Conceptual basis of state policy of the development and usage of intellectual potential, corresponding to the principles of legality, systematization, rational expediency hierarchy, subsidiarity, coordination, efficiency, effectiveness, synergy, emergency is offered in the context of the National Security Strategy of Ukraine and activation of innovative processes based on rational use of available intellectual potential. Methodical approach to phased decision-making process to determine strategic and tactical objectives, selecting methods, means and forms of counteracting threats, developing a set of measures, recruitment of staff able to understand and fulfil tasks is presented in accordance with the certain content and sequence of stages of state policy of the development and use of intellectual potential. Dynamic structural and functional complex of legal, informational, analytical, organization of management, social measures which are aim-oriented to eliminate potential and real threats to the intellectual development of Ukraine is suggested in order to implement this policy.
JEL: J28; O15; O38