Regional Development Strategies Research Articles

RESEARCH OF THE PROBLEMS OF THE PERSONNEL POTENTIAL OF THE REGIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The article discusses the features of strategic development in the regions of the Russian Federation. The main purpose of the study was to study the prerequisites for the formation of the country’s human resources potential. An article are evaluated the potential labor resources. An assessment of potential labor resources is being carried out. The analysis of population indicators in the subjects of the Russian Federation was carried out, age groups of the population were studied, the level of education of people of working age was studied. The indicators of the level of employment and unemployment are analyzed, the level of development of the personnel potential of the regions is revealed. The analysis of regional development strategies is carried out. In the course of the study, the most promising regions of Russia were identified. The vectors for solving the problems of regional development are determined, taking into account the construction of a socially-oriented personnel policy. A model of the effectiveness of the economic development of the region is presented. Reasonable conclusions are made about the need to increase investments in the human resources potential of the regions for the stable development of the country in the long term.

Challenges of the Russian-Ukrainian War for Regional Development Strategy

The author identified the main problems and challenges of regional development that occurred in Ukraine due to the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. The theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of the institutional support for the modernization of the productive forces of the region and the main aspects of the post-war reconstruction of the regional space are indicated. Today, the Ukrainian economy is experiencing an unprecedented shock in history. The massive military invasion of the northern neighbors dealt a heavy blow to all links of the economic system of our country. The production of the main types of products has decreased, in particular those that constitute the export potential of Ukraine. In addition, the ports are blockaded, making them the largest share of foreign trade. The transport and logistics, social, marketing and engineering infrastructure of the entire region is collapsing. Labor outflow and partial displacement temporarily displace hundreds of thousands or even millions of people from active economic life. The development of Ukraine depends on various factors, but the key ones are the sovereignty of the territory, the size and structure of the population, the presence and power of the national economy, and the infrastructure connecting the countries. Based on an objective analysis of the situation, determination of internal strengths and limitations, taking into account possible external risks/threats, the competent authorities of the country formulate and implement policies. Therefore, the development of a new regional development policy requires a comprehensive analysis and assessment of the current situation related to the war and the situation in Ukraine as a whole, regions and territorial communities. Military victory is very difficult, and sustained post-war growth is virtually impossible without a stable economy. Thus, today the domestic economy is increasingly becoming one of the priority fronts that determine the further course of military operations and their ability to successfully rebuild after the end. Ukraine's post-war economic boom is possible only if the country's economic policy measures are implemented in accordance with a clear and consistent strategy aimed at deregulation of the economy and creation of a favorable investment environment.

Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China

Ecosystem services are highly affected by human activities, especially in the fast-urbanizing regions. It is important that the regional development or urbanization strategy be implemented by maintaining or protecting the long-term provision ability of multiple ecosystem services. The spatial pattern of ecosystem services and zoning for spatial conservation and restoration are the preconditions of sustainable development. With the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region as the research area, an approach for spatial zoning was proposed on the basis of the modeling results of key ecosystem services (water retention, soil retention, heat mitigation, and carbon storage). Our results show that the hot spots of ecosystem services are mainly in the north and the west at high altitudes and with large vegetation coverage, while the cold spots are mainly in the plain area of the southeast in the BTH region. In addition, the whole region is divided into five ecological zones: the ecological restoration zone, ecological transition zone, coastal ecological protection zone, soil and water retention zone, and ecological security shelter. Each zone has applied different strategies for ecological restoration and conservation. The results represent the spatial heterogeneity and major functions in different zones, and they can provide planning guidance for supporting the coordinated development of the BTH region.

