Application of a systematic approach to the analysis of the processes of formation and functioning of territorial entities

Abstract

The problem of ensuring high rates and level of socio-economic development of the country and its regions necessitates a thorough study and improvement of existing approaches to the functioning and future development of territorial entities. As a retrospective analysis of this issue shows, at present, there is an active discussion of scientific, methodological and practical provisions related to ensuring the socio-economic development of the regions. The objective of this study is the theoretical and methodological justification of the need and the possibility of using a new terminological unit of territorial entities in terms of a systematic approach. The article presents the results of applying a systematic approach to the study of territorial entities. In accordance with the requirements and features of the systematic approach, the necessity of distinguishing a new maxim “regional spatial system” is substantiated and a description of its most essential characteristics is made. The systemic aspects of the regional spatial system and their impact on the functioning of the system are considered, a group of priority development problems is identified, and the research and application of the regional spatial system are justified in order to ensure sustainable socio-economic development of the regions. Thus, the aspects of a systematic approach highlighted by the authors as applied to the analyzed object of research make it possible to reveal the substantive side of the CPF and, based on this, carry out forecasting and planning in order to ensure the effective strategic development of CPF in the conditions of the modern dynamic and volatile development of the national economy.