scholarly journals Perception of the role of culture in the development of small cities by local governments in the context of strategic documents – a case study of Poland

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (38) ◽  
pp. 119-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Środa-Murawska ◽  
Jadwiga Biegańska ◽  
Leszek Dąbrowski
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Small Cities ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Cultural Sector ◽  
Post Industrial

AbstractIt is widely accepted that the cultural sector and the creative sector have an impact on the socio-economic revival of cities. They create urban images, form a specific creative milieu, generate new jobs, and organize urban space. The above-mentioned observations have been mainly referred to the largest cities. So far, small cities have not been the subject of similar considerations. As many studies have shown in recent years, the potential of culture for socio-economic development in small cities has been noticed more and more often. It refers mainly to countries in Western Europe or in North America where generally, in the 1980s, the cultural sector was perceived as a remedy for the problems of post-industrial cities. This paper discusses the role of culture in the development of small cities in Poland, i.e. in a country in which only after 1989 is it possible to consider local development managed by local communities. The paper aims at showing how local governments of small cities in Poland perceive the role of culture in their development. The study is based on the analysis of strategic documents dedicated to the development of individual cities. When analysed, strategic documents clearly indicate that local authorities in every city use and are planning to further use different types of cultural activities for the enhancement or development of selected elements included in the broadly-understood socio-economic development; however, only few small cities notice the wide array of opportunities for making the cultural sector a base for socio-economic development.

scholarly journals Investment subsidies as a source of revenues to local budgets

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Volodymyr HORYN ◽  
Nataliia KARPYSHYN
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
The State ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Water Mains

Introduction. Given the limited own resources of local self-government, it is important to ensure the effective functioning of the mechanism for providing investment subventions from the state budget. Such investment subventions include subventions for the formation of infrastructure in the united territorial communities and subventions for the implementation of measures of socio-economic development of separate territories. The purpose of the paper is the analysis of the mechanism of providing and using investment subventions to local budgets in order to identify disadvantages and eliminate them. Results. Providing an “infrastructure” subvention to local budgets has strengthened the capacity of united territorial communities and to some extent improved the quality of services provided to the population. During 2016–2019, UAH 6.5 billion was allocated from the State Budget of Ukraine to local budgets for infrastructure development and 9475 projects were implemented. With the help of these subventions, schools, kindergartens, outpatient clinics, cultural and sports institutions, water mains and roads were built and repaired, and specialized transport was purchased. However, in recent years, the role of this subvention has decreased significantly due to the fact that the number of UTCs that received an infrastructure subvention during 2016–2021 has increased significantly, and its volume has hardly changed. The amount of subventions from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of measures for socio-economic development of certain territories has also decreased, which negatively affects the capacity of local governments in the field of investment projects. Conclusion. The volume of investment subventions remains insufficient, and their distribution is partly in a “manual mode”, which creates a favorable environment for political corruption and lobbying.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF MEDIUM AND SMALL CITIES IN DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Lamiya Abasova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Economic Structure ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Industrial Products ◽  
Small Cities ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Republic

The aim of the study is to analyze еhe role of medium and small cities in development of regions in the Republic of Azerbaijan Methods. The study used the method of comparative historical methods, statistics, analyze. Results. As a result, recommendations and suggestions were made to regulate the economic structure of small and medium-sized cities, and to increase the role of the regions in the development of the country. One of the main directions of socio-economic development are the reconstruction of the economic structure of small and medium-sized cities, the creation of new production and service facilities in these areas, and the organization of public services at the level of modern requirements. With these activities, new workplaces will be created and cities will play a role in the development of the country. Scientific novelty. Cities play an important role in the location of agricultural areas and population, in the processing of natural resources and agricultural products. These factors have a significant impact on regional development as well. Most of the cities in Azerbaijan are medium and small. Therefore it covers all regions of the country. Given this, it is possible to ensure the socio-economic development of the regions by developing small and medium-sized cities. However, the role of the regions in the socio-economic development of the country is still weak. It shows itself in the production of more industrial products. To solve the problem, it is necessary to construct new light and food industry facilities and service facilities in the regions. Natural and geographical conditions, the use of natural resources, and EGP are influenced by urban development in Azerbaijan. The majority of urban areas in the country are located in plains and foothills, close to water basins and the Caspian coast. For many years the processing of agricultural products has been the basis of urban economic structures. Different objects of the secondary industry are functioning in the cities due to the diversified structure of agriculture. However, during the transition period, their activities stopped, the production of industrial products declined and workplaces were closed. This factor has slowed the decrease of the urban population and increased migration. During the preparing of the article, the annual reports of the State Statistical Committee on regional development, industry, socio-cultural development played a statistical base role.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF TAX POTENTIAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-88
Author(s):  
Oksana DESIATNIUK ◽  
Fedir TKACHYK
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Present Stage ◽  
Tax Base ◽  
Tax Revenues ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Tax Capacity

