OPEN DATA AS A MECHANISM FOR PROFESSIONAL REINTEGRATION OF VETERANS: CONCEPTUALIZATION OF A MODEL OF TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE TRANSFER IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

Abstract

This paper proposes a conceptual framework for the professional reintegration of veterans by transferring their technological skills to the agricultural sector, using open data as a key tool. The study addresses the challenge of connecting veterans with valuable experience (in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), data analysis, etc.) to the technological needs of Ukraine’s agro-industry. Instead of viewing reintegration as a purely social issue, this research frames it as a strategic transfer of experience. The proposed framework consists of three main components. First, a method for ‘translating’ military experience into clear, civilian-applicable skills. Second, a system that would use open data (on land, weather, and markets) to dynamically identify where specific technologies are most needed in agriculture. Third, a mechanism to match the validated skills of veterans with these identified needs, suggesting concrete career paths. The study’s main contribution is a new approach that sees veteran reintegration not as a cost, but as a strategic investment in human capital for economic growth. This provides a practical basis for developing policies that support both veterans and the modernization of agriculture.