摘要:At the present stage of development in the conditions of constant changes, the socio-economic development of mining areas is an extremely important issue for managers who make decisions, as the effectiveness of management tools depends on the further trajectory. In this aspect, mining regions need the introduction of modern management tools, taking into account the specifics of their functioning. However, the process of implementing such tools in practice can be a daunting task for the public management system. The article aims to explain the concept of using foresight technology in the management of socio-economic development of mining regions as a modern tool and to identify the main directions of its practical use. Based on the in-depth review of the scientific literature, a conceptual framework for improving the management of socio-economic development of mining regions in Ukraine is presented. It includes the gradual development of foresight-center of mining regions and foresightnetwork, which will improve public management of socio-economic development of mining regions.