Introduction. At the present stage of development of Ukraine’s economy, the need to equalize territorial disparities in the financial support of territorial communities is especially relevant. The implementation of the policy of decentralization in the context of the formation of financial resources of local self-government increases the importance of tax and budgetary levers in the process of socio-economic development of administrative-territorial entities. In this aspect, the tax potential of local governments as a priority element of regional fiscal policy plays an important role. The ability of public authorities and local governments to transform the tax base into tax revenues gives them the opportunity to perform their functions, in particular to influence the financial and economic processes in society. The purpose of the article is to determine the features of the formation and effective use of tax potential in the development of administrative-territorial units at the present stage. Results. The urgency of the problem of financial support for the activities of local governments in Ukraine is outlined. The role of local governments in building tax potential for effective fiscal regulation of socio-economic development of territorial entities has been studied. Topical aspects of formation of budgetary resources of municipalities in the Ukrainian and European practice are covered. The dynamics and structure of actual performance indicators of the revenue side of local budgets in Ukraine are analyzed. The role of tax revenues in the financial resources of territorial communities has been growing. The component formation of tax capacity of local budgets in Ukraine was monitored. Considerable attention in the article is paid to risks and threats of fiscal nature that affect the effective development of local self-government. Among them are the shadow economy and pandemic processes (COVID-19). Ways to increase the tax base of territorial communities are systematized. The importance of tax potential in the socio-economic, technical and environmental development of local governments in Ukraine is proved. Perspectives. Further research will focus on current aspects of the formation of the tax capacity of territorial communities in the languages of tax reforms on the basis of fiscal federalism and decentralization.

Towards a general theory of socio-economic development. Part 2. Evolution of coordination mechanisms

2018 ◽  
pp. 77-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. M. Polterovich
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Technological Progress ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Political Competition ◽  
Coordination Mechanisms ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Welfare State

The second part of the article is devoted to the theory of leading socioeconomic development. It is shown how in Western Europe, as a result of the interaction of culture, institutions, technological progress and the level of welfare, specific forms and combinations of the three main mechanisms of coordination — competition, power and cooperation — emerged at each stage of evolution. I emphasize the importance of ideology and the phenomenon of technical progress in the formation of institutions of economic and political competition that contributed to the emergence of the welfare state. These changes and economic growth created the conditions for further transformation of civil culture: increasing levels of trust, tolerance, altruism and cosmopolitanism, expanding the planned horizon. The decrease in the level of coercion built into the mechanisms of power and competition is demonstrated as well as the expansion of the role of collaboration. A hypothesis is advanced that the speed of this process depends on geographical factors. The idea of welfare world is discussed.

scholarly journals STATE REGULATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES: RETROSPECTIVE AND MODERN CONTEXT

2020 ◽  
Vol 288 (6) ◽  
pp. 101-105
Author(s):  
Ye. BOLIUBASH ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Social Interests ◽  
Socio Economic Development

The article presents a retrospective analysis of the state’s participation in the regulation of socio-economic processes. A wide range of opinions on state regulation of the development of socio-economic systems is presented. The views of economists on the regulation of socio-economic processes have evolved. Economic theories of substantiation of economic development and the role of the state in the regulation of socio-economic processes are considered: Keynesian, monetarist, institutional, theory of social choice, etc .. The views of modern scholars on the essence of state regulation are analyzed. It has been found that the authors reveal the essence of this concept differently and, as a result, each definition interprets the ultimate goal of state regulation differently. Scholars substantiate the need for state regulation for the realization of social interests of society; development of the social mode of production and improvement of the social development of the country; consider the goal of state regulation to stabilize and adapt the socio-economic system to changing conditions; define state regulation as a system of measures of different nature. State regulation is defined as a system of measures at different levels of public authorities in accordance with certain functions aimed at different spheres of life. It is noted that in the conditions of decentralization local self-government bodies have received more powers and more opportunities to solve problems of socio-economic development of territories. Therefore, the role of local governments, their decisions have a significant impact on the level of socio-economic development of territories.