The relationship between resource utilization and high-quality development in the context of carbon neutrality: Measurement, assessment and identification

Quantification of regional resource utilization level is a pivotal support for sustainable resource management. An integrated framework (Measurement-Assessment-Identification, MAI) was developed to explore resource utilization efficiency (RUE) and its relationship with regional development quality. Integrating three data envelopment analysis models, a combined model was constructed in the measurement module to dynamically measure RUE under carbon emission constraints. In addition, the high-quality development index (HQDI) and its spatial disequilibrium can be assessed and decomposed based on the assessment module, and then the adaptation relationship between the two systems can be quantitatively identified in the identification module. Then, a case study was conducted. The principal findings are: a) The overall RUE tends to improve at all three spatial scales, but the improvement is less synergistic, with higher input redundancy in upstream cities. b) HQDI in nine provinces is on the rise, and inter-regional disequilibrium is the main source of spatial disequilibrium with a contribution rate of 67.6%. c) Due to the redundancy of inputs such as resources and environmental functions, there are different degrees of decoupling between RUE and HQDI in all provinces. Findings can provide reference for formulating regional high-quality development strategy and realizing sustainable resource utilization.

Spatial-temporal evolution and convergence analysis of agricultural green total factor productivity-evidence from the Yangtze River Delta Region of China.

Measuring regional differences in agricultural green total factor productivity (AGTFP) provides a basis for policy guidance on agricultural green development in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region. By constructing a two-period Malmquist-Luenberger index under the carbon emission constraint, we measure the AGTFP of cities in the YRD region from 2001 to 2019. Furthermore, adopting the Moran index method and the hot spot analysis method, this paper analyzes the global spatial correlation and local spatial correlation of AGTFP in this region. Moreover, we investigate its spatial convergence. The results show that the AGTFP of 41 cities in the YRD region is on an increasing trend; the growth of AGTFP in the eastern cities is mainly driven by green technical efficiency, while this growth in the southern cities is mainly stimulated by green technical efficiency and green technological progress. We also find a significant spatial correlation between cities' AGTFP in the YRD region from 2001 to 2019, but with certain fluctuations, showing a U-shaped trend of "strong-weak-strong". In addition, absolute β convergence of the AGTFP exists in the YRD region, and this convergence speed is accelerated with the addition of spatial factors. This evidence provides support for implementing the regional integration development strategy and optimizing the regional agricultural spatial layout. Our findings offer implications for promoting the transfer of green agricultural technology to the southwest of the YRD region, strengthening the construction of agricultural economic belts and agricultural economic circles, and improving the efficiency of agricultural resource use.

DETERMINANTS AND PRIORITIES OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC SYSTEMS COHESION GOALS REALIZATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF UKRAINE POST-WAR RECOVERY

DETERMINANTS AND PRIORITIES OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC SYSTEMS COHESION GOALS REALIZATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF UKRAINE POST-WAR RECOVERY

Canada's Ocean Supercluster initiative: A national policy in regional clothing?

AbstractSince the late 1980s, there has been no explicit regional policy in Canada. Indirectly, though, equalization payments, industrial policies, as well as regional agencies encouraging the adoption of federal industrial and innovation policies, impact regional economies. In 2017, the federal government appeared to alter its approach: the Supercluster initiative was announced, drawing upon the idea that localized networks of interrelated firms can generate innovation and local development. In this paper, we discuss the mechanisms through which spatially focused industrial innovation policy can lead to regional development. We then focus on Canada's Ocean Supercluster initiative. The question we address is as follows: to what extent can this initiative (and, more widely, Canada's Supercluster policy) be understood as a regional development strategy driven by a coherent rationale for regional intervention? Apart from the fact that each Supercluster focuses on a pre‐existing core of firms located within a region, there is little evidence that the Supercluster initiative has regional development objectives or impacts.

Nighttime light data‐based analysis of spatiotemporal patterns evolution and driving forces of economic development in China at prefecture level (1992–2020)

