Maryan I. Dolishniy (05/01/1936 – 08/22/2006) – a well-known scientist in the field of regional economics and an outstanding organizer of science, who worked in the system of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine for over 30 years.
Doctor of Economics (1980), Professor (1982)..Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine (1991). Since 1990 – Corresponding Member, and since 1997 – Academician of the NAS of Ukraine. Director of the Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine (1994-2006). Head of the Western Scientific Center of the NAS of Ukraine, member of the Presidium of the NAS of Ukraine (1999-2006). Laureate of the NAS of Ukraine Prizes named after O. G. Shlichter (1983), named after M. I. Tugan-Baranovsky (1996) and the State Prize of Ukraine in the field of science and technology (2003). Awarded with orders and medals (including the Order of Merit, II degree (2001), the Order of Merit, I degree (2004), the Honorary Award of the President of Ukraine (1996)).
Maryan I. Dolishniy was born on May 1, 1936, into a family of civil servants in Lviv. After graduating in 1958 from the Lviv Polytechnic Institute, where he received the specialty of an engineer-economist, he worked in the planning and economic bodies of the Lviv region, where he showed extraordinary organizational skills, using his free time from work to study science. Having successfully completed postgraduate studies at the Lviv Forestry Institute (1965-1968), M. I. Dolishniy in 1969 defended his candidate's thesis on the topic "Main production assets and ways to improve their use (on the example of the furniture industry of the Lviv region)".
In July 1975, M. I. Dolishniy was appointed Deputy Director for Scientific Work of the Institute of Economics of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR – Head of the Lviv Branch of the Institute of Economics of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR.
In the following years, the general direction of the scientist's scientific research covered issues of economics and sociology of labor, mechanisms for stimulating human activity, the use of labor resources, and employment. He published the results of his research in 1978 in a separate monograph “Formation and Use of Labor Resources (Socio-Economic Aspects of Regional Research)”, and in 1980 successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on this issue.
The scientist also paid considerable attention to the problems of development of the Carpathian region. Under his leadership, a 4-volume publication of scientists of the Western Scientific Center “Ukrainian Carpathians” was prepared, which was published in 1988.
Relying on scientific achievements and the authority acquired in society, M. I. Dolishniy sought to realize his long-standing dream – to create a scientific research institute that would become a center for studying regional problems in their broad interpretation. In fact, it was about the emergence of a new scientific direction and the corresponding concentration of intellectual forces for its development. The situation in the implementation of scientific ideas has radically changed in the conditions of Ukrainian statehood. He achieved that in October 1994, the Lviv branch of the Institute of Economics of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was transformed into the Institute of Regional Research. At the same time, the creation of the Institute expanded the spectrum and depth of scientific research in the field of regional studies.
M. I. Dolishniy did not stop his personal research into the problems of regional policy formation in Ukraine. He developed mechanisms and methods of territorial management in many branches and spheres of the national economy in the conditions of its market transformation, the implementation of scientific and technical, humanitarian, financial and credit and tax policies, as well as foreign economic activity and cross-border cooperation of the regions of Ukraine.
M. I. Dolishniy published more than 500 scientific works, including 20 monographs. Many scientific works were published abroad, in particular in Poland, Slovakia, Russia, Belarus, Germany and China.
On the initiative and under the direct scientific guidance of M. I. Dolishniy, drafts of the State Programs for the Socio-Economic Development of the Carpathian Region and Podillia were developed. He was one of the authors of the Concept of State Regional Policy of Ukraine, the author of a number of analytical materials and scientific recommendations that formed the basis of decisions of the Government of Ukraine.
The significant high authority of the Lviv school of regional studies, headed by M. I. Dolishniy, and its contribution to solving the problems of socio-economic development of regions is evidenced by the awarding of the State Prize of Ukraine in the field of science and technology to him as part of a group of scientists in 2003 for a series of works on the problems of regional socio-economic policy. M. I. Dolishniy paid much attention to the training of scientific personnel both in Ukraine and abroad and to the creation of a scientific school of regional studies. Under his scientific guidance, 20 doctoral and over 100 candidate theses were defended, among which were scientists from Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia. Most of the heads of departments of the economic profile of higher educational institutions of the Western region of Ukraine were trained in the postgraduate program of the Institute, defended doctoral or candidate theses. Some of them are now rectors and deans. Many of M. I. Dolishnyi’s students work in the field of public administration and entrepreneurship.
As the head of the Western Scientific Center of the National Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the scientist carried out significant scientific and organizational work on integrating the efforts of scientific institutions, higher educational institutions and regional government bodies to solve urgent problems of its socio-economic development. On his initiative and under his direct leadership, the Institute of Socio-Humanitarian Problems of Man, the Innovation and Investment Center “Rural Farmer”, the first scientific and educational complex of the economic profile “Economics”, the Institute of Cross-Border Cooperation and European Integration were created on the basis of the Western Scientific Center. M. I. Dolishniy’s activities in the development of international scientific cooperation contributed to the involvement of the Lviv school of regional studies in international scientific processes.
The scientist was a bright personality, known not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. The life path of M. I. Dolishniy is a good example for the younger generation of scientists. In order to perpetuate the memory of the founder and first director of the Institute, the Presidium of the NAS of Ukraine, by resolution No. 234 dated October 29, 2014, decided to name the Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine after Academician of the NAS of Ukraine Maryan I. Dolishniy.

