The Development of Green Technologies in the Agro-Industrial Complex: the EU Experience and the Prospects for Ukraine

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 9-19
Author(s):  
Luc Hens ◽  
Leonid Hr. Melnyk
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Green Technologies ◽  
The Eu

scholarly journals State industrial policy in conditions European integration of Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-153
Author(s):  
Valeriі Rіeznikov
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
European Integration ◽  
Industrial Policy ◽  
Conformity Assessment ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Industrial Products ◽  
Market Surveillance ◽  
Mutual Recognition Agreement ◽  
The Eu

Since the beginning of 2020, there have been crisis phenomena around the world due to the global slowdown in economic growth and the introduction of quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this situation, the most vulnerable are developing countries with a small margin of safety, which, unfortunately, also applies to Ukraine, whose economy is open and highly dependent on external markets. Due to the slowdown in the growth of the global economy, the situation in one of the main export industries of Ukraine – industry is deteriorating first of all. The European Union has become one of the important export markets for Ukraine’s industrial products in recent years, which has raised the issue of shaping a relevant state industrial policy in today’s challenging environment. The purpose of the article is to determine the directions of formation and implementation of state industrial policy in the conditions of European integration of Ukraine in modern conditions. In 2020, due to the economic crisis and the pandemic of the coronavirus, the Ukrainian industry may lose even more due to low demand for ferrous metals in world markets, including in EU countries. The Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products is a way of eliminating technical barriers to trade between Ukraine and the EU. The Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products is a type of mutual recognition agreement that requires a partner country to align its legislation, practices and infrastructure with EU rules.It is envisaged that in the sectors covered by this Agreement, Ukrainian exporters will be able to label their products with the CE mark and to sell them freely on the EU market without additional EU certification. Potentially, the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products could cover up to a fifth of Ukraine’s exports to the EU, notably mechanical engineering products. The formation and implementation of state industrial policy in the conditions of European integration of Ukraine should take place using the following algorithm:1. Study of the new EU Regulation 2019/1020 of 20.06.2019 on market surveillance and conformity of products and elaboration of relevant amendments to the legislation of Ukraine.2. Concentration of the function of legal coordination of draft regulatory acts (including technical regulations) aimed at implementing the Association Agreement and preparation for the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products in one state instance, equipped with specialized personnel with adequate knowledge of EU law and languages.3. Strengthening the requirements for the accreditation and oversight process for accredited bodies, as well as the process of designating and monitoring conformity assessment bodies to ensure that their technical competence is adequate and to prevent fraud and the use of fraudulent practices.4. In the absence of a rapid prospect of concluding an Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products, the harmonization of procedures and requirements that are too burdensome for exporters and importers, first and foremost.5. Paying particular attention to capacity building of state market surveillance authorities.6. Raising awareness of business entities and enhancing the role of business associations in raising such awareness.7. Increasing the EU’s interest in providing Ukraine with effective technical assistance for the development of legislation and the proper functioning of quality infrastructure and market surveillance authorities. Introduce the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Industry and launch support programs for the real economy. Thus, Ukraine’s further integration with the European Union is largely linked to the formulation and implementation of relevant industrial policy, which should be to continue reforming all sectors of the economy, in particular, to modernize the industrial complex. And the signing of the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products in the three priority sectors («industrial visa waiver») in the medium term should become one of the main foreign economic priorities of Ukraine’s European integration in the face of the current challenges of today.

