REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS ASSESSMENT: PROSPECTS FOR THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX OF THE REGION

Abstract

Purpose. The article considers the competitiveness assessment of the region, as well as identifies priority areas to work on aimed to increase the competitiveness of the region. Materials and methods. For the purposes of study, the methodology for assessing the regional competitiveness suggested by A.V. Antokhina was applied. Results. The “regional competitiveness” term has been defined, as well as the main factors that affect the regional competitiveness have been considered. Conclusion. Both the methods and techniques to assess regional competitiveness currently in use have been determined. The competitiveness assessment of the Altai Republic has been carried out, as well as the main directions to increase the competitiveness of the region have been considered.

Keywords

• region
• competitiveness
• assessment methods
• indicator system