On April 27-28, 2026, the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University (Ivano-Frankivsk) hosted the International Scientific Conference "Agrarian and Rural Development of Ukraine on the Path to the EU: Regional and Local Dimensions", which became an important platform for professional dialogue on strategic guidelines for the development of Ukrainian villages in the context of war and European integration transformations.
Actively participating in the conference and accompanying working meetings were scientists from the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, invited by the co-organizer of the event – the Institute for Rural Development and Agriculture of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IRWiR PAN).
Head of the Department of Problems of Socio-Humanitarian Development of Regions, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher Olha MULSKA joined the work of Panel I "Resilience of Rural Communities in Conditions of Uncertainty: Well-being, Social Ties, Local Services". They discussed the scale of regional differentiation of social sustainability, barriers and challenges to its provision and strengthening, key aspects of social cohesion, interregional differences in the quality of life and access to social services in rural areas.
Senior Researcher of the Department of Problems of Socio-Humanitarian Development of Regions, Doctor of Economics, PhD Olha LEVYTSKA and Leading Researcher of the Department of Spatial Development, Doctor of Economics, Prof. Viktor BORSCHEVSKYY took part in Panel II “Sustainability of Food Systems: Agriculture, Access to Land and Food Security”, within which attention was focused on the challenges of agrarian development and institutional mechanisms for ensuring food security in the context of post-war reconstruction.
The participation of the Institute's scientists contributed to the exchange of experience with Polish and Ukrainian colleagues, the deepening of scientific and institutional cooperation, as well as the formation of a common vision of the development of rural areas of Ukraine in the European integration space.
We express our sincere gratitude to the Institute of Rural Development and Agriculture of the Polish Academy of Sciences and other partners for the invitation and the opportunity to join such an important scientific and practical event!
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Within the framework of scientific cooperation between the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (IRD NASU) and the Western Ukrainian National University (WUNU), the collective monograph “Strategic management of the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Carpathian region of Ukraine based on the tools of economic mobility and adaptability” has been published.
The following took part in the preparation of the monograph: Doctor of Economics, Professor of WUNU Mykhaylo SHKILNYAK, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher of the IRD NASU Olha LEVYTSKA, Doctor of Philosophy in Management, Senior Lecturer of the State Higher Educational Institution “Uzhgorod National University” Vitaliy KUVIK and Postgraduate Student of the IRD NASU Oleksandr VYHOVSKYY.
The publication is dedicated to the current issues of small and medium-sized business development in the context of modern transformations of the regional economy.
We sincerely congratulate the author team on the publication of the monograph and wish them further scientific achievements, successful implementation of joint research and new publications!
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On April 22, 2026, the Head of the Department of problems of social and humanitarian development of regions of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the NAS of Ukraine Olha Mulska delivered a scientific report at the General Meeting of the Department of Economics of the NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv) on the topic "Migration security as a dominant factor of socio-economic resilience of regions of Ukraine". The report focuses on the systemic importance of migration security in conditions of full-scale war, macroeconomic shocks and uncertainty. Migration security is considered as a component of national security and a factor of socio-economic resilience of the state and regions, which determines their ability to minimize migration risks, loss of human potential and destructive consequences of emigration, internal displacement and immigration. Particular attention is paid to the methodology for studying migration security and assessing its impact on the components of socio-economic resilience of regions of Ukraine. Approaches to monitoring migration risks of communities, assessing their management and resource capacity to minimize the negative consequences of the migration crisis and forming mechanisms for inhibiting migration losses are presented. Differentiated instruments for ensuring migration security for frontline, rear and border regions are outlined.
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On April 21, 2026, the third educational and practical seminar from the series "How to Prepare a Successful Application for a Grant Competition" was held for employees, postgraduates and doctoral students of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine. The speaker was traditionally Markiyan Datsyshyn – National Consultant of the Council of Europe, Head of the Department of Marketing of the Lviv Institute of Management.
The seminar was devoted to the financial aspects of preparing grant applications. During the event, the participants considered the golden rule of budgeting, the budget structure and main categories of expenses, unacceptable expenses that cannot be included in the project budget, as well as issues of co-financing and audit.
Special attention at the seminar was paid to the features of teamwork during the preparation of a grant application and effective tools for establishing interaction in the team.
The seminar was organized by the Department of International Cooperation and Project Activities as an element of systematic work to develop a project culture, increase the Institute's participation in international competitions, and strengthen its positions in the European research space.
We express our gratitude to Markiyan Datsyshyn for his expert approach, inspiration, and practical advice that will be useful to each participant.