Development Prospects of Ukraine’s Foreign Trade in Agricultural Products in the Context of European Integration and Global Challenges

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1343
Author(s):  
Igor Y. MATYUSHENKO ◽  
Tatyana V. SHTAL ◽  
Lyudmila I. PIDDUBNA ◽  
Ivan O. PIDDUBNYI ◽  
Yuliia M. KVITKA
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Trade ◽  
European Integration ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
World Market ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Capital Investments ◽  
Industrial Products ◽  
Global Challenges ◽  
The Eu

The aim of the article is to determine the status and prospects and to propose recommendations for the development of Ukraine’s foreign trade in agro-industrial products in the context of European integration and global challenges. To achieve this aim, the article investigates the significance of the agrarian complex for Ukraine’s economy, defines the most promising types of agro-industrial products in terms of exports using dynamic statistical, comparative, and correlation-regression analyses, and proposes respective recommendations. Was made a conclusion that Ukraine has a significant share in the world market of grain crops and exceeds the EU indicators for the exports of wheat, barley and maize. The recommendations for improving the positions of Ukraine as an exporter of agro-industrial products suggested in the article include as follows: (1) in order to change raw-based exports of these products, Ukraine has to change the exports towards finished products with a high added value, in particular, organic products that are relatively expensive in the EU countries due to the complexity of their cultivation; (2) technical re-equipment of the agro-industrial complex, which requires considerable capital investments; (3) implementation of the technologies of adaptive soil-protecting farming to prevent degradation of agricultural land; (4) implementation of the modern infrastructure of Ukraine’s agrarian market as proposed by the authors.

scholarly journals Biogas production from the perspective of sustainable development

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3 (47)) ◽  
pp. 1043-1057
Author(s):  
Monika PAWLITA-POSMYK ◽  
Małgorzata WZOREK
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Fermentation Process ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Pig Slurry ◽  
Green Technologies ◽  
Renewable Sources ◽  
The Eu

One of the basic aspects of sustainable development strategy involves investments in green technologies, including energy production from renewable sources. Biomass, special organic waste which belongs to “green sources” of energy can be used in the methane fermentation process of biogas production to generate heat and electricity.Biogas power plants have functioned in the Polish energy industry for many years now. On the basis of the data available from Central Statistical Office, in 2014 the ratio of biogas accounted for 7.6% of the structure of primary energy derived from renewable sources in the EU and 2.6% in Poland. An important consideration related to the production of biogas is associated with the applicability of waste resources derived from agricultural production and from the food industry, including pig slurry, slaughterhouse waste, brewing and distilling dregs as well as others. The operation of biogas plants provides considerable benefits to the environment, resulting from the controlled fermentation process and its application in the production of useful energy, as it can provide reduction of the emission of methane and other greenhouse gases. The aspects including the reduction of the volume of waste, environmental protection, fulfillment of the EU obligations and local energy security, form the reasons why communes in Poland should focus their attention on the use of biogas.This paper presents the results of SWOT analysis of biogas production in the context of sustainable development. The assessment of the aspects (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) and the intensity of their impact were undertaken on the basis of a point scale developed by the authors. The analysis shows that the process demonstrates a number of strengths, which can promote the implementation of positive changes in the environmental and social aspects undertaken on a local scale.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship in agricultural sector: international practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 58-66
Author(s):  
M. A. Bayandin ◽  
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O. Yu. Patlasov ◽  
A. B. Bekmurzayeva ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Eu

The goal- at present there is no clear concept for the long-term development of infrastructure of agro-industrial complex in the republic, and the degree of support for agricultural sector is inferior to the level of advanced countries, which may lead to a restriction of the population's access to quality food. Methods - abstract-logical, monographic, sociological survey, economic-statistical, analytical. Results - the best world practice of rural entrepreneurship was reviewed. The experience of farmers of the Russian Federation, economically developed countries of the EU, Eastern Europe, advanced Asian States, including Japan and South Korea, is presented. It is indicated that the main condition for preservation and multiplication of the achievements of the AIC of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the socio-economic growth of rural settlements. The authors focus on the issue of ensuring food security - one of the main tasks of the economy of each country, the key areas of implementation of which are public support for agricultural sector, improving the quality of life of rural residents. The activity of agricultural producersis analyzed, problems of development of agribusiness in these countries and Kazakhstan are reflected, recommendations for their solution are presented. Conclusions - the following basic factors contributing to the formation and expansion of entrepreneurship in agro-industrial production are highlighted: improvement of the regulatory and investment base; business management, which implies transformation of the structure and advanced training of specialists of enterprises of agro-industrial complex, as well as the heads of peasant (private) farms. Access to markets is a serious problem for small and medium-sized enterprises in agricultural sector, which has a significant impact on the sphere of agricultural production and processing of agricultural products. The research results can be used in the development of measures to support SMEs in agricultural sector at the regional level.