AbstractIntercity lighting data are an important resource for studying spatial and temporal patterns in regional urban development as an indicator of the intensity of urban social and economic activity. Understanding the evolutionary characteristics of the spatial pattern of regional economic development can support decision‐making in regional economic coordination and sustainable development strategies. Based on a long time series of nighttime lighting data from 1992 to 2020, this study used the Theil index, Markoff transfer matrix, spatial autocorrelation, and spatial regression to analyze spatiotemporal evolutionary characteristics and drivers of urban economic development in China. The study found that from 1992 to 2020, China's economic development hot spots have been concentrated in highly developed urban agglomerations namely the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region, Shandong Peninsula, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta. Cold spots were mainly concentrated in the central‐west and southwest of the country. The economic growth rate shows an opposite spatial pattern, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the national coordinated development strategy for regions. The Theil index for urban economic development in China shows an overall downward trend, and the overall economic disparity is mainly due to the relatively low economic development of Tibet, Xinjiang, Gansu, and other western provinces. Therefore, regional economic development remains significantly uneven. In China, the economic type of cities is relatively stable, and the probability of leapfrogging types is low; however, the level of cities with high resource dependence or a single economic structure easily downgrades. The level of economic development and the related socioeconomic factors of neighboring cities influence an obvious spatial spillover effect in the development of urban economies in China. The pattern of China's urban economic development is mainly affected by innovation capacity, financial support, capital investment, transportation infrastructure, and industrial structure.

Региональная идентичность в стратегировании

The article features the concept of regional identity in Kuzbass. On the one hand, regional identity is based on the policy of strategizing the management and promotion as part of the Regional Development Strategy through 2035. On the other hand, it reveals various semantic identity structures in the long-term strategic initiative of Kemerovo State as part of The Kuzbass Development Strategy through 2071. The analysis involved the challenges of systemic and functional problems of regional development that appeared as a result of socio-economic changes in the digital economy. It also described the projects of innovation and leadership centers. The authors believe that the traditional values and social meanings transform as a result of the state strategy aimed at increasing the competitive advantages of the regions. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study relied on the fundamental provisions of V.L. Kvint’s theory of strategy, certain methodological provisions of regional strategizing, the theory of social identity, and the mission of the region. The authors performed a selective OTSW analysis as an effective tool for monitoring and substantiating strategic opportunities. They constructed a model of regional development component that consisted of a system of social meanings. This system determined the joint efforts in achieving goals and the basic principles of ecology of interaction between flexible business strategies of regional companies, social movements, the youth, ambassadors of investment projects, etc. The approach provided a holistic vision of semantic orientation, which incorporated every stakeholder. Sustainable innovative strategies of regional development define the region as a unique territory with a unique socio-economic organization. They provide a single cognitive environment and a stable regional identity in determining the priority socio-economic bases for the integrative structures that trigger innovations. Strategic priorities in these areas ensure unique long-term development of the regions, as well as give the multiplicative impulse to the socio-economic development of the entire macroregion.

Urban land use transitions: Examining change over 19 years using sequence analysis. The case of South-East Queensland, Australia

The land use mosaic that characterises our urban environments is complex and subject to regular and on-going change and transition. Land use change takes place as cities seek to meet ever evolving population, economic, social, and environmental objectives. However, our empirical capacity to map, measure and monitor the geographical shifts in land use at a fine spatial granularity and how these aggregate across the urban environment remain very limited. In this paper, we draw on parcel level land use data for a large metropolitan region in Australia for a 19-year period and employ sequence analysis to delineate the location and timing of shifts in land use. Results reveal both similarities between jurisdictional regions alongside the unique land use transitions that go some way to highlight context specific mechanisms. This study demonstrates the utility of our empirical approach in its capacity to inform regional development strategies through revealing the type, timing and location of land use change in relation to land use policy and planning goals.

Parent–Subsidiary Company Geographic Distance and Corporate Innovation Performance: Inhibitive or Stimulative?

ABSTRACT The implementation of innovation-driven and regional collaborative development strategies of China has injected new vitality into corporate trans-regional operation and collaborative innovation. Accordingly, listed companies expand the distance between parent and subsidiary in space geographically. This paper discusses the effect of geographic distance between parent and subsidiary companies on corporate innovation. The results show that parent – subsidiary company geographic distance has a significant positive effect on corporate innovation performance. The results still hold following a battery of endogeneity test and robustness check. We also find that government subsidies, information acquisition, and construction of internal capital markets are the mechanisms for the effect to work. In addition, the stimulative effect of parent – subsidiary geographic distance on corporate innovation performance is more pronounced for SOEs, under better intellectual property protection, and for eastern and central China. This paper not only refines the research on corporate innovation at the spatial level for parent and subsidiary companies, but also provides a framework for corporations to implement regional collaborative development and to adhere to a belief in innovation. It can also assist the government in creating a unified national market.

