SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CARPATHIAN REGION IN THE CONTEX OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROCESSES

Abstract

The purpose of this publication is valuation of theoretical subsoil and prospective of spatial development of the Carpathian region in the context of deepening of European integration processes. Methodology. The monographic method, comparison, analysis and synthesis, mapping method were used in the study. Results. The theoretical bases and ways of spatial development of the Carpathian region in the context of European integration processes are discussed in the article. It is determined that the modern spatial development of regions and countries is not possible without the appearing and operation of innovative structures. The role of transport routes in ensuring the sustainable economic development of district of the Carpathian region is considered, and a theory of transport corridors as a factor of economic development of the Carpathian region is proposed. The appropriate schematic map is elaborated, on the basis of which peripheral territories (sectors), which are situated outside the influence of the main traffic arteries, are singled out. Taking into consideration location and the specific socio-economic development of appropriate sectors, differentiated tasks are elaborated, which should be priority in the strategies of social and economic growth of appropriate district in terms of European integration processes intensification. In the article there is suggested to realize modelling strategic directions of the Carpathian region economy development by different scenarios that anticipate different directions and action intensity of specific groups of factors, on the grounds of summary generalization of statistical analysis methods and results of thorough investigation of economy development processes of the Carpathian region in the context of European integration of Ukraine under conditions of instability of external environment factors. Practical implications. The results can be used in the development of strategic plans for development of the Carpathian region, as well as infrastructure development with a focus on the draft spatial innovation network of Transcarpathian oblast. Value/originality. Taking into account stated view of scenarios of the Carpathian region economy development under conditions of European processes intensification, the grounding of separate statements of economy development strategy of the region and specific mechanisms of solving the urgent problems of its economic growth is considered.