scholarly journals Financial behavior of united territorial communities in the conditions of decentralization reform in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
Viktor Melnyk ◽  
Roman Shchur ◽  
Oksana Tsiupa
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Financial Behavior ◽  
Financial Independence ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Decentralization Reform ◽  
Active Implementation ◽  
Main Factor

The article deals with the study of amalgamated territorial communities functioning peculiarities during the decentralization in Ukraine. It contains substantiation of the territorial community’s financial behavior as a basis for efficient administrative and financial decisions, as well as a study of the character and model of this behavior. The research of the models and peculiarities of amalgamated territorial communities’ financial behavior allows assessment and forecast of their social and economic development vectors; establishing the grounds for subsidies and opportunities for the increase of financial solvency regarding the formation of their expenses and performance of functions and assignments, laid upon them. The results of the research have emphasized the need for further scientific studies of behavioral aspects of the amalgamated territorial communities’ financial resources forming, as well as substantiation of their financial decisions for the attraction of additional proceeds. Active implementation of decentralization reform in Ukraine has started only in 2014 with creation of amalgamated territorial communities. The authors have researched the essence of the amalgamated territorial community’s financial behavior, being the basis for the establishment of its financial solvency, sustainability, as well as social and economic development. The study found that the main factor influencing the financial behavior of amalgamated territorial communities in Ukraine in terms of the priority of their budget expenditures and investment activities is the size of the community (characterized by area and population). The authors also proved that the key motives for the financial behavior of amalgamated territorial communities in matters of priority of budget expenditures and investment activities are the following: increasing their own revenues and increasing the financial independence of local governments. This actualizes the search for their own ways to strengthen financial capacity and prepare attractive offers to investors and increase the number of jobs, as well as further unification of small local communities.

scholarly journals STATISTICAL RESEARCH ON LOCAL BUDGET’S REVENUE FORMATION AMIDST DECENTRALIZATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (36) ◽  
pp. 310-319
Author(s):  
А. Semenets ◽  
D. Tiurina ◽  
Yе. Kuzkin ◽  
O. Yarmak
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Financing System ◽  
Fiscal Capacity ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Decentralization Policy ◽  
Local Budget ◽  
Decentralization Reform

The article deals with economic and statistical research on the latest trends in local budget’s revenues caused by the decentralization reform, as well as the identification of its key problems, such as: significant differentiation in the regions’ fiscal capacity, arising due to a number of factors (social, geographical, resource, legislative ones); the regions’ dependence on central authorities due to the lack of effective mechanisms for devolution, hampering the efficiency and reducing the expediency of delegating certain functions; the insufficient level of the regions’ fiscal capacity; and finally, finding the ways of solving the abovementioned problems. These problems can be solved by creating conditions for increasing the local budgets’ own revenues in the face of limited budget funds. The state regional policy, having been carried out for decades, has created the regions’ deep dependence on the center and their lack of incentives to develop on their own by designing mechanisms to use the potential of Ukraine’s regions effectively. The recent decentralization policy is aimed at eliminating these negative trends. The success of this policy can only be ensured by improving and reforming the local government financing system. Local budgets are the main tool by which local authorities implement the program of social and economic development of a region. But at present, the mechanism of local budget formation is inefficient. This statement can be confirmed by the fact that the amount of financial assets in the local budget is insufficient to conduct an independent program of social and economic development. The structure and composition of local budget revenues have been studied on the basis of statistical information, their impact on the social and economic development of Ukraine’s regions has been determined. The research allows to conclude that successful implementation of the decentralization policy requires an individual approach to the formation of each administrative and territorial unit, a thorough study of economic sufficiency and independence of this unit, as well as research on social and economic development of this unit, as a whole.

