UDC 338.45:330.341; JEL L16, L50, O32
Borshchevskyy, V. V., & Kazmir, L. P. (2025). Perspektyvy adaptatsiyi derzhavnoyi promyslovoyi polityky Ukrayiny do suchasnykh vyklykiv tsyfrovizatsiyi [Perspectives for adapting Ukraine’s state industrial policy to the contemporary challenges of digitalization]. Rehional'na ekonomika - Regional Economy, 118 (4), 96-105. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36818/1562-0905-2025-4-9 [in Ukrainian].
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Authors



Borshchevskyy Viktor Valentynovych

Doctor of Economics, Professor

Leading Researcher of the Department of spatial development of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine; Head of the Department of public administration of the Ukrainian Catholic University

Contacts: borshchevsky@ukr.net

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Kazmir Lyubomyr Pavlovych

Ph.D. of Economics

Researcher of the Department of problems of the real sector of regions' economy of the Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine

Contacts: box5@ukr.net

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Resume

The rapid development of digital technologies determines the economic progress of the modern world. It also significantly affects production processes in industry and the evolution of management approaches to the formation and implementation of state industrial policy in different countries around the world. Ukraine is also facing new challenges related to the need to rethink and update its industrial development strategy in the current socio-economic conditions. The methodological basis for adapting Ukraine’s state industrial policy to current trends in digitalization is a rethinking of the main narratives that define the paradigm of industrial development. A corresponding narrative analysis allows us to understand the logic of the conceptual framework for the transformation of industrial policy. It also makes it possible to determine the relevant phenomena, mechanisms and processes aimed at digital modernization and industrial evolution. The development of theoretical ideas and practical aspects of industrial policy implementation has been analyzed. To analyze the factors influencing industrial policy in the context of the challenges of digitalization, it is proposed to use STEEPVL analysis tools. Key areas for adapting Ukraine’s state industrial policy to the current challenges of digitalization are identified. Particular attention is paid to the need to take into account the economic, political, and administrative aspects of implementing digitalization narratives in practice. A list of key areas for adapting Ukraine’s industrial policy to the current challenges of digitalization has been drawn up. In this context, priority should be given to the development of digital infrastructure. At the same time, attention should be paid to fostering a culture of “digital thinking” among entrepreneurs and managers (especially at the regional and local levels). It is equally important to implement the conceptual models of “green industry” and “dual transition” in Ukraine’s industrial policy, primarily in view of the priorities of its European integration.

Keywords:

industrial policy, digitalization, methodological narratives, Industry 4.0, STEEPVL analysis, smart manufacturing

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