Factors of increasing the socio-economic sustainability of rural areas

Abstract

This work is devoted to the study of sustainable development of rural areas. The purpose of the study was to identify factors affecting the sustainability of rural areas. To achieve the stated goal, the need of solving the following tasks was determined: the systematization of sustainability factors of rural areas, by the example of identifying certain groups; consideration of the nature of each group of factors, the designation of the positive and negative aspects of their influence; determination of indicators for assessing the socio- economic sustainability of rural areas. This paper presents the systematization of factors for sustainable development of rural areas. Eleven groups of factors were singled out, including economic, political, demographic, institutional, investment, climatic and innovation factors. The essence of each group of factors is revealed through the definition of positive and negative aspects. Specific indicators are selected within each group, which serve as indicators of development that are recommended for use in conducting monitoring activities in rural areas. The results of the study can be used to create of strategic programs for the development of rural areas, aimed at ensuring the improvement of their socio-economic sustainability. Testing of the results of the study was carried out in the rural areas of the Sosnovsky municipal district of the Chelyabinsk region.