Abstract
The study assesses human security within sustainable regional development in Ukraine, focusing on calculating a human security index to compare economic, social, and environmental aspects of development. The methodology standardizes indicators to ensure objective evaluation and assigns weighting factors for the index. Analysis revealed significant regional disparities: Kyiv leads in economic stability, social well-being, and environmental responsibility, while Luhansk scores lowest due to socio-economic challenges. The economic component highlights the dependence of human security on income and stability, with Kyiv and Dnipro performing best. Social security is highest in Kyiv, reflecting better access to healthcare, education, and social protection, whereas Luhansk and Chernivtsi rank lowest. Environmentally, Kyiv and Dnipro lead due to significant investments in protection measures, while Western regions lag. The human security index reflects regional disparities and underscores the need for differentiated state strategies to address low-scoring regions through targeted investment and policy adjustments. Additionally, the index is a valuable tool for monitoring and evaluating sustainable development initiatives.
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Article Type: Research Article
EUR J SUSTAIN DEV RES, Volume 9, Issue 4, 2025, Article No: em0315
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejosdr/16572
Publication date: 01 Oct 2025
Online publication date: 07 Jul 2025
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