Yaroslava Ishchuk

Purpose. The article studies the convergence between the regions of Ukraine in terms of the basic foodstuff consumption per capita during 2000–2019, taking into account the effects of spatial interaction across regions. Methodology / approach. The convergence analysis between regions of Ukraine is based on the concept of β-convergence which can be tested using spatial econometric models namely spatial autoregressive models and spatial error models. The need for considering spatial interaction can be explained by the fact that regions are characterized by constant interaction with each other. Therefore, region should not be considered as isolated objects in space in empirical research with usage of panel data. Ignoring the spatial interaction between regions and using standard evaluation procedures can reduce the reliability and validity of the obtained results to some extent. Results. The results of our calculation confirm the process of β-convergence of average per capita consumption of all food groups, which means that food consumption in regions with an initial low level of consumption is growing faster than in regions with high initial levels of consumption. Also, as part of the use of spatial econometric models the convergence process was determined to be influenced by spatial interaction between regions while the influence of neighbouring regions has a positive effect on food consumption in particular region. Originality / scientific novelty. The article further develops the main ideas of modeling interregional differentiation based on convergence theory and for the first time, spatial econometric models were used to estimate β-convergence of Ukrainian regions by the levels of consumption of basic foodstuffs. Practical value / implications. The approach proposed by the authors and the obtained results can be used both by state authorities on agrarian policy and food issues, and by enterprises of the agricultural sector in the analysis and forecasting of trends in the consumption of basic foodstuffs at the regional level; when planning the production, processing and delivery of agricultural products, when planning state or regional trade policy in the field of food. At the same time, the inclusion of spatial effects in the model of evaluating convergence will allow policymakers to take into account the geographical features of the convergence process and, accordingly, make more informed decisions to reduce the differentiation of regions of Ukraine by the levels of consumption of basic foodstuffs.

Methods of statistical analysis, in particular sample surveys to monitor implementation of the New Ukrainian School, are analyzed in the article. The topical issues that need to be addressed in evaluating secondary education reforms are outlined: the attitude of teachers belonging to all age categories to the reform of the New Ukrainian School, the accessibility and effectiveness of professional development courses, the readiness to develop new educational programs, and the material equipment of classrooms depending on the type of area (urban or rural). The aim of the article is to obtain relevant statistical data on education and sup up the experience of monitoring studies in education using a combination of statistical methods. The article is based on general scientific methods: analysis and synthesis, comparisons, analysis of contingency tables, graphical method, etc. The correlation between the teacher’s age and his/her attitude to reform, the teacher’s training and retraining and his/her ability and desire to master new teaching methods, material support of the educational process and the type of area was analyzed. The hypotheses about the correlation of variables and the agreement of the respondents’ opinions were tested. The practice of implementing monitoring studies to meet the demands of administrations in analytical information on education is discussed. It is emphasized that more effective statistical and information technologies, forms and methods of statistical observations, including special and sample surveys, need to be used in statistical studies as an alternative to the traditional reporting. The need for elaborating methodological and organizational issues in plans of particular surveys with consideration to information support and advanced Internet, information & communication and digital technologies is highlighted. The end result of the study is to obtain statistically reliable data for analysis which results will enable to formulate conclusions and recommendations for actors of the educational process. The produced information can be useful for education authorities as the basis for taking administrative decisions.

The paper examines the current state of harmonization of state statistical activity with the requirements of the European Statistical System. The purpose of the article is to determine the state of integration of the education statistics system of Ukraine into the European Union to ensure comparability of education data at the international level. The research was carried out on the basis of general scientific methods such as analysis and synthesis, comparison, time-series analysis, structural analysis, graphical method, etc. The legal framework for the implementation of obligations in the field of statistics and information exchange between Ukraine and the European Union was analyzed. The Law of Ukraine on amendments to certain laws of Ukraine related to the activity of state statistics was reviewed with regard to amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Education". The main aspects and processes of education systems at the global level were outlined. Special attention is given to creating the necessary conditions for international comparability of education data and indicators. The International Standard Classification of Education is described to provide internationally comparable statistics. The compliance of coverage of relevant age groups by educational programs of Ukraine with international standards was analyzed. Student enrolment has been studied in comparison with European Union member and candidate countries. It was noted that Ukraine had completed a significant amount of work on the commitments towards European integration, despite the emergency situation in Ukraine as a result of the attack by the russian federation. The article draws conclusions about the state of integration of the system of education statistics of Ukraine into the European Union. The task of integrating the system of education statistics of Ukraine into the European space can be carried out effectively only on the condition of consensus, systematic, and compre­hensive consideration.

Усвідомлення провідної ролі та беззаперечно важливого значення культури в економічній сфері призвело до виникнення креативної економіки. Особливістю креативної економіки є те, що в її основі знаходиться «духовна» складова, яка зберігається та передається за допомогою людської творчості, культури та унікального (креативного) бачення звичних речей. В свою чергу це дало потужний поштовх для подальшого соціально-економічного розвитку в усьому світі, але уже в рамках креативної економіки. Стрімкий розвиток цифровізації посприяв не менш стрімкому розвиткові креативних індустрій, які було згруповано у сектори креативної економіки, що частково взаємодіють між собою. Вивчення та оцінювання креативних індустрій сьогодні не є достатнім і часто обмежене, що пояснюється відсутністю необхідних для глибокого дослідження даних. Існуюче статистичне забезпечення наразі не може задовольнити потреби дослідників у даних, які характеризуються оперативністю та унікальністю, що в першу чергу обумовлюється специфікою цих індустрій, де матеріальна складова тісно поєднана з «духовною». У статті досліджено теоретико-методологічні засади креативної економіки. Зазначено, що розробка та впровадження Нової європейської програми з культури має важливе значення для подальшого розвитку і становлення креативних індустрій. Проаналізовано та виявлено недоліки в існуючій системі статистичних показників, яка характеризує креативну економіку. На основі проведеного дослідження статистичного забезпечення креативної економіки зроблено висновок про доцільність імплементації Індексу щастя у методологію оцінювання Глобального індексу креативності, а також використання big data для удосконалення вивчення креативних індустрій, з метою отримання ґрунтовних, унікальних та специфічних даних для подальшого оцінювання цієї категорії індустрій.