STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR POST-WAR RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35774/Keywords:
international assistance, post-war recovery, sustainable development, multisectoral recovery, strategic directions, funding sources.Abstract
Introduction. Today, Ukraine is experiencing prolonged war, massive destruction, and the urgent need to transform international assistance from emergency humanitarian aid into a comprehensive mechanism for its recovery, structural modernisation, and sustainable development.
The purpose of the article is to define and substantiate strategic directions for international support for Ukraine’s post-war recovery and sustainable development, to systematize their content, and to identify key challenges and prospects for their implementation at the national and local levels.
Results. The study identifies several strategic directions, among which are European integration as a recovery framework, multi-sectoral recovery focused on community needs, private capital mobilisation, green recovery, synchronisation of aid with reforms, democratic participation, security and strengthening resilience. The research demonstrates that international support effectiveness depends on alignment with local priorities, the institutional capacity of public authorities, the development of partnerships, and coordination mechanisms at the community and regional levels.
Conclusion. The theoretical significance lies in advancing conceptual frameworks for understanding post-war recovery as an integrated transformation. Practical implications include policy recommendations for recovery planning, improvements to international cooperation mechanisms, and the preparation of strategic development documents.
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