On 29 May 2026, the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Yuriy Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic National University have signed a Cooperation Agreement.
This Agreement opens up new opportunities for developing partnerships in the field of scientific research, training of scientific personnel, implementation of joint research and educational projects, organization of scientific and communication events, and exchange of experience and research results.
Cooperation between a leading academic research institution and one of Ukraine’s leading higher education institutions will contribute to the consolidation of scientific potential to address pressing issues of regional development, territories’ post-war reconstruction, enhancing regions’ and communities’ competitiveness, developing human capital, and strengthening the country’s economic security.
We are convinced that the combination of the scientific, educational and expert capabilities of our institutions will be a key factor in the development of modern Ukrainian science and the formulation of effective solutions for the recovery and sustainable development of Ukraine.
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On 28 May 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 the Director of the institution, Doctor of Economics, Professor Taras Vasyltsiv.
The agenda of the meeting included the following items:

• a report on the results of the completed departmental research project ‘Models for optimising the interaction of economic sectors in conditions of development instability’ (presenter – Head of the Department of Real Sector Economic Issues of Regions, Doctor of Economics, Professor Svitlana Ishchuk);
• a report on the findings of the completed departmental research project ‘Institutional instruments for the development of agglomerations in the context of war and post-war reconstruction in Ukraine (using the Carpathian region as an example)’ (presenter – Head of the Department of Spatial Development, Doctor of Economics, Professor Maryana Melnyk);
• a report on the results of the completed departmental research project ‘Transformation of the labour market in the Carpathian region of Ukraine in the context of post-war reconstruction’ (presenter – Head of the Department of Regional Social and Humanitarian Development, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher Olha Mulska).

All presentations sparked lively discussion among the members of the Academic Council and general approval of the research results presented.
The Academic Council also approved for publication the Institute’s academic publications (monographs, analytical notes), which will soon be available on the institution’s website.
A congratulatory message was also delivered at the meeting to mark the birthday of the Head of the Cross-Border Cooperation Department, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher Khrystyna Prytula. We wish the birthday girl good health, boundless energy, new academic achievements and inspiration in her professional endeavours!
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On 28 May 2026, an online seminar on the European Union’s regional policy was held at the Lviv Regional Military (State) Administration. The keynote speaker at the event was Viktor Borschevskyi, Doctor of Economics, Professor and Leading Researcher at the Department of Spatial Development of the SI «Institute of Regional Research named after M. I. Dolishniy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine».
During the event, the principles of EU cohesion policy (subsidiarity, decentralisation, complementarity, partnership, etc.) were examined, policy priorities and their integration with other EU global objectives, European funds as instruments for policy implementation, the system of EU bodies involved in shaping and implementing common regional policy, and many other aspects.
The event was held as part of the project ‘Sustaining the Institutional Capacity of Actors and Participants in International Territorial Cooperation in Lviv Region’, implemented by the Lviv Regional Development Agency under the ‘Regional Future’ programme of the Swiss-Ukrainian project «Cohesion and Regional Development of Ukraine» (UCORD), with financial support from Switzerland and operational support from NIRAS Sweden AB.
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The event was attended by more than 500 participants from different regions of Ukraine, including applicants for the third educational and scientific level of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine. Participation in the webinar gave the opportunity to graduate students to familiarize themselves with current approaches to the use of artificial intelligence technologies in scientific activities, in particular when searching for literature, analyzing data, preparing scientific publications and identifying promising research areas.
The speakers of the webinar were T. Yaroshenko, a representative of the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine, and S. Chukanova, a representative of the National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”. The main focus was on modern AI tools that increase the efficiency of the researcher's work, help to identify connections between scientific publications, form digital competencies and apply artificial intelligence tools at different stages of the research life cycle. During the webinar, participants received practical recommendations on using the Research Rabbit applications for searching and analyzing scientific literature and Litmaps for visualizing the development of a scientific field over time. Special attention was paid to the issues of academic integrity, the correct use of digital tools in scientific work and improving the quality of research activities.
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On 27 May 2026, the First International Scientific and Practical Conference ‘Contemporary Challenges and Trends in the Development of Financial and Economic Systems’ was held, organized by the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University (Ivano-Frankivsk).
The aim of the conference was to discuss current challenges, trends, and prospects for the development of financial and economic systems in the context of global instability, digital transformation, international integration and post-crisis recovery. The event brought together representatives of the academic community from Ukraine, Poland, Moldova and Romania.
Tetyana Medynska, Doctor in Economics, Professor, and Senior Researcher at the Department of Spatial Development of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. In her speech, she emphasized the expanding role of interdisciplinary research in finding answers to contemporary economic, social and environmental challenges, and highlighted the importance of international scientific cooperation in developing effective models for the sustainable development of territories and economic systems. She highlighted the growing role of financial mechanisms and economic instruments in ensuring the competitiveness of territories, supporting investment activity and adapting the economy to contemporary challenges.
At the plenary session, a report was made by Iryna Leshchukh, PhD in Economics, Senior Researcher, and Doctoral Student at the Institute. The researcher presented the results of a study on the role of local authorities in creating a favourable environment for business development in the context of implementing the principles of the ‘green’ transition.
The presentation highlighted the results of a survey of local authorities in Ukraine’s Western macro-region regarding the integration of green transition priorities into policies supporting entrepreneurship, the development of partnerships between government and business in the implementation of relevant initiatives, and community participation in renewable energy projects. Particular attention was paid to institutional barriers and opportunities for strengthening the role of communities as stakeholders in the processes of the ‘green’ transformation of the local economy.
Conference participants noted the relevance of the issues raised and the importance of seeking new approaches to ensuring the sustainable development of territories in the face of contemporary challenges.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the conference organizers for the high standard of the event and look forward to further fruitful cooperation.

