STRATEGIC MODEL OF MULTI-LEVEL MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE'S NATIONAL ECONOMY BASED ON BENCHMARKING

Authors

  • Svitlana Kramarchuk cand.sc.(econ.), assoc. prof., associate professor at the department of management, public administration, and human resources, West Ukrainian National University, Ternopil
  • Zhanna Krysko cand.sc.(econ.), assoc. prof., associate professor at the department of management, public administration, and human resources, West Ukrainian National University, Ternopil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37332/

Keywords:

sustainable development, multilevel governance, benchmarking, national economy, macro-, meso-, and micro-levels, ESG, strategic management

Abstract

Kramarchuk S.P., Krysko Zh.L.  STRATEGIC MODEL OF MULTI-LEVEL MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE'S NATIONAL ECONOMY BASED ON BENCHMARKING

Purpose. The aim of the article is to substantiate and develop the strategic model of multilevel governance for the sustainable development of Ukraine’s national economy based on benchmarking, which ensures the coherence of economic, environmental, and social goals at the macro-, meso-, and micro-levels of governance, taking into account national and regional development specificities.

Methodology of research. General scientific and special methods were used in the course of the study: induction and deduction – to generalize statistical and analytical information and identify patterns of sustainable development at the macro-, meso-, and micro-levels; analysis and synthesis – to examine modern approaches to multilevel governance and integrate benchmarking into the system of strategic management; the abstract and logical method – for theoretical generalization and formulation of the authors’ conclusions; the systemic approach – to consider the national economy as an integrated multilevel system; the comparative method (benchmarking) – for the comparative assessment of Ukraine’s sustainable development indicators against international and national benchmarks; and the graphical method – to visualize the research results.

Findings. The study substantiates the necessity of transitioning from fragmented management of sustainable development to a systemic multilevel model based on benchmarking. A scheme of interrelations and mutual influences between the macro-, meso-, and micro-levels of the economy is developed, reflecting vertical and horizontal linkages as well as feedback mechanisms. A strategic model of multilevel governance of sustainable development is proposed, the key characteristics of which are structured according to goals, indicators, benchmarking objects, implementation instruments, governance mechanisms, and digital technologies. It is proven that the systematic application of benchmarking enhances the validity of managerial decisions, facilitates the identification of best practices, and ensures the adaptability of economic policy.

Originality. A strategic integrated model of multilevel governance for the sustainable development of Ukraine’s national economy has been developed, in which benchmarking is considered a key instrument for coordinating and synchronizing goals at the macro-, meso-, and micro-levels. The approach to multilevel governance of sustainable development has been improved by integrating indicator systems, feedback mechanisms, and digital technologies into a unified management model.

Practical value. The proposed model can be used by public authorities, regional administrations, and business entities in the formulation, monitoring, and adjustment of sustainable development strategies, as well as for the development of national and regional sustainability indicator systems, the improvement of corporate ESG strategies, and the enhancement of governance effectiveness in managing Ukraine’s post-war economic recovery processes.

Key words: sustainable development, multilevel governance, benchmarking, national economy, macro-, meso-, and micro-levels, ESG, strategic management.

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2025-12-26

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“STRATEGIC MODEL OF MULTI-LEVEL MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE’S NATIONAL ECONOMY BASED ON BENCHMARKING”. INNOVATIVE ECONOMY, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 278-86, https://doi.org/10.37332/.