Sociostructural Aspects of Socio-Economic Development:The role of Economic approach

2014 ◽  
pp. 86-105
Author(s):  
M. Shabanova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Economic Approach ◽  
Economic Agents ◽  
Socio Economic Development

The author discusses the importance of studying socio-structural factors of socio-economic development through a broader application of the economic approach. The resources of status positions of economic agents are in the spotlight. A possible platform for interdisciplinary interactions is proposed which allows to increase the contribution of both economics and sociology in improving governance at all levels.

Expectations from Chinese Muslim Converts for Islamization of Society in Malaysia: Lessons from Life of the Companions (Angkaan Pengubahsuaian Cina Islam untuk Pengislaman Soci-ety di Malaysia: Pelajaran dari Kehidupan Para Sahabat)

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 278-296
Author(s):  
Mek Wok Mahmud ◽  
Sayed Sikandar Shah Haneef
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
The Self ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Chinese Muslims ◽  
Process Studies ◽  
Divine Guidance

Reversion to Islam while opening golden opportunities for a revert in terms of divine guidance and spiritual salvation is coming with somewhat insurmountable challenges in terms of Islamization of the self, family and contributions to the overall development of Malaysia as a multi-religious country. This is especially so when Islam as an official religion has made the issue of Islamization of the Malaysian society and its systems amongst the pivotal national agendas in the country.  As to what is the role of Chinese Muslims (reverts) in the process, studies, among others, have purported to present the statistics about their share in socio-economic development. Similarly, empirical studies point to the odds faced by this community at personal, family and community levels in their path for transition to the full Islamic way of life. To the presenters of this paper, however, the macro dimension of what it means to become a Muslim which is essential for adjustment to the Islamic requirements has not been sufficiently highlighted in discourses in the area. Accordingly, this paper presents the position statements on Islamic expectations from Chinese reverts with the purpose of motivating them to achieve greater things in the area of Islamization of their community and the nation to the effect. Keywords: Chinese converts, Islamization, expectations and challenges. Abstrak kembalinya seseorang kepada agama Islam selain dari membuka peluang keemasan dalam mendapat  petunjuk Ilahi dan pengisian rohani turut disertai dengan cabaran yang amat sukar untuk diatasi termasuklah cabaran Islamisasi diri, keluarga serta sumbangan kepada pembangunan keseluruhan Malaysia sebagai negara berbilang agama. Hal ini menjadi satu keutamaan terutamanya apabila Islam memegang status sebagai agama rasmi persekutuan yang menjadikan isu Islamisasi masyarakat Malaysia sebagai satu agenda nasional. Bagi menjayakan agenda ini, peranan umat Islam dari kalangan masyarakat Cina (cina muslim) juga perlu diambil kira. Statistik menunjukkan cina muslim turut mempunyai bahagian dalam menyumbang terhadap pembangunan sosio-ekonomi negara. Dalam pada masa yang sama, kajian empirikal membuktikan adanya bentuk bentuk cabaran yang dihadapi oleh komuniti ini di peringkat peribadi, keluarga dan komuniti dalam perjalanan mereka untuk kembali kepada cara hidup Islam yang sepenuhnya. Bagi kami pengkaji kertas ini, dimensi makro dalam menjadikan dan mengertikan  seseorang itu Muslim terutamanya dalam menyesuaikan diri dengan ajaran  Islam masih belum cukup diberi  penjelasan dan penerangan yang sewajarnya. Oleh itu, makalah ini cuba menerangkan idea dan cadangan yang berguna kepada cina muslim dengan tujuan memotivasikan  mereka bagi  mencapai kejayaan  yang lebih besar dari aspek Islamisasi di kalangan komuniti mereka seterusnya memberi sumbangan kepada negara. Kata kunci:  Cina Muslim, Islamisasi, harapan dan cabaran.

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