Choice of organizational forms of realization of inter-regional cooperation

Inter-regional cooperation is presented as a mechanism, which is capable of positive impact on social-economic development of region through the association of competitive advantages and stimulation of inter-regional integration. The scientific approaches to the choice of organizational forms of realization of inter-regional cooperation were grounded. On the basis of life cycle phases was defined the stepwise sequence of its organization. The inter-regional cooperation in the innova- tive sphere is presented as one of the high-priority directions for Ukraine, which is designed to en- courage the transition of national economy to the path of innovation.