On June 17–18, 2026, a working meeting was held in Nyíregyháza (Hungary) to discuss the draft Spatial Planning Scheme of the Transcarpathian Region. The event was held with the support of the international project “Secure and Effective Borders in the Carpathian Region” (Secure Borders, HUSKROUA/23/S/3.2/018), funded under the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine 2021–2027 Programme.
The meeting program included consultations with stakeholders and approval of key areas of the Spatial Planning Scheme. Representatives of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) “Tysa”; International Association of Regional Development Institutes (IARD); Infrastructure Restoration and Development Service in the Transcarpathian Region; Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration; State Enterprise "Dipromisto"; representatives of the border and customs departments of Ukraine and Hungary participated in the work.
From the scientific community, the head of the cross-border cooperation sector of the IRD NAS of Ukraine, Doctor of Economics Khrystyna Prytula, participated in the working group. As part of the event, she presented a report on the topic: "Preliminary and potential directions for the development of border crossing infrastructure: the Ukrainian-Hungarian section of the state border".
The presentation outlined the strategic vision for the development of border infrastructure, which is an important component of the Territorial Planning Scheme and increasing the efficiency of cross-border interaction between Ukraine and the EU.
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On 12 June 2026, the Lviv Industrial Forum took place – a professional platform for discussing current issues and prospects for the development of Ukraine’s industry in the context of military challenges, structural economic transformation and European integration processes. The event brought together representatives of state and local authorities, industrial enterprises, business associations, research institutions, higher education establishments and the expert community.
The forum addressed issues relating to the post-war restoration of Ukraine’s industrial potential, the development of industrial parks and clusters, the stimulation of investment activity, the integration of Ukrainian manufacturers into European production networks, the introduction of innovative technologies, and the strengthening of the role of regions in the implementation of the state’s industrial policy.
The forum was attended by the Institute’s Deputy Director and Head of the Department of the Real Sector of the Economy of Regions of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Dr.Sci. Svitlana Ishchuk, who delivered a presentation entitled “Ukraine’s Regional Industrial Policy in the Current Context: Challenges and Opportunities”. The presentation highlighted the key structural problems in the development of Ukrainian industry, justified the need for a differentiated approach to the implementation of regional industrial policy, and presented research findings on the impact of import dependency on the scale of domestic multiplier effects in the economy. Particular attention was paid to justifying the priorities of a selective import substitution policy and the role of the regions in shaping domestic production chains and increasing added value.
Participation in the forum provided an important platform for discussing the prospects for the development of Ukraine’s industrial sector, strengthening cooperation between academia, business and government, and identifying effective mechanisms for implementing structural modernization policies at national and regional levels.
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On 12 June 2026, a large-scale two-day international workshop entitled “Community Resilience: From Data and Analytics to Practical Solutions” kicked off in the Lviv region.
The main aim of the event was to present communities with practical, evidence-based tools and analytical solutions for effective future planning.
One of the key speakers at the workshop was Taras Vasyltsiv, Director of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Dr.Sci. Taras Vasyltsiv, who, in his presentation “Socio-economic resilience of the community: aspects of labour market transformation”, outlined current trends and challenges in the development of local labour markets in the context of war, demographic losses, intensifying migration processes and structural changes in the economy. Particular attention was paid to issues of labour shortages, the adaptation of communities to new forms of employment, the development of human capital, and the creation of mechanisms to enhance the resilience of local communities through effective labour market policies.
Participants also discussed the potential for using analytical data to forecast staffing needs, preserve the labour potential of communities, engage young people and veterans in economic activity, and develop new skills required for post-war recovery and the long-term development of regions.
The workshop aims to bring together representatives of local government, central government, international organisations, academics, experts, the business sector and civil society to discuss contemporary approaches to strengthening community capacity and developing practical tools for their development. Particular attention is paid to issues of economic recovery, the development of municipal services, energy sustainability, inter-municipal and international cooperation, as well as the use of analytics and data to shape effective local policies.
The first site for the project’s implementation was the Skhidnytsia settlement territorial community in Lviv Oblast, which serves as a pilot community for testing approaches to strengthening local capacity, international cooperation and the use of evidence-based analytics in territorial development processes.
The event will feature the official launch of SICRS (Society for Industrial Recovery & Community Resilience Studies) – an international institution that will focus on research into industrial recovery and the development of resilience in Ukrainian communities.
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The conference was attended by more than 150 scientists from Poland, the USA, China, Ukraine, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Albania, Morocco, Mexico, India. Discussion and exchange of views took place within the framework of the plenary and 28 thematic sessions in the online format. The presented scientific studies concerned the impact of crisis phenomena on the functioning of countries, business structures, e-commerce and courier services markets, construction and energy sectors, banking, agricultural markets, labor markets, automotive industry, logistics, etc.
The following scientists participated in the conference from the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine: Senior Researcher of the Department of Spatial Development, Ph.D. of Economics, Associate Professor Olha Zhabynets, who delivered a report “Strategic Priorities for the Development of Agglomerations Under the Conditions of the Twin Transition” and Junior Researcher of the Department of Regional Environmental Policy and Environmental Management, Ph.D. of Economics Yuliya Bashynska - with a report “An Impact of the Circular Economy Development on the Emissions Trading Scheme Modeling in Ukraine”.
The conference program is attached