You can find out more about the event at the following link.
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On May 22, 2026, a scientific seminar was held within the framework of the implementation of a joint international research initiative of the Poznań Polytechnic and the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine within the framework of the “PhDBoost” Program for doctoral students of the Doctoral School.
Within the framework of this Program, a doctoral student of the Poznań Polytechnic, Krzysztof Wyrwycki, is implementing the grant «Wartościowanie czynników egzogenicznych kształtujących stan ukraińskiego rynku transportu drogowego ładunków w warunkach niestabilności geopolitycznej i integracji europejskiej» (Valuation of exogenous factors shaping the state of the Ukrainian road freight market in conditions of geopolitical instability and European integration).
International cooperation includes scientific internships, conducting scientific seminars and joint research activities. The doctoral student's scientific internship is based on the cross-border cooperation sector of the Institute.
The seminar, which was held in a mixed format, was attended by scientists from the cross-border cooperation sector, as well as specialists from the Infrastructure Restoration and Development Service in the Transcarpathian region.
During the meeting, key qualitative exogenous factors influencing the road freight market were discussed, in particular: the consequences of a full-scale war, "visa-free transport" between Ukraine and the EU, the implementation of the Law of Ukraine No. 4337-IX, the introduction of smart tachographs, the functioning of the NCTS system, the introduction of an electronic consignment note, the operation of the "eQueue" system, and a system of indicators for assessing the development of the road freight market in Ukraine.
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On May 22, 2026, the IV International Scientific and Practical Conference “Modernization of the National System of Public Administration and Law in the Context of Ukraine’s European Integration” was held. The main organizer of the event was the Department of Public Administration, Law and Humanities of the Kherson Agrarian and Economic University.
The event brought together representatives of the scientific community from Ukraine, Poland, Papua New Guinea, Brazil and Lithuania. Representatives of civil society and government bodies actively participated in the active discussion on digitalization, innovative development of Ukraine, the issues of completing the decentralization reform, and challenges on the path of Ukraine’s integration with the EU in the agricultural sector.
At the plenary session of the conference, a junior research associate of the regional economic policy department of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Philosophy in Public Management and Administration Olha Voitenko presented a report on the topic “Indicative Analysis of Changes in the Spatial Structure of the Ukrainian Economy in Wartime”. In her speech, the scientist highlighted the main trends in changes in the country’s economic landscape, including: “migration” of economic activity with a vector to the west and moderate spatial “diffusion”, as well as a sharp discrepancy between the growth rates of entrepreneurial activity and the growth rates of the number of employees, which confirms a significant labor shortage in the country. The need to diversify the policy to support the development of regions depending on the level of economic activity in different territories was separately emphasized.
We express our sincere gratitude to the organizers of the conference and hope for further fruitful cooperation.
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Within the framework of scientific cooperation between the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine and the Lviv University of Trade and Economics, the applicant for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Pavlo Vyhovskyi presented the results of his dissertation on the topic "Organizational and Economic Tools for Modernizing the Institutional Environment of Innovative Activity in the Region" in the specialty "Economics"; scientific supervisors – Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher Mulska O. P. and Ph.D. of Economics, Associate Professor Semiv S. R.
The speaker outlined the provisions of scientific novelty, the logic of the research and the main results of the dissertation work. Of scientific interest are the proposed methodological approaches to the analysis of the institutional environment of innovation activity at the regional level, which combine the assessment of innovation and technological development and the quality of institutional support. The results of the assessment of the state of modernization of the institutional environment of innovation activity in the region, the scientific and methodological approach to its monitoring, as well as the substantiated strategic priorities of the policy for the development of the institutional environment of the regional economy are meaningful.
The discussion was actively attended by applicants from the LTEU and the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine, the guarantor of the ESP "Finance, Banking and Insurance" Prof. Voznyak H. V., the guarantor of the ESP "Economics" prof. Mitsenko N. G., the guarantor of the ESP "Entrepreneurship, Trade and Stock Exchange Activities" Prof. Mishchuk I. P., as well as the scientific supervisor of the applicant, Doctor of Economics Mulska O. P. The scientific event contributed to professional discussion, exchange of views on organizational and economic tools for modernization of the institutional environment of innovation activity and deepening of inter-institutional scientific dialogue.
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On 19 May 2026, an online seminar on the principles of Ukraine’s state regional policy was held at the Lviv Regional Military (State) Administration. The event was held as part of the project ‘Sustaining the Institutional Capacity of Actors and Participants in International Territorial Cooperation in Lviv Region’, implemented by the Lviv Regional Development Agency under the ‘Regional Future’ programme of the Swiss-Ukrainian project “Cohesion and Regional Development of Ukraine” (UCORD), with financial support from Switzerland and operational support from NIRAS Sweden AB.
One of the main speakers at the event was the Head of the Department of Regional Economic Policy, Dr Svitlana Shults, who presented a report on the topic “State Regional Policy of Ukraine”. During the presentation, the following aspects of state regional policy (SRP) in Ukraine were examined in detail:

