Characteristics of sustainable development strategies of integration associations and recommendations for the EAEU

The article conducts an analysis of sustainable development strategies at various levels of economic integration, exemplified by the experiences of member countries of the European Union (EU), African Union, Common Market of South American Countries (MERCOSUR), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with the objective of identifying distinctive features and successful practices, as well as offering recommendations for incorporating international experience into the strategic documents of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in the field of sustainable development. To achieve this goal, a comparative analysis of regulatory documents and sustainable development strategies of several integration associations was conducted to identify unique characteristics. Based on the synthesis of the results obtained, recommendations for the EAEU were formulated. The proposed systemic approach to constructing the EAEU’s sustainable development strategy differs from traditional approaches, which may focus on blindly following international standards such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thus, the conclusions indicate the necessity of adapting these standards in accordance with the national interests of the member countries and the objectives of regional integration.