STARTUP: META-ANALYSIS, VIABILITY ASSESSMENT, FORMATION OF CONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS IN THE EDUCATIONAL SPHERE

The purpose of the article is the theoretical systematization of scientific approaches to the development of startup projects as a possibility of obtaining a commercialized effect based on combined implementation tools. The article presents a meta-analysis of evolutionary ideas about the development of startup projects in the global space from the standpoint of marketing, team-building, venture and innovative approaches. The directions of research on the formation of the startup environment are summarized: the construction of innovative business models, conditions for the creation of startup teams, the mechanism of venture investment of a startup, the implementation of startup solutions in the post-pandemic period of COVID-19. The author’s scheme for the implementation of projects in the startup format with the possibility of entering the stage of commercialization has been developed. The analysis of the forms of organization of startups in the form of small innovative enterprises in the educational environment is carried out, the dynamics of the development of startup ideas at the level of federal districts is presented. The key directions of support and development of startups in the educational environment are proposed – infrastructural, innovative, investment, partnership, economic, social. The results of the study can be used in updating strategic plans for the development of educational institutions as an additional source of investment profits and effective capital investments, as well as by executive authorities as an addition to the regional development strategy of the subject of the Russian Federation.

Construction of ecological security patterns based on multi-scenario simulations in arid and semi-arid areas in Northwest China

ABSTRACT Ecological security patterns (ESPs) have several implications for regional development planning and strategies. However, there have been few studies on potential ESP changes in future scenarios. Considering the various climatic and physical geographical conditions, more studies on the construction of ESPs are needed, particularly in high-altitude, arid, and semi-arid regions. This study fills a gap in the body of literature by simulating future land-use changes under multi-scenario and constructing historical and future ESPs for the Kuqa-Shaya-Xinhe region. This study integrated ecological connectivity and study area data, identified ecological sources, established ecological resistance surfaces, and identified ecological corridors and nodes by combining least-cost paths and circuit theory. Three development scenarios (inertial development scenario, ecological conservation scenario, and coordinated development scenario) were designed. The results showed that an integrated framework is ideal for investigating the spatial and temporal impacts of multi-scenario land-use change on ESPs. Furthermore, under the inertial development scenario, the area of ecological sources decreased significantly and the increased ecological corridor, pinch, and barrier points suggested that a large burden of ecological engineering construction is expected. By contrast, the coordinated development scenario should be preferred in the short and medium term as it can ensure economic growth and infrastructure construction while minimizing the burden of future ecological engineering construction. Our results provide a deeper understanding of the response of ESPs to land-use change and can provide references for the protection and restoration of arid and semi-arid areas.

Стратегирование суверенитета отечественных брендов лёгкой промышленности и индустрии моды

A strategic analysis of the development of the domestic light industry and the fashion industry has been carried out. The article is based on the theory and methodology of strategizing developed and tested by the Center for Strategic Studies IMISS MSU, CEMI RAS, the Department of Economic and Financial Strategy of the MSE MSU, the Department of Strategy for Regional and Sectoral Development of the KemSU, the Department of Industrial Strategy of the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” under the supervision of V.L. Kvint. The author proposes a system of strategic priorities aimed at strengthening the role of the industry in the economy, creating a federal technology transfer center for light industry and the fashion industry, a digital platform for the industry transfer of knowledge and experience, as well as clothing brands operating in the middle price segment. It is shown that the digital platform as a tool of the decision support system can establish a continuous transfer of knowledge and practical experience, and the technology transfer center can form a new type of cooperation chain for the development of the domestic market.

