STRATEGIC VALUE OF EMBEDDED FINANCE MODELS AND TOOLS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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Introduction. The article explores the concept of embedded finance and its strategic value for development projects. It analyzes the role of APIs, tokenization, and platforms in transforming financial inclusion. The focus is on the prospects for Ukraine, where digital infrastructure is becoming the foundation for stability in wartime. The article assesses the potential for integrating financial instruments into non-financial ecosystems to improve access to capital. Materials and methods. The research methodology is based on the principle of triangulation, combining a systematic review of sources (2020–2025), comparative analysis, and multiple case studies. For theoretical propositions, a comparative analysis method was used, which allowed us to compare traditional value chains in the banking sector with ecosystem models of embedded finance. The empirical base covers case studies (Grab, M-Pesa, Diya) to extrapolate successful practices to the Ukrainian context of recovery. Results and discussion. Analysis of empirical data indicates a fundamental change in market morphology, characterized by a transition from a model of specialized consumption of financial services to their contextual integration at the moment of need. This transformation is based on a three-dimensional architecture that combines the customer interfaces of digital platforms, the licensed infrastructure of financial institutions, and API technology gateways. In the development project sector, this approach allows the use of alternative data for credit scoring, which, as demonstrated by the Apollo Agriculture and Gojek platforms, proves the possibility of effective financing for farmers and freelancers who are usually overlooked by traditional banks. The strategic vector for further development is the convergence of finance with the Internet of Things, where electric vehicles are transformed into autonomous agents for automated energy and parking payments without human intervention. In the context of Ukraine, the combination of the unified portal of public services “Dія” with open APIs creates a technological foundation for the introduction of programmable money into the sphere of post-war reconstruction, where the use of smart contracts will be able to ensure transparency and the targeted use of donor funds. At the same time, scaling these ecosystems raises the issue of the data paradox, which, in the absence of proper regulation, can lead to algorithmic segregation and the exclusion of vulnerable groups from economic life. Conclusions. Embedded finance is transforming banks into infrastructure utilities, transferring control over the customer experience to platforms. For Ukraine, this is an opportunity to implement a “leap” strategy-a transition to algorithmic resource allocation without building physical networks. Scaling the ecosystem requires proactive regulation that balances technological efficiency with social responsibility and data protection.

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