Formation of the investment potential of border regions in the sustainable development of socio-economic complexes

Relevance . The study is devoted to the formation of the investment potential of border regions in the sustainable development of socio-economic complexes. The concept of investment potential is analyzed in detail, as it is the cornerstone in determining the sources of its formation and further development. The purpose to assess the process of forming the investment potential of border regions in the sustainable development of socio-economic complexes. Objectives : to formulate approaches to defining the concept of "investment potential", identify the components of investment resources, and consider the significance of the indicator of investments in fixed assets in border regions. Methodology . In the process of studying the topic under consideration, the following methods were used: analysis, synthesis, generalization, logical methods, and graphical methods of information processing. Results . The prospect of further development of the regions bordering Ukraine is to create an effective mechanism for implementing the decree of the Kursk Region Government No. 977-p "On Measures to Implement the Federal Law of June 24, 2023 No. 266-FZ "On the Free Economic Zone in the Territories of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Lugansk People's Republic, the Zaporizhzhia Region, and the Kherson Region and Adjacent Territories" in the Kursk Region, as well as similar decrees in the Belgorod and Bryansk Regions, as there is currently no such mechanism. Conclusions . Special economic zones located on the territory of the "new subjects" have proven to be successful. Starting this year, the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions should have a free economic zone regime similar to that of these regions. However, a real mechanism for its operation has not yet been developed. Only if it is adopted will the regions be able to maintain and enhance their sustainable socio-economic development.