On April 15, 2026, the X International Scientific Conference "Prospects for the Development of Entrepreneurship from a Global Perspective" was held online on the Teams platform, organized by the Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz (Poland). The conference was co-organized by the Aegean University (Turkey), the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, the T. H. Shevchenko National University of Luhansk, the Intellectual Space NGO (Ukraine) and the International Strategic Management Association ISMA (Greece).
The aim of the conference was to discuss current challenges and trends in entrepreneurship and innovation, with a particular focus on responsible and sustainable entrepreneurship, technological and knowledge-intensive startups, social and inclusive initiatives, as well as the role of digital solutions in creating competitive advantages.
The Director of the Institute, Doctor of Economics, Professor Taras Vasyltsiv delivered an introductory speech to the conference participants. He drew the attention of the attending scientists, practitioners and managers to the particular relevance of the conference topic for the business sector of Ukraine, noting the unprecedented impact of the direct consequences of the war: physical destruction of assets, disruption of logistics chains, loss of sales markets and shortage of financial resources. He also outlined deeper structural challenges, such as reduced investment attractiveness, increased business risks, and shortage of human capital due to migration processes and mobilization. The speech also noted the unique ability of enterprises to adapt and recover, and emphasized the particular relevance of the issue of synergy between science, business and the state – after all, it is the integration of knowledge, innovative practices and effective policies that can ensure the formation of sustainable and competitive business systems both at the national and global levels.
The main speakers at the conference were:

• Prof. Catherine Cormican (University of Galway, Ireland). Report: “Entrepreneurship by Design: A People-Centered, Shared and Iterative Future”;
• Prof. Julita Wasilczuk (Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland). Report "From Bigger to Better: Rethinking Research Beyond the Positive Sides of Entrepreneurship"

The conference featured parallel sessions covering a wide range of entrepreneurship development issues, including:

1. Entrepreneurship Without Borders: From Competence to Innovation;
2. Digital Transformation: Artificial Intelligence, Communication, and New Business Models;
3. Sustainability: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and ESG Transformation;
4. Business, Society, and Economic Change: Resilience, Markets, and Global Challenges;
5. Projects in Action: Innovation, Inclusion, and Responsible Entrepreneurship;
6. Organizing for the Future: People, Values, Leadership;
7. Entrepreneurship in Action: Ecosystems, Institutions, and Organizational Practices;
8. Innovation, Recovery, and Cross-Sectoral Collaboration in Stressed Economies;
9. Transformation of the economy in conditions of uncertainty: capital, market and new challenges.