Theoretical Aspects of Regional Tax Policy

The study examines the main approaches to the concept of regional tax policy of the state, based on classification features and varieties of terms. The analysis of the existing diversity, formulations, concepts and approaches in understanding the terms “region”, “regional policy”, “state policy”, “tax policy”, does not allow both in scientific circles and legislative ones to formulate a definition of “regional tax policy”. Most authors understand region as a subject of the Russian Federation, the analysis of constitutional provisions confirms the conclusion. Many researchers focus on the uniqueness of each region, meaning that it has a certain set of characteristics, namely its specificity or peculiarity. At the same time, it turned out that scientists pay attention to the problem of methodological elaboration of regulatory documents representing regional development strategies. The part of the study is to prepare a «strategic map» at the regional level using the indicator of the structure of tax revenues of the consolidated budget of the region by type of economic activity. It is established that regions have specifics in accordance with the sectoral structure of tax revenues. It seems possible to form a «personalized» approach to each subject, while defining its industry specifics by types of economic activity. This approach will help the legislative and executive authorities of the subject of the region to determine the direction of tax policy at the regional level.

ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ ТРАДИЦИОННЫХ МОДЕЛЕЙ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОГО РАЗВИТИЯ В ЦЕЛЯХ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ РЕГИОНА С УЧЕТОМ ESG-ПРИНЦИПОВ

In the current conditions, when the trends of globalization are being replaced by the trends of regionalization and glocalization, and the idea of globalization is increasingly being criticized in the international economic space, the urgency on the part of federal and regional authorities to study issues related to the transition to a sustainable development model is becoming more acute. The implementation of the principles of sustainable development and the need to take into account the basic provisions of the ESG strategy for regional development is now becoming for all regional socio-economic subsystems not just following current trends, but an objective necessity that allows overcoming the inertial nature of the development of both regional systems themselves and their individual components, increasing innovation activity in the region and making it more investment-oriented attractive. All these tasks are becoming more and more urgent for Russian regions due to the need to function in new economic conditions associated not only with the structural restructuring of both the national and global economy, but also the need to fulfill their economic, social and environmental tasks in these conditions in order to improve the quality of life of their population.

Neural network analysis of energy efficiency of the regional economy as a factor of Russia's sustainable development under conditions of big challenges

Subject. We consider the energy efficiency of Russia’s regional economy and its impact on sustainable development of the country in the face of big challenges. Objectives. The focus is on solving the multidimensional task of analyzing the development of energy efficiency of the economy of Russian regions, which relates to difficult-to-formalize tasks and harmonizes with modern requirements of competitiveness. Methods. We employ the cluster analysis based on neural networks, which are a relevant component of artificial intelligence. We also use the toolkit of artificial neural networks, i.e. Kohonen self-organizing maps. The said tools are free from model limitations and external interference in the functioning of the neural network, and enable to visualize the clustering results of multidimensional data space on the plane. Results. The cluster analysis of heterogeneous data enabled to distribute Russian regions across eight cluster formations. The considered indicators characterizing the energy efficiency of Russia’s regional economy had different effects on the creation of clusters. We obtained a significant unevenness of the distribution of Russian regions by cluster: the number of regions in clusters varied more than fourfold. We determined different levels of energy efficiency of the regions’ economy according to the studied indicators on cluster scale. This requires the application of different economic development strategies for regions of the Russian Federation in the focus of cluster formations. Conclusions. The paper shows the influence of big challenges on the development of energy efficiency of Russia. The findings indicate that to improve the sustainable and progressive development of Russia’s economy, innovative organizational and managerial methods are needed that generate a vector of orientation towards effective solution of urgent challenges facing the country.

MECHANISMS AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERACTION BETWEEN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ENTITIES IN CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION

