UKRAINE’S FOOD SECURITY AND KEY FACTORS FORMING ITS LEVEL
Journal Title: Економіка та суспільство - Year 2017, Vol 13, Issue
Abstract
In the scientific article the analysis of current level of Ukraine’s food security has been made, its meaning and importance within the system of economic security is defined and the key indicators that have direct impact on the level of food security are described. The relevant metrics that characterize criteria and mirror digital reflection that are used to evaluate the availability level of food security. The key problem addressed in the article is insufficient level of food security that Ukraine currently has. Being a part of the system of economic security it has several elements that are described within the analysis. Ukraine has favorable conditions to deliver appropriate level of food security; however, it also has a set of risks and issues. The article touches base and categorizes the key risks and issues. The article emphasizes the importance of food security being a key component of national police that reflects political independence of a country, its economic power and stability as well as social security and ability to satisfy food needs of its fellow citizen without harming national interests. Within three aspects of food security such as: political, as an ability to support its stable positive image on outside food markets; economic, as an ability of the state to mobilize internal resources and agro potential to produce and supply foods; and social, as an ability to drive employment level and efficiency of the labor. The article suggests key directions that need to be studied and developed further the current circumstances, to ensure the appropriate level of food security.
Authors and Affiliations
Алішов Гамід Надір-огли
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