Tag: local development

Annotation: The relevance of the study is stipulated by the need to strengthen Ukraine's export potential through the development of local processing of wild-growing raw materials in the context of military destabilization and logistical constraints. The purpose of the article is to comprehensively study the role of processing companies in the formation of added value, taking into account international requirements and principles of sustainable environmental management. The research methodology is based on the analysis of trade statistics, regulatory framework, company cases, and the use of logical-structural and comparative methods. The results of the study show the impact of processing on export growth, employment, and regional diversification. The findings confirm the need for clustering, certification support, and modernization. Prospects are related to the development of economic models and digital tools.