The dissertation develops and substantiates scientific and methodological approaches as well as practical recommendations for the formation and implementation of mechanisms to stimulate investment in the development of agro-industrial enterprises under the conditions of Ukraine’s economic recovery. In the introduction, the relevance of the chosen research topic is justified, its connection with current scientific directions is defined, the purpose and objectives of the study are formulated, and the object, subject, and methodological tools are outlined. The scientific novelty and practical value of the obtained results are revealed. Information on the approbation of the main provisions of the dissertation and the author’s scientific publications is presented. Chapter 1 «Scientific and Theoretical Foundations of Investment in the Development of Agro-Industrial Enterprises», analyzes the theoretical foundations of investment in the agro-industrial complex. It defines the essence of “investment,” its role and significance for the sustainable development of Ukraine’s agro-industrial sector, and explores modern theoretical approaches to stimulating investment processes in agriculture, taking into account sectoral specifics and external economic factors. Foreign experience in stimulating investment in the agro-industrial sector is systematized, and the main tools and mechanisms potentially adaptable in Ukraine are identified.The essence of investments has been clarified as the purposeful allocation of financial, material, intellectual, and organizational resources aimed at achieving economic, social, and environmental effects. Their role as a key factor in the sustainable development of the agro–industrial complex and the revitalization of rural areas has been substantiated. Scientific and practical approaches to the formation of regional public–private partnership mechanisms have been developed, including a proposed model of a digital platform for interaction among investors, businesses, and the state, which promotes the activation of investment activity in the agro–industrial sector. The effectiveness of public–private partnership instruments, green financing, agricultural investment funds, and government innovation support programs has been substantiated, and their adaptation in Ukraine for post–war recovery purposes has been justified. Chapter 2 “Analysis of the Current State of Investment Activity in the Agro-Industrial Complex of Ukraine”, a comprehensive assessment of the economic condition of agro-industrial enterprises and the investment climate in the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine was carried out; institutional mechanisms for attracting investments into agro-industrial enterprises were studied, in particular the role of the state, financial and economic institutions, and other actors of the investment process; the main obstacles, risks, and problems restraining investment activity in agro-industrial enterprises were identified, and their impact on the investment process was analyzed. It has been substantiated that sustainable development of agro-industrial enterprises is ensured through a comprehensive approach to investment activities, combining modernization, diversification, risk management, state support, and the development of the institutional environment, which contributes to increased productivity, competitiveness, and resilience of the agro–industrial complex to internal and external challenges. Chapter 3 “Ways to Improve Mechanisms for Activating Investment in Agro-Industrial Enterprises under the Conditions of Ukraine’s Economic Recovery”, an assessment of investment needs and the potential of regional investment attractiveness in Ukraine was carried out. Inclusive mechanisms for enhancing the investment activity of agro-industrial enterprises were proposed, and the efficiency of investments under conditions of sustainable development was evaluated.
The improvement of the scientific and methodological approach to sustainable investment in the formation of closed-loop agri-food value chains ensures increased processing, energy efficiency, and regional economic performance. At the same time, key constraints on investment activation have been identified, including high military, financial, institutional, and infrastructural risks, and the need for comprehensive risk management, investment insurance, and strengthened state guarantees has been substantiated.A cluster model for regional development of agricultural enterprises has been developed, distinguishing four types of clusters and scientifically grounded measures for stimulating investment activity. A concept for inclusive investment stimulation mechanisms has been formulated using digital platforms, FinTech tools, blockchain, Big Data, and AI. A model of public-private partnership in the Southern region, supported by the digital platform “AgroSouth.DPP,” has been developed.
