On May 8, 2026, within the framework of cooperation between the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine and the Department of Economics of Lviv University of Trade and Economics, on the initiative of the guarantor of the ONP «Economy» Doctor of Economics Mulska O. P. and the guarantor of the ONP «Finance, Banking and Insurance» Doctor of Economics, Professor Voznyak H. V., a joint scientific and methodological seminar «Methodology of scientific research in the field of regional development: practical cases» was held. Speaker – Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher of the Department of Problems of Social and Humanitarian Development of Regions of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine Olha Levytska.
The event was held in a mixed format and brought together more than 60 participants (research and teaching staff, researchers, applicants for the third (educational and scientific) and second (master’s) levels of higher education) from the Lviv University of Trade and Economics, the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine, Mukachevo State University, Khmelnytskyi National University, Zaporizhia National University, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University and the Lviv Institute of Interregional Academy of Personnel Management.
The speaker presented modern approaches to the methodology of scientific research in the field of regional development, focused on the features of hypothesis formation, choice of methodological tools and software (EViews, Python, Expert Professional, etc.). Case studies of problems of socio-economic development of regions of Ukraine aroused particular interest.
The Institute’s applicants were particularly involved in the discussion of the problems of conducting economic research using modern software, emphasizing important aspects of using artificial intelligence during scientific research.
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At the invitation of the guarantor of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Prof. Mitsenko N. H., within the framework of scientific cooperation with the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine, the applicant for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Oleksandr Vyhovskyy presented the results of his dissertation on the topic “Instruments for strengthening the economic mobility of small and medium-sized enterprises in the region” (scientific supervisors – Prof. Vasyltsiv T. H., Sen.Res. Mulska O. P.).
The speaker outlined the concept of economic mobility, revealed through a combination of two analytical planes: as a condition for development and as a forced reaction to external influences. Also meaningful is the problem-oriented approach to assessing the effectiveness of regional policy to support and increase the economic mobility of small and medium-sized enterprises. Of scientific interest are the author's developments on the grouping of regions by leadership indicators and the dynamics of SME activity during the war, the systematic and hierarchical distribution of visionary guidelines for the development of SMEs in relation to the goals of entrepreneurship and the regional economy, as well as scientific and practical proposals on tools for strengthening the economic mobility of SMEs and building an institutional ecosystem for their support on an inclusive basis.
Applicants from the LEU and the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine actively participated in the discussion. The scientific event contributed to lively discussion, active exchange of views, critical reflection of the presented results, and the formation of inter-institutional scientific dialogue.
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Within the framework of cooperation between the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine and the Lviv University of Trade and Economics, postgraduate readings were held, aimed at the presentation and professional discussion of the results of dissertation research. The candidate Oleksandra Banakh presented the results of her dissertation on the topic "Entrepreneurial Culture in Ensuring the Socio-Economic Development of the Region" (specialty 051 – Economics), scientific supervisors – Prof. M. I. Melnyk, Prof. T. V. Medynska.
In her report, the candidate highlighted the main provisions of scientific novelty and basic research. The interdisciplinary approach to understanding entrepreneurial culture as a significant factor in regional development attracted particular attention of the participants. Discussions were sparked by provisions on the transformation of business social responsibility and entrepreneurial culture in the context of war and post-war recovery, assessing their impact on the socio-economic development of the region, as well as proposed strategic priorities formed taking into account military resilience, European integration guidelines and an anthropocentric approach.
The lively scientific discussion was attended by applicants from the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine and the Lviv State University of Economics. The format of postgraduate readings ensured a constructive discussion, exchange of research positions and the applied value of the results obtained.
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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 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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On March 24, 2026, candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the Institute took part in the educational and practical seminar on the topic "Preparation of a successful application for a grant competition", which was conducted by speaker Markiyan Datsyshyn — national consultant of the Council of Europe, head of the marketing department of the Lviv Institute of Management.
The aim of the seminar was to develop practical knowledge and skills in the preparation of a high-quality and competitive grant application among the participants. In particular, attention was focused on determining the relevant project idea, correctly formulating goals and objectives, filling out application forms, as well as taking into account the requirements of the customer in order to increase the likelihood of receiving funding.
The participation of the Institute's applicants in such events is an important factor in ensuring effective scientific and research activities and contributes to the expansion of their professional opportunities.
The seminar was organized by the Department of International Cooperation and Project Activities under the leadership of Solomiya Tkach.

On March 23, 2026, a meeting of the certification commission for the intermediate certification of higher education applicants for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the Institute was held, at which reports of applicants of the third and fourth years of study on the implementation of the individual training plan for the period November 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 were heard.
The certification commission decided:
to certify applicants of the third year of study with the continuation of training;
to certify applicants of the fourth year of study with the completion and strengthening of the recommendatory part of the study, obtaining certificates of practical significance.
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On February 27, 2026, a meeting of the certification commission for the intermediate certification of higher education applicants for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the Institute was held, at which reports of applicants of the first and second years of study on the implementation of the individual training plan for the period October 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026 were heard. The certification commission decided to certify them with the continuation of their studies.
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