Vol 11, No 4 (2024)

This article is devoted to the research and analysis of the dental equipment market. The problems and prospects in this industry related to the lack of domestic high-quality dental equipment are being investigated, it is especially important in this regard to consider the possibility of import substitution in the context of the sanctions policy against Russia. The issue of the development of machine-building production, as well as its impact on the production of medical devices, is highlighted, aspects of the development of scientific and technological progress and the introduction of modern technologies to improve the level of dental services are touched upon. As a result of the analysis, the authors conclude that both economic and legal changes are required for the development of domestic high-tech production in the field of dental technology. A general increase in production may affect the competitiveness and development of dental equipment production in Russia, which will lead to the availability of high-quality medicine for citizens.

The article examines the transformational processes within the framework of regional integration associations of states with emerging markets, which became relevant in the 21st century due to the development of a number of global contradictions, on the one hand, and the desire of states and regional associations to reduce the level of threats. It is shown that the traditional theory of regional economic integration has failed to ensure the effectiveness of integration processes in associations of developing countries. The necessity of developing new theoretical and practical approaches to integration, including evaluating its effectiveness, is substantiated. At the same time, the author comes to the conclusion that regional economic integration remains no less important today than it was in the middle of the twentieth century and can contribute to solving important socio-economic problems of the member countries, acting as a promising development institution provided that new approaches are developed to its assessment and dynamics, as well as stages. the evolution of the integration process.

Nigeria's economy depends heavily on Agriculture, which provides the basis for both employment and food security. Smallholder farmers make up a notable portion of the agricultural workforce and play a crucial role in the development of the industry. However, these farmers face a number of obstacles that hinder their productivity and sustainability, such as limited access to capital, cutting-edge innovation, and infrastructure. Maintaining these borders is essential to unlocking their potential and ensuring Nigeria's rural development continues for a long time. This article critically examines the current frameworks for government support that are designed to strengthen small enterprises in Nigeria's rural areas. It specifically evaluates how well these initiatives are working to increase smallholder farmers' productivity and viability. This essay critically examines the current government assistance programs intended to encourage small enterprises in Nigeria's agricultural sector. In particular, it assesses how well these programs work to improve smallholder farmers' sustainability and productivity. Reviewing policy documents, examining program evaluations, and evaluating secondary data on agricultural output and farmer incomes are all part of the study's extensive approach.

The results paint a contradictory picture. On the one hand, a number of government initiatives, such expanding access to inputs and training farmers, have had noteworthy achievements. However, there are still large gaps. Most smallholder farmers are not reached by financial inclusion programs, which leaves them without the funds necessary to invest in contemporary farming methods. Similarly, farmers' capacity to increase their produce is still constrained by a lack of proper infrastructure, including roads, storage facilities, and irrigation systems. Improved agro-technologies have also been sluggish to spread, which has limited farmers' access to advances that could increase sustainability and productivity.

The study comes to the conclusion that, even if current initiatives have advanced, a more comprehensive strategy is needed. This includes increasing budgetary integration, assisting with the rustic framework, and expediting the selection of sophisticated agrarian innovations. Nigeria can unleash the potential of its smallholder farmers by tackling five crucial issues, which would promote steady agricultural expansion and advance the country's overall economic development.