Organizational and economic mechanisms for stimulating investment activity in agricultural clusters

Abstract

The author's research focuses on substantiating the theoretical and methodological foundations for the formation of effective organizational and economic mechanisms to stimulate investment activity in agricultural clusters, taking into account modern challenges and the specifics of the development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine. In the context of hostilities and European integration processes, the issue of attracting investment in the agricultural sector is of particular relevance. Agricultural clusters, as a form of integration and cooperation, are considered as a promising mechanism for increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of agricultural production. In the research process, a set of general scientific and special methods was used, in particular: methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison and generalization, a systems approach, and situation modeling. The analysis of scientific literature, monographic studies, which characterize investment activity in the agricultural sector of Ukraine, was carried out. The article substantiates theoretical approaches to the study of investment activity in agricultural clusters and proves the necessity of state stimulation of this process. The features of agricultural clusters that affect the investment climate, the goals of investment activity, the specifics of investment implementation and investment directions are determined. Proposals have been developed to improve organizational and economic mechanisms to stimulate investment activity in agricultural clusters, taking into account modern challenges, such as hostilities and European integration processes.

The development of agricultural clusters is an important direction for increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of agricultural production in Ukraine. Effective organizational and economic mechanisms to stimulate investment activity in agricultural clusters will contribute to attracting investment, modernizing production, developing infrastructure, creating new jobs, improving the socio-economic situation of rural areas and ensuring the country's food security. The results of the research can be used to develop state policy to support the agricultural sector, as well as to make investment decisions at the level of individual enterprises and clusters.