Theory and methodology of cluster development of agro-industrial complexThe purpose of the article is to substantiate the theory and methodology of cluster development of the agro-industrial complex (AIC).Research methods. The following scientific methods were used in the work: monographic, systemic and comparative analysis, abstract logical and normative.Research results. Ten basic principles of the development and implementation of cluster policy in relation to the AIC are formulated: the principle of scientific support, the principle of consistency in the AIC organization, the principle of the complexity of the AIC building, the principle of the prospects of the AIC development, etc.A number of limitations have been identified that impede the spread of cluster structures in the AIC sphere (lack of special legislation, lack of long-term positive practice, lack of systematic scientific research, etc.), as well as a number of factors that give the right to quickly deploy cluster processes and to level constraint factors (extensive historical experience in the formation of various forms of cooperation and integration, the developed principles of the theory and practice of creating food and grocery companies in latest time, etc.). Because of this, positive factors being used can significantly prevail over the restraining factors and consistently level them. Due to this, evaluation criteria and indicators for the creation of competitive cluster associations in the AIC have been worked out.\ Elements of scientific novelty. A new definition of the AIC clustering as a megacluster system is formulated, the scientific novelty of which is that one formulation reflects targeted cooperation and subjects integration, a multilevel and multi-aspect participant composition, aiming on the observance of subjects economic interests, the need for rational resources use, the possibility of prompt resources redistribution, focus on strategic competitiveness.Practical significance. The cluster policy in relation to the AIC sphere has certain stages, where each redistribution has its own characteristics of cooperation and integration. For this, an appropriate roadmap for the sequence of clustering steps has been developed. In order to develop the roadmap, the effects of the functioning of cluster systems in the AIC (attraction of investments, sustainable development of the technical and technological base, optimization of the ratio of different resource types, etc.) were worked out and based on them possible indicators were formulated to ensure an adequate assessment of the state and results of the AIC clustering. Tabl.© Scientific problem. The growing scientific and practical interest in substantiating the methodology of innovative structural transformations of agro-industrial economic systems, as well as in the creation and development of viable and effective cluster structures, with insufficient elaboration of many methodological and methodical issues in the cluster organization of the agro-industrial complex, has determined the rel...

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The economy clustering makes it possible to form a comprehensive look at the state policy of regional development, increase performance, efficiency and competitiveness of business, expand opportunities for innovative development, optimize interaction between various subjects: state, business structures, research and educational establishments and other organizations. As world practice shows, the cluster claims to be one of the key components of the competitiveness of the most progressively developing countries. A list of the most important threats affecting the sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex as a megacluster is presented in the paper: a strong dependence of agricultural sector efficiency on the areas of processing and trade, a high dependence of the agro-industrial complex on the market price condition, a high dependence of domestic agro-industrial production on the external food markets, etc. Critical analysis of literature on stability issues was carried out. It is determined that the existing definitions characterize the production process and its efficiency not significantly. This made it possible to clarify the existing interpretations and characterize stability as the ability of a production or business system to function stably for a long time, despite internal and external threats. Integral components of sustainable development are determined in relation to AIC as a cluster organization: production and economic development, social and economic development, territorial development and maintaining stability of the ecosystem. Own definition of sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex as a megacluster unit has been developed. An extended classification of forms and types of stability of the cluster arrangement of the AIC is proposed. Such systematization gives an objective idea of the multiplicity of stability issues and defines the AIC as a sophisticated megacluster system.

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