Scientists of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine took an active part in the work of the conference. The following delivered reports at the conference:

• Doctor of Economics, Prof. Halyna Voznyak, PhD student Danylo Sorokovyi – Local enterprises as the basis for the development of local communities of Ukraine: the impact of war.
• Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher Olha Mulska, PhD student Arsen Hres – Empirical and methodological approaches to the analysis of structural changes and reforms: regional dimension.
• Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher Khrystyna Prytula, PhD Anna Maksymenko – Experience of a research institute in the implementation of cross-border projects of the Visegrad Fund.
• Doctor of Economics, Prof. Svitlana Ishchuk – Regional features of innovative activity of Ukrainian industry in conditions of war economy.
• Ph.D. in Economics, Senior Researcher Yuliya Bashynska – Greenhouse gas emissions trading system in Ukraine based on European integration.
• Ph.D. in Economics Olena Lyakhovska – Capital investments in the economy of Ukraine: structural changes in modern conditions.
• Ph.D. in Economics Lyubomyr Kazmir – Digitalization of the economy as a global trend – challenges and dilemmas for ukrainian business.
• Ph.D. in Economics, Assoc. Prof. Olha Zhabynets, Ph.D. in Economics Oleh Sukhyi – Innovative development and implementation of ESG principles: realities and prospects for Ukrainian business.
• Ivanna Myshchyshyn – Greening of society as a key factor in harmonizing economic development.

In total, more than 60 scientists (including from Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, Greece, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania) took part in the conference.
The event became a platform for the exchange of research results and practical experience between scientists and business representatives, as well as for establishing cooperation within international research teams.
The conference program is here.
More about the conference at the link
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On April 6, 2026, the Institute hosted a scientific and practical seminar titled "Strategic Planning and Public Investment Management in Communities: A New Logic for Local Development." This event marked the beginning of a series of regular seminars (expert discussions) focused on regional policy and development. The keynote report was delivered by Iryna Storonyanska, Head of the Regional Financial Policy Department, Doctor of Economics, Professor.
Invited experts, government officials, scientists, and Institute specialists discussed the following topics:
Legal Inconsistencies: Conflicts between regulatory documents governing strategic planning for regional and community development and the attraction of public investment in Ukraine.
Growing Disparities: The widening gap between communities due to varying levels of institutional capacity to meet the requirements of the public investment reform.
Reform Implementation Specifics: Analysis of projects receiving public investment, including "hard" vs. "soft" costs and thematic alignment within the medium-term plans of regions and communities.
Strategic Alignment: Discrepancies in the timing of strategic planning steps across different documents which may hinder communities' ability to attract public investment.
Macro-regional Challenges: Obstacles to securing public investment for the development of macro-regions and functional types of territories under current legislation.
Based on the seminar's results, recommendations will be drafted for government authorities and other stakeholders interested in regional policy and public administration.
A recording of the seminar will soon be available online on the Institute's official website.
We would like to thank the following participants for their contribution: Vadym Tabakera, Volodymyr Ustymenko, Oleksandr Laiko, Inna Zablodska, Oleh Karyi, Nazar Hlynskyi, Iryna Hrynchyshyn, and all other participants of the discussion!
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On March 31, 2026, the 6th International Scientific and Practical Conference "Problems and Prospects of Business Development in Ukraine" was held at the Lviv University of Trade and Economics, dedicated to the 210th anniversary of the university's founding.
The event brought together scientists and educational representatives to discuss current issues of entrepreneurship development, enhancing business environment resilience, the spread of innovation, and adaptability to modern challenges.
The following staff members of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the NAS of Ukraine delivered presentations at the plenary session: Olha NESTOR, PhD in Economics, Researcher of the Department of Regional Financial Policy, presented a report titled "Conceptual Foundations and Sources of Funding for Green Transformation"; Olha VOITENKO, Junior Researcher of the Department of Regional Economic Policy, presented a report on "Public Management of the Cultural Services Sector in the Conditions of War."
The discussions also featured contributions from Olha MULSKA, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher, Head of the Department of Social and Humanitarian Development of Regions; Tetiana MEDYNSKA, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor, Senior Researcher of the Department of Spatial Development; PhD Students (third-level higher education) of the Institute: Ruslan BILAN, Oleksandr MATVIEIEV, Andrii KARPA, Rostyslav RYVAK, Taras BARANETSKYI, Volodymyr BODNAR, and Nazar SEMEKHA.
More information about the event can be found at the following link.
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Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine continues its series of practical training seminars aimed at developing grant competence and strengthening the project capacity of staff, postgraduate students, and doctoral candidates.
On March 24, 2026, the second seminar in the series «How to Prepare a Successful Grant Application» was held for the researchers and students of the Institute. 📑
Speaker: Markiyan Datsyshyn — National Consultant for the Council of Europe and Head of the Marketing Department at the Lviv Institute of Management.
The seminar focused on the practical aspects of preparing competitive grant proposals, specifically:

• The Logical Framework Matrix of a project and the specifics of its completion;
• Understanding KPIs in a project and how to define performance indicators;
• Identifying project risks and risk management strategies in wartime conditions.

