Adapting CAP policy and european management practices to the needs of Ukrainian territorial communities

Tarasova Krystyna
Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Marketing and International Logistics, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, E-mail:ckvett@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9072-0591

Kovalov Anatolii
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Rector, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, E-mail:rector@oneu.ukr.education, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6128-7012

Hrinchenko Raisa
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor of the Department of Economy of enterprise and Business Organization, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, E-mail:raya11@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3366-6154

Babiy Oleh
Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Management, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, E-mail:olegbabiy@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5199-228X

Ukhanova Inna
Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of International Economics, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, E-mail:inna.uhanova@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3366-6154

Received: 08.04.2025    Аpproved: 20.04.2025    Рublished online: 12.05.2025

Cite this article:

Tarasova K., Kovalov A., Hrinchenko R., Babiy O., Ukhanova I.(2025) Adapting CAP policy and european management practices to the needs of Ukrainian territorial communities. Ed.: V.V. Kovalenko (ed.-in-ch.) and others [Adaptacija polityky CAP I jevropejskyh praktyk upravlinnja do potreb Ukrainskyh terytorialnyh gromad.: V.V. Kovalenko (gol. red.)], Scientific Bulletin of the Odesa National Economic University (ISSN 2313-4569), Odesa National Economics University, Odesa, No. 4 (329), pp.37-45.

Abstract

This article explores the potential for adapting the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union and related governance practices to the needs of Ukrainian territorial communities amid decentralisation and EU integration. Emphasis is placed on rural development tools, particularly the LEADER approach, and the challenges of institutional alignment, limited administrative capacity, and the absence of co-financing mechanisms at the local level. The study outlines practical steps for integrating CAP instruments into Ukraine's governance system based on EU policy documents, international donor reports, and Ukrainian strategic sources. The Odesa region is examined as a representative case of both high development potential and structural challenges. The article concludes that a systematic adaptation of CAP tools requires coordinated efforts at national and local levels to strengthen community resilience, ensure inclusive rural growth, and prepare Ukraine for effective participation in EU programs.

Keywords

comprehensive agricultural policy of the EU, development of rural territories, territorial communities, decentralization, rural development, European integration.

JEL classification: Q180; R580; H750;DOI: https://doi.org/10.32680/2409-9260-2025-4-329-37-45

UD classification:332.143:338.43(4+477)

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