast to the northwest accompanied by expansion trend of the high value region. Additionally, ESB dominated by sand-fixing service were primarily distributed in the southwest and showed a trend of continuous and significant expansion from southwest to northeast during 2000–2015. And, wind speed, soil types, slope, vegetation types and population density are the main driving factors of ESB changes. What’s more, trade-offs and synergies among ESs appears the characteristics of spatial heterogeneity, especially between sand-fixing service and Net primary productivity, which presenting synergistic promotion relationship in bundles 1 and 2, while significant trade-offs in bundles 3 and 4. Finally, we divided BTSSCP into three zones—key improvement zone, ecological conservation zone, and integrated optimization zone based on ESB as per the regional sand-fixing capacity, enhancement potential and the relationship between ESs, and proposed specific suggestions for management in various ESB, which are beneficial to regional sustainable development and appropriate management.

Geospatial characteristics and the application of land use functions in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China: Perspectives on provinces and urban agglomerations

As an essential tool to evaluate land use sustainability, land use functions (LUFs) have become a hot topic in the field of land use science for promoting sustainable regional development. Previous studies focused more on the interaction analysis among LUFs and the zoning management of LUFs, ignoring the importance of geospatial characteristics of LUFs for regional development patterns. In this study, a series of geospatial analysis methods were adopted to identify the abrupt changes in LUFs, and evaluate the geospatial characteristics of LUFs in the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB), including agglomeration, coordination, and inequality. Finally, we combined the evaluation results to distinguish the development patterns of provinces and urban agglomerations (UAs). The findings show that the abrupt changes in LUFs occurred in 2002 and 2013, and the changes of LUFs experienced three stages: sharp decline, rapid rise, and steady development from 1990 to 2018. There was a significant agglomeration of LUFs in low value areas, and gradually to high value areas over time. The coordination of LUFs exhibited moderately coordinated, which was higher in the east than in the west, though the gap has been narrowing. The major contributor to LUF inequality was from within the province rather than among them, and so did UAs. All provinces and UAs were classified into radiation-driven, multi-core driven, stable, and low-level ones. Our research provides a reference for large-scale regional development and land use management.