UDC 338.43:339.137.2(477); JEL Q13, L25, G34, D22, O12
Buhayeva, M. V., & Tatarchenko, A. O. (2026). Interrelation of corporate development with economic security and competitiveness of agricultural sector enterprises of Ukraine. Rehional'na ekonomika - Regional Economy, 119 (1), 97-110. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36818/1562-0905-2026-1-8.
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Authors



Buhayeva Mariya Viktorivna

Ph.D. of Economics, Associate Professor

Professor of the Department of economics and entrepreneurship of the Central Ukrainian National Technical University

Contacts: bmw87forever@gmail.com

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Tatarchenko Andriy Oleksandrovych

Postgraduate of the Department of economics and entrepreneurship of the Central Ukrainian National Technical University

Contacts: tatarchenkoandrii@gmail.com

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Purpose. The purpose of the article is to provide a theoretical substantiation of the role of corporate development in enhancing the economic resilience of agricultural sector enterprises and to conduct a practical analysis of integration mechanisms that strengthen their competitiveness and economic security.
Methodology. The methodological basis of the study is a comprehensive approach combining the provisions of institutional economic theory, systems analysis, and functional analysis. The research employs monographic and statistical methods to generalize scientific findings and empirical observations, as well as comparative analysis and synthesis to identify the key determinants of economic resilience and competitiveness of agricultural enterprises within corporate structures.
Findings. The study demonstrates that corporate development is a key institutional and economic mechanism that contributes to capital concentration, optimization of production processes, and strengthening of the strategic potential of agricultural enterprises. It is substantiated that the formation of corporate structures, such as agroholdings, integrated associations, clusters, and cooperatives, creates a synergistic effect, improving resource efficiency, financial stability, and adaptability to external environmental changes. Integration processes, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and cooperation, enhance the resilience of enterprises to market volatility, logistical disruptions, geopolitical risks, and wartime challenges. Vertical integration ensures continuity of production and supply chains, while horizontal cooperation strengthens the positions of small and medium-sized producers. The research also confirms the existence of a mutually reinforcing relationship between corporate development, economic security, and competitiveness, particularly in the context of strategic transformation, digitalization, and integration into global markets.
Originality. The scientific novelty of the study lies in substantiating the interdependence between corporate development, economic security, and competitiveness of agricultural enterprises, as well as in highlighting the role of corporate integration mechanisms as a factor of resilience under conditions of global instability and wartime challenges.
Practical value. The practical significance of the results lies in their applicability for developing corporate strategies of agricultural enterprises, improving state regulation and support mechanisms for integrated agribusiness structures, and strengthening economic security management systems. The findings may also be used by policymakers in designing strategies for post-war recovery and modernization of Ukraine’s agricultural sector.

Keywords:

corporate development; agricultural sector; economic security of the enterprise; competitiveness; corporate structure; integration; agroholding; adaptability; strategic transformation