On 8 June 2026, Solomiya Tkach, Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Project Activities at Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, PhD in Economics and Senior Researcher, took part in the opening of the Forschungsinstitut für Migrations- und Fluchtforschung und -management (FORM; trans. Research Institute for Migration and Refugee Research and Management) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien) – one of the largest and most prestigious European universities in the fields of economics, business and social sciences.
During the event, which focused on current issues of migration, forced displacement and integration, Solomiya Tkach congratulated FORM PD co-director Dr Judith Kohlenberger on the institute’s opening and highlighted the particular importance of developing evidence-based interdisciplinary research in this field. It was emphasized that contemporary migration processes require not only in-depth academic analysis but also practice-oriented solutions for cities, regions and communities that are currently at the heart of integration challenges.
During the meeting, prospects for further cooperation between research institutions were discussed, and agreements were reached on subsequent working meetings to establish partnerships, exchange research experience and prepare joint scientific and project initiatives.
Participation in the event marked an important step towards expanding the Institute’s international cooperation, strengthening the presence of the Ukrainian academic community within the European Research Area, and forging new partnerships in the fields of migration studies, integration policy and regional development.
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On 5 June 2026, the 10th anniversary international scientific and practical conference “Sustainable Recovery and Peacebuilding: Innovation, Technology, Social Cohesion” was held, organized by Lutsk National Technical University and NGO "Institute of Cross-Border Initiatives". The conference was co-organized by the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The conference brought together a wide range of participants – scientists, educators, practitioners, representatives of public organizations.
Prior to the start of the conference’s plenary session, a ceremony was held to renew the strategic partnership between Lutsk National Technical University and the Institute (an Additional Agreement to the Cooperation Agreement was signed).
The renewed cooperation will be implemented through joint scientific, research, analytical and expert projects addressing various issues, in particular the sustainable regeneration of territories, communities and infrastructure systems; regional economic, social and environmental development; the economic resilience of regions and communities; the transformation of the labour market, human capital and institutional capacity; cross-border cooperation and European integration; and the security, social and cognitive resilience of society. The agreement also provides for the exchange of experience between staff of the University and the Institute, joint training, retraining and professional development of academic, research and management staff, the provision of expert and analytical support to state authorities, local government bodies and development institutions, and much more.
There were many interesting presentations at the conference. During the plenary session, the Director of the Institute, Doctor of Economics Taras Vasyltsiv, delivered a presentation on the topic “Tools for overcoming challenges and transforming the labour market within the framework of regional economic sustainability”.
The event was attended by Doctor of Economics, Professor Halyna Voznyak. During the plenary session (report "Financial Sustainability of Communities: From War Adaptation to Strategic Recovery"), they talked about:

• why the financial sustainability of communities today is not only the ability to survive in war conditions;
• the features of the transformation of financial sustainability as a dynamic characteristic of community development;
• the need to "go beyond" the limits of balancing local budgets and the ability to finance the strategic goals of recovery and progress of communities without losing financial balance in the long term.

Today, it is already obvious that in the coming years, it is territorial communities that will be the subjects of post-war reconstruction, attracting investments, returning forcibly displaced persons, etc. From this perspective, the financial sustainability of territorial communities is not only the ability of the socio-economic system to withstand external shocks, but also the ability to ensure progress in the long term, accumulate recovery resources, and effectively use the opportunities that open up in the process of European integration aspirations and international support for Ukraine.
In addition, participants heard presentations from

• Head of the Spatial Development Department, Dr of Economics, Professor Maryana Melnyk on the topic ‘Institutional challenges and barriers to the development of agglomerations in Ukraine’;
• Senior Researcher at the Department of Cross-Border Cooperation, Ph.D. of Economics Yaroslava Kalat on the topic «Cross-border population mobility in the context of crisis challenges: the experience of the Ukrainian-Polish border region».

Більше про форум by the link. The program of the conference here. We would like to thank the conference organizers for the interesting discussions and look forward to further fruitful cooperation for the benefit of Ukraine.
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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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