Organizational and economic support for the functioning of urban agglomerations: european experience

Шлапак, Алла Василівна and Юрченко, Олександр Анатолійович and Никонюк, Катерина Олегівна (2025) Organizational and economic support for the functioning of urban agglomerations: european experience Інвестиції: практика та досвід (3). pp. 45-50. ISSN 2306-6814

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Abstract

The article examines the foreign experience of organizational and economic supportfor the functioning of urban agglomerations, which play an important role in ensuring the sustainable development of national economies. In Ukraine, in the context of decentralization, the functioning of urban agglomerations remains insufficiently regulated, which creates several problems, including the lack of a regulatory framework, strategic planning and effective interaction between communities.Four European urban agglomerations — Barcelona (Spain), Helsinki-Uusimaa (Finland), Rotterdam-Hague (Netherlands), and Verband Region Stuttgart (Germany) — were selected as the object of the study to identify best practices that can be used in Ukraine. Organizational and economic support of agglomerations is understood as a set of forms, methods and management tools that allow to effectively solve problems and achieve development goals. The main elements of such support include organizational forms of functioning, strategic planning, interaction mechanisms, resource allocation, funding sources, and the structure of governing bodies. Each of the analyzed agglomerations has identified unique management approaches that consider the specifics of local conditions. The Barcelona agglomeration demonstrates an effective model combining innovative development, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. Its development strategy until 2025 includes the implementation of the Barcelona Model, focused on the knowledge economy. Funding is provided through municipal services, taxes, and support from the European Union. Helsinki-Uusimaa aims to achieve climate neutrality, increase research spending, and boost employment. The agglomeration is funded by municipalities, the national government, and the EU. Rotterdam-Hague operates as an administrative partnership of municipalities focused on public transport, innovation, and attracting international investment. Stuttgart, which has a legislative status, is known for its integrated approach to landscape planning, business development and public transport. It is concluded that the successful functioning of European agglomerations is ensured by the presence of integrated management systems, strategic planning and sustainable financing mechanisms. It is determined that the adaptation of these practices in Ukraine will contribute to the more efficient development of domestic agglomerations, in the context of post-war recovery. A promising area of research is the analysis of the social aspects of the functioning of urban agglomerations and their impact on the quality of life of the population.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	urban agglomerations; organizational and economic support; management bodies; financing mechanism; development strategy;
Subjects:	Статті у базах даних > Index Copernicus Статті у періодичних виданнях > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions:	Факультет економіки та управління > Кафедра міжнародної економіки
Depositing User:	доцент Олександр Анатолійович Юрченко
Date Deposited:	14 Feb 2025 11:42
Last Modified:	14 Feb 2025 11:42
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/51142

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