The article defines “public administration” as a set of principles, methods, forms, and means of impact on the activity of a region and a country as a whole. The operation of the mechanisms of interaction between public administration entities in cross-border cooperation is recommended to be categorized by interaction entities in the public domain, which, in turn, are divided by the number of entities, their composition, role, and participation. The article provides the classification of the mechanisms of interaction between public administration entities in the framework of cross-border cooperation: by the coverage with a legal framework that secures interaction, by the coverage with interaction, by the types of cooperation between interaction entities in a border region where a regional authority is the main entity, by the types of cooperation between interaction entities in cross-border region or space where a regional authority is the main entity, by interaction scope, by the results of interaction, by interaction intensity, by the levels of formalization and public administration, by initiative, by cooperation effect in a border region, and by the duration of cooperation. The mechanisms of interaction between public administration entities in a cross-border region or space are suggested to be divided by the features of interaction, coverage (based on the boundaries of cross-border space), activity sectors, the impact of other entities and institutions operating beyond the public domain, etc. The instruments of cross-border cooperation most frequently used by public administration entities at border areas of Ukraine are outlined, including international agreements, border cooperation agreements, Local Border Movement Agreements, Neighborhood Programs, joint cross-border development strategies, regional development strategies with priorities set on cross-border cooperation, regional cross-border cooperation development programs, new cross-border cooperation forms (Euroregions, clusters, industrial zones and parks, etc.), direct contacts – meetings, events, forums, etc. The article specifies the principles of public administration, including structural principles, principles of process, and principles of the final result.

Analysis of the Spatial Relationship between Ecosystem Regulation Services and Rural Tourism

In the context of China's implementation of the rural revitalization strategy and establishment of a mechanism to realize the value of ecological products, rural tourism as an eco-friendly industry promotes regional social and economic development with high-quality natural and ecological conditions in rural areas and is one of the key patterns to realize regional green development. Existing studies in the field focus on the spatial relationship between rural tourism and traditional factors such as economy, population, and transportation and ignore to some extent the relationship between ecosystem services and rural tourism. However, from the perspective of distribution, rural tourism is popular mainly in areas with high ecological quality, so it can be inferred that there is a relationship between ecosystem services and rural tourism. Therefore, this paper targets the key problem-the spatial relationship between ecosystem regulation services and rural tourism, taking rural tourist spots in six districts and counties in the Wuling Mountains in southeastern Chongqing as the subjects, and using the geo-econometric analysis method and geographic detector model to analyze the spatial-driving and development-support roles of ecosystem services on rural tourism. The results show that: (1) the nearest neighbor index of the distribution of rural tourist spots in the regions of study is 0.28, showing a significant clustering trend as a whole; (2) there are obviously high-value areas among the six types of ecosystem regulation services, which are mainly distributed in forest ecosystems; (3) the driving effects of dual factors are more significant, and the combined driving effects of climate regulation and anion supply services are the most significant, with the q value of these driving effects being 0.1962; (4) from the perspective of the supply-demand relationship of industrial development, ecosystem services play an important role in supporting the development of rural tourism. Based on these results, it is proposed in this paper that, in the next step, a comprehensive analysis of the impact of ecosystem regulation services should be conducted during the special planning of rural tourism and the rational layout of industries should be guided on the premise of compliance with space-use control, as well as economical and intensive land use, to support the scientific formulation of regional rural tourism development strategies with new ideas based on basic analysis and better realize the value of ecological products and boost rural revitalization.

Social perceptions of ecosystem services delivered by coastal wetlands: their value and the threats they face in northwestern Mexico

Wetlands are recognized for their socio-environmental value and capacity to provide ecosystem services (ES) that are currently threatened by diverse drivers, including those derived from climate change. These changes in the ES delivery may not be recognized by their users, and to determine the extent to which communities are aware of the presence and importance of coastal wetlands, participatory workshops were held in four coastal communities in northwestern Mexico following the Metaplan methodology. The effects produced by extreme rainfall events (as a manifestation of climate change) on wetlands and their ES, were also analyzed. Four coastal wetlands (estuaries, saltmarshes, mangroves, and lagoons) were among the most important ecosystems, while poor fishing practices, mangrove deforestation, and pollution, were identified as their main threats. Climate change, land use changes and water mismanagement, also threat wetlands. There were a few differences among communities, mostly related to the number of ES and their categories; nonetheless, saltmarshes and mangroves were priority wetlands in the communities included in this study, recognizing the ES they provide. Most of the participants in all communities coincided on the main threats and pressures facing wetlands and their ES, particularly those related to climate change, which also affect their livelihoods. But, despite the awareness, regional coastal wetlands continue to decline, considering that participatory processes are necessary for establishing the importance of wetlands while incorporating traditional knowledge, alternative actions, and novel solutions into management actions that may be scaled from the community level into regional development strategies.