Factors of transformation in dairy subcomplex of Ukrainian agro-industrial complex

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Yemtsev ◽  
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N Slobodianiuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Product Quality And Safety ◽  
The Eu

The agro-industrial complex of Ukraine is actively working to enter the global and the EU market, producing products that will meet international standards and requirements for product quality and safety. The dairy subcomplex of the country's agro-industrial complex, which occupies one of the leading positions in the structure of the domestic economy, is no exception. There are certain features in the functioning of its enterprises, namely: the presence of strong consumer demand; a wide assortment of dairy products; short-term shelf life of dairy products; the sphere of production is environmentally threatening. Permanent crises in the Ukrainian economy, the devaluation of the hryvnia, decline in household income and purchasing power, increased competition in the global market, as well as the continuous rise in world prices for food and non-food items have created new realities for enterprise functioning in the dairy subcomplex of Ukrainian agro-industrial complex and cause its transformation. The study revealed the main directions of its transformation and the factors influencing the conditions of its functioning, including negative, such as a decline in cattle numbers, decrease in production volumes and quality deterioration of raw materials for dairy production, reduction of dairy enterprise numbers, etc. It is determined that the state support instruments in the form of subsidies to milk producers are not always effective. We studied the main problems of the drop in milk production in Ukraine and identified certain directions for solving the existing problems. We reveal that in order to halt the critical decline in milk production, a joint effort by producers, processors, and public institutions is needed to increase the investment attractiveness of subcomplex enterprises, in particular, to demand the creation of an effective national program for the development of the dairy subcomplex of Ukrainian agro-industrial complex.

scholarly journals Development of social and labor relations in rural areas in terms of integration of the agricultural sector of the agro-industrial complex into the EU structure

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (97) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
O. V. Kopytko ◽  
R. V. Seniv ◽  
N. V. Denys
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Labor Relations ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Social Partnership ◽  
Full Capacity ◽  
The Eu

Social and labor relations in the process of market environment development in the agricultural sector of the agro-industrial complex are undergoing significant changes. The study of these changes is necessary to identify trends that characterize all the processes associated with the use of labor, increase its productivity and impact on the efficiency of agricultural production. Miscalculations in socio-economic policy result in negative consequences and loss of human capital. One of the peculiarities of the period of Ukraine's integration with the EU in Ukraine is that the state does not regulate the content of social and labor relations, and other regulators, such as social partnership, are not yet working at full capacity. The most serious problems were in social and labor relations directly on agricultural enterprises and especially in farms and households. There is a need for effective state influence, using the opportunities of OTG, on the formation of a national model of social and labor relations and the effective use of labor potential. Further development of social and labor relations should be carried out in the context of Ukraine's integration with the EU, which raises the need to improve socio-economic policy towards the agricultural sector in terms of its transformation and adaptation to European integration structures. It is advisable to determine the main directions and priorities of socio-economic modernization of OTG in the coming years. The main ones are: and popularization of knowledge, including the reform of rural vocational schools, the search for new forms of adult learning, the development of economic, technical and social infrastructure, support for entrepreneurship and non-agricultural activities in rural areas.

scholarly journals Evaluation of comparative advantages of agricultural enterprises in EU markets

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
Maryna POLENKOVA
Keyword(s):  
Fats And Oils ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Comparative Advantages ◽  
Seeds And Fruits ◽  
The Eu

