Cross-border cooperation as a development factor for borderline territories of Ukraine

The purpose of the article is to review, study and summarize theoretical aspects of cross-border cooperation and its influence on the development of borderline territories of Western Ukraine. Growth of social and economic role of the borderline territories of Ukraine is promoted by geographical and geopolitical location of the country. It creates a high potential for cross-border cooperation which enhances economic development of these areas and influences the economy of the country. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014