The seminar was organized by the Department of International Cooperation and Project Activity as part of a systematic effort to build a project culture, increase the Institute’s participation in international competitions, and strengthen its position within the European Research Area.
Special thanks to Markiyan Datsyshyn for his expert approach and practical advice, which will be invaluable to every participant.
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On March 10, 2026, a meeting of the Academic Council of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was held, chaired by Dr. Taras Vasyltsiv, Doctor of Economics and Professor.
The agenda included, among other things, several key issues:

• Approval of the editorial boards for the Institute’s periodic professional publications—the journal «Regional Economy» and the collection of scientific papers «Socio-Economic Problems of the Modern Period of Ukraine. «These changes were made in accordance with the updated Procedure for forming the List of Scientific Professional Publications of Ukraine.
• Attestation of scientific work for fellows of the President of Ukraine and the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Ukraine—young scientists Dr. Olha Mulska, PhD Iryna Leshchukh, and Junior Researchers Olha Voitenko and Arsenii Yanovych. Approval of candidates for upcoming fellowships: PhD Mariia Rushchyshyn and Junior Researcher Mykola Antoniuk.

During the meeting, an Award of Gratitude from the Institute was presented to Dr. Svitlana Ishchuk, Professor and Head of the Department of Real Sector Economy Problems. This honor recognizes her many years of conscientious work, significant contributions to the development of the scientific institution, and the celebration of her jubilee. We wish her robust health, inexhaustible energy, new scientific achievements, inspiration in her professional activities, and continued significant accomplishments for the advancement of Ukrainian science!
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On March 9, 2026, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the I. Krypiakevych Institute of Ukrainian Studies of the NAS of Ukraine.
The document establishes a partnership between the two institutions, aimed at pooling scientific potential to conduct interdisciplinary research, implement joint scientific projects, organize scholarly communication events, and prepare analytical materials on topical issues regarding the development of Ukrainian society, the regional economy, and the history and culture of Ukraine.
The cooperation includes hosting joint conferences, round tables, and seminars; preparing collective scientific publications; participating in national and international research programs; and exchanging scientific information and expert findings.
The signing of the memorandum marks an important step toward strengthening inter-institutional collaboration within the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and creating new opportunities for comprehensive studies of societal development processes, particularly in the context of modern challenges and transformations.
It is expected that the implementation of these agreements will foster the development of joint scientific initiatives, deepen the integration of economic, historical, and humanitarian research, and lead to the formation of new approaches to studying the regional development of Ukraine.
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On March 5, 2026, the Congress of Young Scientists "Youth Science for Policy" was held at the Lviv State University of Life Safety. The event was organized by the Council of Young Scientists under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was represented at the Congress of Young Scientists by a researcher of the Department of Regional Financial Policy, Ph.D. of Economics Olha Nestor.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Denys Kurbatov, Rector of the University of Life Safety Major General Dmytro Bondar, and Head of the Council of Young Scientists under the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Anastasia Simakhova addressed the participants with welcoming words. In their speeches, they emphasized the importance of developing youth science and actively involving young researchers in the processes of forming state policy. In particular, Denys Kurbatov, in his speech, emphasized the importance of involving young scientists in the preparation of state policy decisions and the development of applied research, the results of which can be used to respond to current challenges for the country.
Over 100 young scientists from more than 30 higher education institutions, scientific institutions and organizations of Ukraine took part in the Congress. Two thematic panel discussions were held as part of the event, during which participants discussed the role of science in the formation of evidence-based policy, mechanisms for implementing research results in public administration practice, issues of state security, the development of innovative technologies and international scientific cooperation. A tour of the Lviv State University of Life Safety and a tour of historical Lviv were also organized.
The event brought together young scientists from higher education institutions, scientific institutions and organizations of Ukraine and became an important platform for exchanging experience, presenting scientific initiatives and forming new partnerships aimed at strengthening the role of science in state-building processes, in particular in the security sector.
