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Spatial development as a factor in realizing the integration potential of the Eurasian Economic Union
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2025-11-45-59
Abstract
The article explores the role of spatial development in deepening Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) integration. The authors analyze the conceptual distinctions between spatial and territorial planning and provide a comparative overview of the legal and institutional approaches to spatial development in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia. The study reveals the predominance of national priorities over integration objectives, which constrains the emergence of cross-border growth poles. Based on the study of European (development balance, territorial cohesion) and Asian (large-scale infrastructure projects) experience, a model of «soft» coordination for the EAEU is proposed through the formation of five competitive frameworks (economic, infrastructural, technological, sociocultural, environmental). The forecast calculation confirms that the systematic implementation of spatial planning elements will provide additional GDP growth of the EAEU about 2.2% by 2035 with increased cross-country convergence.
About the Authors
A. A. Panteleev
Eurasian Economic Commission
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey A. Panteleev
Moscow
D. J. Amangeldiev
Eurasian Economic Commission; Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moscow, Bishkek
A. L. Vedev
Eurasian Economic Commission
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
K. A. Ajekbarov
Eurasian Economic Commission
Moscow
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Panteleev A.A., Amangeldiev D.J., Vedev A.L., Ajekbarov K.A. Spatial development as a factor in realizing the integration potential of the Eurasian Economic Union. Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2025;(11):45-59. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2025-11-45-59
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