Identification of social and economic problems based on the assessment analysis of the process of decentralization of power in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye. Matviishyn
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Qualified Personnel ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Impact

Problem setting. It is important to assess the compliance of the results of the decentralization reform in Ukraine with the population expectations regarding the changes caused by the reform, in particular, the formation of amalgamated territorial communities (ATCs). Attention should be paid to identifying social and economic problems that require further measures to solve them.Recent research and publications analysis. Administrative reforms are continuous in each country and provide for identifying shortcomings and upgrading public administration. Ukrainian scientists proposed a method for assessing the impact of administrative and financial decentralization mechanisms on the social and economic development of regions, districts, cities, and territorial communities. Experts and scientists analyzed the implementation of projects in decentralization, compared Ukrainian and foreign decentralization models.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. An important task in terms of the future social and economic development of Ukraine is identifying problems that are still unresolved or are due to the process of decentralization of power in Ukraine. The article is to reveal such problems based on the assessment analysis of this process.Paper main body. Decentralization of power is considered one of the most successful reforms in Ukraine implemented after 2014. The success was based on the clarity of intentions announced by the authorities, the interest of communities in obtaining greater resources and powers, as well as their ability to implement their local development initiatives. A network of Administrative Service Centers (ASCs) has been developed in Ukraine, which can be considered an important achievement of the administrative reform. However, 46–63% of respondents noted a deterioration in the following areas: combating corruption in government; care for vulnerable groups (pensioners, disabled persons); medical care; providing jobs, and combating unemployment. The problems of newly created ATCs included: lack of qualified personnel; strengthening political monopolies that control resources in communities; phenomena when some ATC leaders felt permissive in their new status. Although the number of full-time employees in ATC self-government bodies has generally decreased compared to the total number of employees in the bodies of non-integrated settlements, “inflating” of the salaries of officials takes place.The survey in 2020 reflected the people’s opinion that decentralization of power has led to a deterioration in environmental protection management. The analysis showed that the opinions of respondents on the priority of environmental protection tasks differ significantly depending on their level of education. In particular, when people were asked about the powers that should be primarily exercised by local governments, the distribution of answers on “Environmental Protection” was as follows among the educational social groups: incomplete secondary and lower – 9,9%, full secondary – 19,8%, secondary vocational – 18,4%, and higher – 26,7%. This might be influenced by the amount of environmental knowledge gained. The coronavirus pandemic has apparently led to the creation of conditions for improving the health situation which, according to the new local governments, is one of their key priorities.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. Based on the research results by reputable organizations, the following general social and economic problems have been identified that need to be solved: corruption in government; social vulnerability of pensioners and disabled persons; insufficiently effective medical care; unemployment; armed conflict in eastern Ukraine; and improper environmental management. Problems of some newly created ATCs included: lack of qualified personnel; “inflating” the salaries of officials; strengthening political monopolies that control resources in communities; a sense of permissiveness of “local princes”; lack of a clear list of measures in case of epidemics, natural or man-made disasters; and lack of projects designed to stimulate long-term community development.

scholarly journals Influence of the Registration Process and Requirements on Cooperative Performance in Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-63
Author(s):  
Sikalumbi Arona Dewin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Registration Process ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Rural Zambia ◽  
Desk Review

Having the registration process and requirements that are easy and affordable is one thing, and having the entire process that supports cooperative performance is yet another. This study intended to establish the influence of the registration process and requirements on the performance of the cooperative societies. The study adopted a descriptive research design using a mix method paradigm.12.6% of the total cooperatives in the Central province of Zambia were sampled from 16% of the total districts in the province. A total of 210 respondents were arrived at through purposive and systematic random sampling techniques. The desk review, semi-structured questionnaires with a reliability test of Cronbach's Alpha of 0.890, and interview schedules were the instruments used to collect data. The data were analyzed qualitatively using themes and quantitatively using descriptive statistics using SPSS Version 22. The study reveals that cooperative registration requirements are affordable, and the process is easy but hardly supports the cooperative growth and performance. The study, therefore, recommends the revision of the registration process being used so as to enhance cooperative performance and eventually bring about social and economic development in rural Zambia. Keywords: Cooperative registration, Cooperative requirements, Social and economic development, Performance.