• the transformation of Ukraine’s SRP model in the current context;
• mechanisms for financing the implementation of state regional policy;
• the legislative and regulatory framework for SRP in Ukraine;
• approaches to strategic planning, the implementation of monitoring and diversified policies for new functional types of territories.

At the end of her presentation, the speaker highlighted the key priorities for improving state regional policy in Ukraine, including the development of a unified, integrated methodological framework for regional development planning, the institutionalization of a security-resilience approach to state regional policy, expanding the use of economic and mathematical modelling and digital analytics, modernizing the system of indicators for assessing the State Regional Policy and regional development, as well as developing multi-level governance and integrating European approaches to regional development.
You can find out more about the projectby link .
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On May 21, 2026, the director of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine, Doctor of Economics, Prof. Taras Vasyltsiv and the Leading Researcher of the Institution, Doctor of Economics, Prof. Halyna Voznyak took part in a round table meeting on the issues of administration of local taxes and fees and approaches to the implementation of these functions by local self-government bodies.
The event was organized by the Lviv Regional Council. The round table meeting was attended by deputies of the Lviv Regional and Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, representatives of state authorities and local self-government bodies, the State Tax Service of Ukraine, scientists and experts.
The participants of the event discussed the current problems of local tax and fee administration, mechanisms for strengthening the financial capacity of territorial communities, directions for improving the interaction of local governments with tax authorities, prospects for expanding the powers of communities in the field of forming the revenue base of local budgets. Particular attention was paid to the issues of increasing the efficiency of tax control, digitalization of administrative processes, and ensuring transparency in the field of local taxation.
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