Criteria for assecuration food security assurance

The article substantiates the criteria and indicators for assessing food security assurance in the state regulation system for post-war revival. The characterization of Ukraineʼs food security during the war is carried out, covering production, logistics, economics, and interna­tional assistance, which demonstrates a decrease in sown areas, since due to active hostilities, mining of territories, occupation, and forced migration, a significant part of agricultural land became inaccessible for cultivation, especially affected were the regions where the main export crops (grains, oilseeds) were traditionally grown; the war complicated access to resources, seeds, fertilizers, fuel, and financing, and prices for all resources increased, which negatively affected production; much agricultural machi­nery was destroyed and damaged as a result of hostilities, granaries, elevators, and other infrastruc­ture necessary for storing and processing the harvest were also damaged; the mobilization of men into the army and forced migration led to a shortage of labor in agriculture. It is noted that the choice of criteria and indicators for assessing food security assurance in the state regulation system for post-war revival depends on many factors, which are systematized by: context, purpose and objectives of the assessment, methodological dimension, characteristics of the food system and vulnerable population groups. Key and additional criteria and indicators of assessment are proposed, it is argued that they should be used for regular monitoring and assessment of the effectiveness of food security assurance in the state regulation system, for identifying problem areas and developing measures to eliminate them, for the formation and implementation of state policy for various categories of agricultural producers. Thus, it has been proven that an objective assessment of food security is an integral part of the successful post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, it provides the necessary information for effective planning, attracting international assistance, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies, opens up additional opportunities for innovation, diversification and development of rural areas, contributing to strengthening national security and improving the quality of life of Ukrainians