Modernization of legal and regulatory framework as a factor of innovative development and competitiveness enhancement of agricultural machinery manufacturing in Ukraine

Abstract

Purpose. The research aims to comprehensively analyze the regulatory and legal framework of agricultural machinery manufacturing in Ukraine and substantiate strategic directions for its modernization to stimulate innovative industry development. The work involves investigating systemic problems of legislative regulation, determining the impact of international integration on the transformation of industry standards, and developing recommendations for improving the legal field for domestic agricultural machinery manufacturers.

Methods. The study applies a complex of general scientific and special methods: system-structural analysis to study the institutional support of the industry; comparative legal method for comparing domestic and international standards; case analysis method to identify practical problems in applying the regulatory framework; historical-legal method to study the evolution of legislative support for the industry; legal modeling method to develop proposals for improving the regulatory framework.

Results. Critical discrepancies between domestic technical standards and international requirements that create barriers to the integration of Ukrainian manufacturers into global markets have been identified. It has been determined that excessive bureaucratization of certification and registration procedures (up to 17 administrative barriers and more than 25 documents) hinders innovation implementation and reduces industry competitiveness. European integration processes have been established to serve as a powerful catalyst for modernization, contributing to a 40-50% increase in enterprise productivity when fully adapted to international standards. The necessity of comprehensive regulatory framework updates and the creation of effective mechanisms for state support of innovations in agricultural machinery manufacturing has been substantiated.

Conclusions. Conceptual foundations for modernizing the industry's regulatory framework have been developed, providing for harmonization with international standards, simplification of administrative procedures, development of public-private partnerships, and formation of a comprehensive state program for agricultural machinery manufacturing development. It has been proven that systematic transformation of the legislative base will contribute to forming a powerful innovation ecosystem that will ensure technological sovereignty and increase the competitiveness of domestic products in global markets.