Strategic planning of the regional economy, industries and corporations: distinctive features

Planning is a crucial element of strategic management. The effectiveness of this process largely determines the ability to achieve the country’s priority economic goals, including ensuring national security and sustainable socioeconomic development, achieving a high level of competitiveness in Russian industries, and maintaining technological sovereignty.

This article examines key aspects of long-term planning at three interconnected levels—regional, sectoral, and corporate. The authors analyze the goals, processes, tools, and strategic planning documents specific to each level, identifying their distinctive features. Particular attention is paid to the specific needs of industrial companies, particularly those in the mining and metallurgical sector, whose activities are closely linked to their resource base, environmental constraints, and government policy.

The study identifies the need to ensure the unity of the strategic planning system at all management levels. It emphasizes the importance of aligning corporate strategies with regional and sectoral priorities to ensure sustainable socioeconomic development, increased competitiveness, and efficient use of resources. Mechanisms for institutional, regulatory, and practical interaction between business, government, and society are proposed, facilitating the synchronization of strategic efforts at all levels of governance.

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