PROSPECTS OF CREATION THE NETWORK OF ECOLOGICAL TECHNOPARKS ON THE TERRITORY OF THE VOLYN REGION
Authors: Melniichuk Mykhailo , Bezsmertniuk Taras , Horbach Victoriia , Horbach Liudmyla 
Published: December 2021

Economic growth of developed countries is based on use of modern advances in science and innovative technologies. The creation of technoparks is one of the most common ways of implementation science and technology achievements in the economy, particularly in industry. The use of extensive innovation infrastructure in the form of ecotechnoparks in Ukraine, in particular in the Volyn region will contribute to the development of the economy and environmental protection.

So that, the main purpose of the article is to substantiate the project of creation and operation of a network of eco-technology parks in the Volyn region. The information base of the research includes the scientific works published by L. Horbach, V. Nezhyborets, M. Yermoshenko, V. Derhachov, Ye. Donchenko, T. Chaiun and other.

The article is devoted to the study the theoretical and practical aspects of creation and functioning of the ecotechnoparks in Volyn region. The authors give information about main types of activity of ecotechnoparks and propose the definition of concept « ecotechnopark». Particular attention is paid to the analysis of ways of zoning the territory of eco-industrial parks depending on the purpose of using, natural and historical and cultural value of areas. The priority directions of innovative activity are analyzed. These activities will ensure ecologically balanced socio-economic development of territorial communities with implementation of modern methods of management. Accordingly, it is noted that the main tasks of eco-technology parks in the Volyn region are to protect and restore the natural environment, promote socio-economic development of local communities, create attractive living conditions for the population etc.

The authors offer to create more than 20 ecotechnoparks, which can be allocated based on natural resemblance and geopolitical factor. These parks can be created within the one territorial community or on the area which include two and more communities. According to the project the number of eco-industrial parks will be quite different in a section of district in the Volyn region. In particular, it is planned to create 10 ecotechnoparks in Kovel district, 7 parks – in Lutsk district, 3 – in Kamin-Kashirsky district and 2 – in Volodymyr-Volynsky district. The eco-industrial park «Western Bug» will be the largest of them, border the Republic of Poland and cover territory of two administrative districts of Volyn region. Furthermore, the ecotechnoparks «Svityaz» in Kovel district and «Pripyat-Stokhid» in Kamin-Kashirsky district will comprise significant areas with unique natural features.

It is mentioned that future eco- industrial parks can be included in European eco-networks and will help to ensure the harmonious coexistence of population and nature. According to the project, management of ecotechnoparks will be entrusted to local communities. However, the general management is proposed to be carried out by the central administration, which will be located in the center of Volyn region – Lutsk City. Possible sources of funding for these ecotechnoparks include budgets of local territorial communities, local taxes and fees, utility payments etc.

The authors came to the conclusion that the creation of eco-industrial parks in the Volyn region will contribute to the socio-economic development of the territory, improve the living conditions of the population and improve the ecological state of the environment. The practical recommendations can be used by Volyn Regional Council and territorial communities.

Key words: technopark, eco-industrial park (ecotechnopark), innovative activity, innovation infrastructure.