scholarly journals МАРКЕТИНГ ТЕРИТОРІЙ В СИСТЕМІ УПРАВЛІННЯ СОЦІАЛЬНО-ЕКОНОМІЧНИМ РОЗВИТКОМ ГРОМАДИ

Economical ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1(22)) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Елла Придатько ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Modern Economic ◽  
Business Structures

Purpose. Research of the concept of marketing of territories and the features of the use of marketing tools and technologies by local governments in the field of social and economic development of territorial community in modern economic conditions. Method. The analysis of theoretical foundations and practical use of marketing of territories in activity of territorial communities is based on methods of theoretical generalization, grouping and concretization. Results. Attention is payed to the introduction and the use of marketing of territories in the activities of territorial communities, and qualitative changes at the current stage of decentralization of power and resources are indicated. It is substantiated that the use of effective management tools, primarily through the use of marketing approaches, namely marketing and branding of territories will help to improving the welfare of the population, infrastructure development, providing quality services, attracting investment and qualified personnel, forming and promoting own brand, their self-identity and will contribute to the economic development of the community, the region and the country as a whole. The application of marketing of territories and branding by territorial communities of Donetsk region is analyzed. According to the results of the study, it is proposed to use simple and low-budget tools for marketing and branding of territories, as well as to involve all stakeholders of the territory (population, business structures, local governments) who are interested in competitiveness and attractiveness of a certain territorial community. Scientific novelty. The place of marketing of territories in activity of territorial communities in the context of management of social and economic development is defined. Practical significance. The results of the study form a scientific and practical basis for the use of marketing of territories in the activities of territorial communities in modern economic conditions, as well as the creation of an optimal and effective model of territorial community management.

scholarly journals THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS OF THE VOLGOGRAD REGION

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
J. A. Berger
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Settlement System ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Volgograd Region ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Relationship

This article provides an overview of scientific publications that reveal the problems of social and economic development of municipal districts of the Volgograd region. Analyzed monographs, research papers and research Volgograd region. The authors studied the works outlined the ways to solve this problem: through the creation of agricultural holdings, combining teaching and research centers and production bases, optimization of the settlement system, finding the relationship between socio-economic development of the municipal territory and evaluating the performance of local governments.

Russian Federalism at the Critical Stage of Development

2008 ◽  
pp. 70-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Bukhvald
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Municipal Reform ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Basic Course

Transformations in the sphere of federal relations concern the most important directions of the reforming processes in the country. However, not all proposed and actually developing components of the federal reform seem well-argued and corresponding to long-term, strategic interests of the Russian statehood. The basic course of reform should meet the objective requirements of further decentralization of governing economic and social processes and the need to ensure strengthening the responsibility of RF subjects’ executive bodies and local self-management for steady social and economic development of their territories. The solution of these problems calls for a new model of federal policy of regional development, specification of some important components of the municipal reform as well as inserting certain amendments into the system of intergovernmental fiscal relations in order to stir up their stimulating function.

Waiting for a New Model of Growth: Russia’s Social and Economic Development in 2013

2014 ◽  
pp. 4-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Mau
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
New Model ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Economic Risks

The paper deals with Russian social and economic development in 2013 and prospects for the next year or two. The author discusses the logic and trends of the global crisis started in 2008. This is the basis for further analysis of current Russian economic performance with special emphasis on the problem of growth rates deceleration. Special attention is paid to economic risks and priorities of economic policy.

Structural Alternatives of Russia’s Social and Economic Development

2008 ◽  
pp. 71-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Shastitko ◽  
S. Afontsev ◽  
S. Plaksin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Competitive Markets ◽  
Russian Government ◽  
Social And Economic Development

The article contains a general comparative study of four strategies of social and economic development: "Inertia", "Renter", "Mobilization", and "Modernization". The context for comparison is explanation of correlation between adaptive features of Russia’s contemporary economic system and particularities of the mentioned strategies with corresponding ways of managing economic development problems. The comparison is based on description of strategies essence, ways and tools to achieve results. Perspectives of achieving strategic purposes as well as expected results of implementation of each strategy are shown. Special comparative study of four strategies on the base of development of competitive markets as one of strategic aims of the Russian government is presented.

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