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On November 26, 2025, Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine held the VI International Scientific and Practical Conference "Territorial Development and Regional Policy: Current State and Guidelines for Further Reforms".
The event brought together leading scientists, experts, representatives of state authorities and local governments from Ukraine and the European Union countries to discuss current challenges and strategic directions for the development of regional policy in the conditions of martial law and post-war recovery.
The conference was co-organized by the Department of Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine, the Lviv Regional Military (State) Administration, the Western Scientific Center of the NAS of Ukraine and the MES of Ukraine, the Institute of Rural Development and Agriculture of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Faculty of Economics and Finance of the University of Rzeszów (Poland), Šiauliai University of Applied Sciences (Lithuania), the Lviv Regional Branch of the All-Ukrainian Association of Local Governments, the Local Association of Local Governments "Lviv Agglomeration" and other partner institutions.
The participants discussed issues of spatial development, the effectiveness of regional policy, community support instruments, financial recovery mechanisms, investment attractiveness of regions, digital transformation of local governance, increasing the resilience of territories and rebuilding infrastructure.
Particular attention was focused on the role of regional institutions in post-war reconstruction, renewed approaches to strategic planning, Ukraine's integration into the European regional policy space, and strengthening partnership mechanisms between the state, communities, business, and the scientific community.
The conference program in English is here.
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On November 06, 2025, the V International Scientific and Practical Conference “Current Problems of the Development of the Financial and Economic System: Priorities and Prospects” was held at the Lviv University of Trade and Economics, of which our Institute is a long-standing co-organizer.
Iryna Leshchukh, Ph.D. in Economics, Senior Researcher, Senior Researcher of the Department of Spatial Development, participated in the conference. At the plenary session, she presented a report on the role of cooperation between “CSOs – business – community” in shaping local “green” transition policies and its importance for the post-war economic recovery of territories.
The report emphasized that the key areas of EU development – “green” transition, digital integration and inclusion – should become strategic guidelines for Ukraine as well. “Green” business development is already creating new jobs, investments and competitive advantages, but institutional barriers remain significant.
In general, the conference was attended by scientists, practitioners, young scientists and higher education students from 30 higher education institutions and scientific institutions in Ukraine and abroad, in particular from Katowice, Wroclaw, Rzeszow, Lublin, Kyiv, Dnipro, Irpin, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Ternopil, Mukachevo, Ostroh, Poltava, Rivne, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi and Chernivtsi.
Additional posts: Department of Finance, Economic Security, Banking and Insurance Business Maryana Melnyk Tetyana Medynska
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On October 24, 2025, the II International Forum of Agglomerations of Ukraine “Agglomerations and Functional Territories: European Approaches and Their Implementation in Ukraine” was held, organized by the Lviv City Council, the Lviv Agglomeration Association with the assistance and support of the Council of Europe.
The Forum was attended by: Director of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Dr.Sci. of Economics, Professor Taras Vasyltsiv, as well as researchers of the Institute: Dr.Sci. of Economics, Professor Maryana Melnyk, Dr.Sci. of Economics, Professor Halyna Voznyak, Dr.Sci. of Economics, Professor Viktor Borshchevskyy, Ph.D. of Economics, Senior Researcher Solomiya Tkach, Ph.D. of Economics, Senior Researcher Iryna Leshchukh.
Key issues of the development of Ukrainian agglomerations and functional territories were discussed in the context of European approaches and standards of the Council of Europe, international experience (France, Sweden, Spain, Latvia, the Netherlands), as well as models of metropolitan planning in the United States. The focus was on the formation of effective governance in urban agglomerations, the role of functional territories as growth poles, and the potential of agglomerations in the process of post-war reconstruction.
Particularly relevant for our Institute was the discussion of issues that directly resonate with the current research of the Department of Spatial Development, which is working on the topic: "Institutional instruments for the development of agglomerations in conditions of war and post-war recovery of Ukraine (on the example of the Carpathian region)".
The forum once again confirmed that the development of agglomerations is not only a matter of spatial planning, but also an important factor in the competitiveness, cohesion, and European future of our state.
The Forum program at the link.
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