The paper describes the areas for improving the competitiveness of agriculture. The important place of agriculture in the economic system of the country is substantiated. The methodical approach for calculating the level of comparative advantages of agricultural products in the EU markets is outlined. The index of comparative advantages of products of Ukrainian agricultural enterprises in European markets is calculated. Agricultural products are classified according to the level of comparative advantages. Increasing the competitiveness of the national agro-industrial complex involves the sustainable operation of all its interconnected subsystems: agro-industrial production; food markets; sale, distribution and consumption of food; personnel, financial, logistical, technological, informational and scientific support. However, in modern conditions, the functioning of agricultural enterprises is accompanied by a number of problematic aspects, which significantly hinders their long-term development. In the context of European integration, there is an objective need to form effective mechanisms to strengthen the competitive position of Ukrainian agricultural enterprises in domestic and foreign markets. According to the evaluation results, 3 groups of agricultural products were identified with: 1) a high level of the index of comparative advantages; 2) medium and low level of the index of comparative advantages; 3) no comparative advantages. The results of calculations of the index of comparative advantages for the first group (cereals; seeds and fruits of oilseeds; fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin) show a positive trend since 2016 for cereals and seeds and fruits of oilseeds. Grain crops have the highest competitive position on the EU market. Almost all agricultural products of the second group (meat and edible by-products; vegetables; edible fruits and nuts) despite the positive dynamics only in 2016 showed their comparative advantages (RCA > 0) and by 2018 were constantly growing. Products of the flour and mill cereal industry are characterized during 2013-2019 by approximately the same level.

scholarly journals European Union and European Germany

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Czarny ◽  
Jerzy Menkes
Keyword(s):  
European Integration ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Military Industrial Complex ◽  
German States ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Eu Eastern Enlargement ◽  
Institutional Foundations ◽  
Peace In Europe ◽  
The Eu

We analyze the correlation between the European integration and incorporating Germany into the process of European cooperation. We point out that the European integration after WWII was determined by the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community in the year 1951. This Community made it possible to control the steel industry of the Member States (among them Germany) within the framework of the common market. It was aimed at stable and harmonized development, as well as at preventing an uncontrolled growth of military-industrial complex, increasing the production for the army and decreasing the probability of the outbreak of the next war. Then - after the deepening of cooperation (taking her new areas) – the European Communities (EC) were created. They are still institutional foundations of the EU. One of the main reasons of the EC creation was the willingness to ensure lasting peace in Europe and to create „security community” through a.o. incorporation of Germany into the group of cooperating states. In this paper, we analyze the security system components created (e.g.) by the EC/EU, as well as the origin and changes of their characteristics.  We compare the process of German unification (and more general: of defining the German unity, and broader: unity of the German speaking territory) after WWI and WWII. The analysis of similarities and differences leads us to the present stage of the European integration, when the unification of two German states was accomplished for the price of German acceptance of deepening of the integration and the creation of the European monetary union. We analyze various consequences of unification of Germany and the creation of the euro zone. In our opinion, they go far beyond the economic or political  ones, and are connected with the EU Eastern enlargement.

scholarly journals Using Eco-innovation Index to Measure the Eco-innovation Performance in the Global Knowledge Economy: Evidence from Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 06017
Author(s):  
Ľubica Lesáková ◽  
Peter Laco
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Green Technologies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Eu Policies ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
The Eu

Eco-innovation and green technologies are the key to Europe´s future and they are at the heart of the EU policies. To step towards the sustainable economic growth, there is a need for much more eco-innovation. The aim of the paper is to use the eco-innovation index as an instrument to measure the eco-innovation performance of a country in the global knowledge economy, to analyse and assess the components and indicators of eco-innovation index for Slovakia in the year 2017 and to compare them with those of EU 28. Identified and discussed will be the areas in which the main strengths and weaknesses are evident, formulated will be the main implications for managers and policy makers in Slovakia to improve the state in mentioned area. Following the aim of the paper a set of research questions will be formulated. Our study is based on secondary sources of data coming from the Eurostat and Eco-Innovation Observatory. The methods used in the paper are the method of casual analysis, deduction, abstraction, comparison as well as the synthesis.

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