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Sumy National Agrarian University

invite to a lecture and discussion at Marxerg. 2, 1030 Wien June 20, 2007, 17:00-18:00. Sumy National Agrarian University. Rural Development in Ukraine: Tendencies, Issues, and Perspectives. by Serhiy Moroz Candidate of Economic Sciences Assistant Professor.

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Sumy National Agrarian University

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  1. invite to a lecture and discussion at Marxerg. 2, 1030 Wien June 20, 2007, 17:00-18:00 Sumy National Agrarian University

  2. Rural Development inUkraine: Tendencies, Issues, and Perspectives by Serhiy Moroz Candidate of Economic Sciences Assistant Professor Sumy National Agrarian University

  3. The Role of the Agricultural Sector in the Economy of Ukraine (%) Sumy National Agrarian University

  4. Dynamics ofthe Rural Population in Ukraine Sumy National Agrarian University

  5. The Birth, Death, andGrowth Rates of the Population in Ukraine (per 1000 inhabitants) Sumy National Agrarian University

  6. Demographic Information about the Rural Resident Population (thousands) * men: 16-59; women: 16-54. Sumy National Agrarian University

  7. Quantitative Changes in Employment of Rural Residents (at the beginning of the year) Sumy National Agrarian University

  8. The Structure of Rural Population Employed in the Place of Residence, by Type of Economic Activity, 2005 (%) Sumy National Agrarian University

  9. The Level of Unemployment in Ukraine on the Methodology of the International Labor Organization (the age group 15-70,%) Sumy National Agrarian University

  10. Dynamics of Gross Agricultural Output, by Farm Type (in 2000 comparable prices, 1990 = 100%) Sumy National Agrarian University

  11. The Structure of Gross Agricultural Output, by Farm Type Sumy National Agrarian University

  12. The Share of Households with Average per Capita Monthly Expenses below the Living Wage* (%) * the4th quarterof 2000 – 270.1 UAH; 2001 – 311.3 UAH; 2002, 2003,andthe 1stquarterof 2004 – 342.0 UAH; the 2nd quarter – the 4thquarterof 2004 – 362.23 UAH; 2005 – 423.0UAH. Sumy National Agrarian University

  13. Housing Amenities in Urban and Rural Areas in Ukraine (%) Sumy National Agrarian University

  14. The Share of Rural Settlements with Social InfrastructureObjects (%) Sumy National Agrarian University

  15. The Share of Social InfrastructureFacilities Needed Capital Repairs, 2005 (%) Sumy National Agrarian University

  16. The Main Directions of the Agricultural Reform Program in Ukraine Ensuring the real rights of landowners for land usage The Agricultural Reform Program in Ukraine The creation of a legal framework for private ownership of agricultural land and assets The improvement of efficiency in the agricultural sector based on the transformation of collective and state farms to market-oriented private agricultural enterprises Sumy National Agrarian University

  17. Structure of Agricultural Land, by Farm Type Sumy National Agrarian University

  18. Selected Economic Indicators of Agricultural Enterprises Sumy National Agrarian University

  19. Budget Expenditures to Agriculture (million UAH) Source: Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting of Ukraine. Continued on the next page Sumy National Agrarian University

  20. Budget Expenditures to Agriculture (continued) Sumy National Agrarian University

  21. The Main Directions of Complex Development of Rural Territories Ensuring of reliable maintenance of social infrastructure The creation by the State of the system to regulate demographic processes in rural regions The directions of complex development of rural territories Assistance to income growth of the rural population The reduction of the gap in living conditions between urban and rural areas The creation of conditions for the preservation and development of small, remote, and depression rural settlements The promotion of rural employment growth on the basis of development of state support for the stimulation of entrepreneurship Sumy National Agrarian University

  22. General Measures for Stabilization of the Agricultural Sector (the 1st point of view) • Acceleration of agrarian reform • Resumption of activities of agricultural cooperative institutions • Development of market infrastructure • Implementation of the state system for the estimation and the control of • thequality of agricultural products • Solution to the problem of the lack of qualified specialists for agriculture • Improvement of agricultural competitiveness and adaptation of its state • support mechanisms under WTO rules • Strengthening agricultural budget support • Improvement of agricultural taxation • Providing of equivalence in economic relations between agriculture and other • branches of the Ukrainian economy • Elaboration and approval of a complex program for support and • development of rural areas Sumy National Agrarian University

  23. Comparative Evaluation of Approaches for Development of Rural Areas in Ukraine Sumy National Agrarian University

  24. Main Directions of Rural Development Policy in Ukraine (the 2nd point of view) Increase of agricultural productivity and competitiveness through the establishment of a favorable investment environment and improvement of the quality of human capital Introduction of measures to improve the quality of rural life and to increase rural incomes Directions of rural development policy Development of sustainable agriculture in order toprotect the natural environment and to preserve the rural landscapes Implementation of programs for the development of less favored areas Sumy National Agrarian University

  25. Primary Goals of the Rural Development Strategy • Poverty reduction in rural areas • Diversification of the agricultural production • Development of non-farm employment opportunities in rural regions • Cooperation and economic integration of rural households • Improvement of social and physical infrastructure • Increase ecological sustainability of production activities in rural territories • Preservation and protection of rural landscapes • Preparation of rural areas for integration of Ukraine into the global economy Sumy National Agrarian University

  26. Directions for Development of Rural Human Capital Formation of a national extension service Human capital Implementation of a program similar to LEADER+ Introduction of measures to improve the education level in rural areas Sumy National Agrarian University

  27. Proposed Components of the Agricultural Strategy in Ukraine • Development of a proper legal framework to establish predictable and • transparent rules in the agricultural market • Introduction of economic mechanisms to complete farm restructuring, • to improve the competitiveness of agricultural products, and to attract • investments • Formation of the agricultural credit system • Promotion of cooperation between agricultural producers • Implementation of other essential components to accelerate economic • reforms in agriculture Sumy National Agrarian University

  28. Thank you for your attention • Contact: • Serhiy Moroz • 160, Kirov St. • Sumy, 40021 Ukraine • serhiymoroz@yahoo.com Sumy National Agrarian University

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