Regional Authorities Research Articles

Quality of Life as a Factor in the Legitimization of the Results of Municipal Refom (Based on the Materials of the Moscow Oblast)

The article examines the role of quality of life as a factor in ensuring the legitimization of the results of municipal reform using the Moscow Region as an example. The authors reveal the issue based on the analysis of expert interview data regarding the quality of life and the dynamics of this indicator in the territories of such municipalities as Sergiev Posad, Korolev and Dmitrovsky District. The concept of legitimacy by P. Berger and T. Lukman served as the theoretical basis for the study. The authors conclude that the specified municipalities are characterized by a fairly high level of quality of life. The dynamics of this indicator after the transformation of the corresponding territories into urban districts is characterized by the presence of a number of significant positive trends. But at the same time, there are factors that partially smooth out the positive effect of changes. The proximity to the capital sets a high level of pendulum migration and ensures the regular appearance of a large mass of tourists and summer residents. As a result, the standards of quality of life of the local population are transformed, whose representatives consider the level of consumption of Muscovites as a standard. In addition, structural problems in the field of health care, housing and communal services, and transport, related to the competence of public authorities, remain. Due to this, the quality of work of not so much municipal as regional and federal authorities acquires the role of a key determinant of the legitimization of municipal reform and its results.

Abstract TP331: Building Stroke Awareness: A Nationwide Rollout of the FAST Heroes Program in Czech Schools

Introduction: FAST Heroes is an international awareness campaign. Its mission is to teach 1 million children worldwide to recognize a stroke and respond correctly. The campaign has been developed and sponsored by ANGELS Initiative and is implemented in 38 countries. The education of the pupils takes five lessons in five weeks. Each country follows its own implementation plan. Here, we present the implementation practice of the Czech Republic. Methodology: The campaign was conducted in 10 of the 14 regions in the Czech Republic. Schools with primary grades and kindergartens were selected from public school databases and all of them were directly contacted using low and middle intensity recruitment strategy. A low-intensity recruitment used communication with emails or letters with no follow up. Middle intensity recruitment used not only emails or letters but also follow-up with emails or letter, organizing events for children, engagement of regional hospital and/or EMS. The cost of low and middle intensity recruitment strategy was 6 USD and 18 USD per school respectively. Results: From April 2023 to June 2024, 5,573 schools and kindergartens were contacted via email or letter and 488 schools had registered for the program (36% kindergartens and 64% primary schools), covering 518 classes and 10,888 pupils. Four regions used low intensity recruitment while six regions used middle intensity recruitment strategy. Low intensity strategy recruited from 2% to 9% of all schools while middle intensity strategy recruited 10%, 11%, 14%, and 17% of all schools in the region, respectively. The best recruitment (10-17%) was achieved if regional authority, such as governor, hospital or EMS communicated the campaign to schools. Conclusion: Pupils in more than 10% of all schools were educated about stroke using relatively low-cost recruitment strategy. Most likely, it is however not realistic to recruit schools without at least moderate funding. It is beneficial to involve regional hospitals, EMS, or regional government to increase school recruitment in health awareness program.

EXPLAINING THE NATURE OF POLICY RESPONSES DURING THE PANDEMIC OUTBREAK: The Role of Geographical Characteristics

AbstractThe Covid‐19 pandemic had a varied impact on different regions in Europe, resulting in diverse policy responses from subnational governments. In this article we investigate the policy measures local and regional authorities implemented during the initial wave of the pandemic, with a focus on 28 regions and cities in the European Union (EU). We examine 317 measures in the areas of public health, social security, daily life and work, and economic recovery, using a new analytical framework based on resilience theory to categorize these measures as mitigating, compensating, circumventing or exploiting. Through this research we aim to highlight the connection between the type and frequency of measures and regional characteristics, such as the severity of the pandemic, the quality of human capital and structural factors such as digital skills and governance quality. Our findings reveal a prevalence of coping measures, specifically in terms of support for vulnerable populations, that indicate that policy responses are primarily focused on the short term. However, our study also identifies proactive measures that suggest potential long‐term transformations in regions with higher levels of digital literacy, quality governance and lifelong learning opportunities. This article contributes to understanding the factors that influence regional resilience by suggesting that local and regional capacities significantly shape the nature of policy responses to crises. Additionally, in this article we emphasize the strategic importance of anticipating future crises and underscore the need for strategic intelligence and long‐term thinking in regional governance.

One-Point Calibration of Low-Cost Sensors for Particulate Air Matter (PM) Concentration Measurement

The use of low-cost sensors has dramatically increased in recent years in all engineering sectors. In the buildings and automotive field, low-cost sensors open very interesting perspectives, because they allow one to monitor temperature and humidity distributions together with air quality in a widespread and punctual way and allow for the control of all energy parameters. The main issue remains the validation of the measurements. In this work, we propose an innovative approach to verify the measurements given by some low-cost systems built ad hoc for automotive applications. Two independent low-cost measurement systems were set to measure Particulate Air Matter (PM) concentration, TVOC concentration, CO2 concentration, formaldehyde concentration, air temperature, relative humidity, pressure, air flow velocity, and GPS position. These systems were calibrated for PM concentration measurement by comparison with standard and certified sensors used by the regional authority of the Emilia-Romagna region (ARPAE, Italy) for characterizing air quality. The duration of the analysis, three days, is not representative of the diverse environmental conditions that occur across different seasons. However, the innovation of this approach lies in both the in-field comparison of low-cost and high-quality sensors and the use of proper conversion approaches for mass concentration measurements. A quantitative analysis of the sensors’ performance is given, with a focus on the effects of time granularity, relative humidity, mass conversion from particle counts, and size detection response. The results show that the low-cost sensors’ measurements of air temperature, relative humidity, and particle number concentration are in good agreement with high-quality sensors’ measurements, with a strong impact of relative humidity on performance indicators. Overall, good quality and consistency of the data among the sensors were achieved.

Comprehensive genomic surveillance reveals transmission profiles of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in Pará, Brazil.

Bedaquiline, an antimicrobial used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), was introduced in Brazil in October 2021. Monitoring the emergence and transmission of DR-TB is crucial for implementing public health to control the spread of DR strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. To measure its impact on the multi-drug treatment scheme in the state of Pará, we aimed to conduct genomic surveillance of DR-TB after bedaquiline was introduced in Brazil. Individuals treated for DR-TB between October 2021 and December 2022, in the reference hospital to treat DR-TB cases from the state of Pará, were included in the study. Clinical and bacteriological information was obtained from the National Laboratory Management Environment and the Special TB Treatment Information System. Genomic DNA was extracted from bacterial cultures performed at the Pará Central Laboratory (LACEN-PA). Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was obtained using Illumina Nextera-XT and NextSeq 550 and genomes were analyzed using the MAGMA and TB-Profiler pipelines interpreted according to the World Health Organization (WHO) mutations catalog 2nd edition. Geoprocessing was performed based on the patient's residences. Cutoffs of 5-12 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were used for transmission analysis. From the 103 patients reported as DR-TB, viable cultures were obtained from 67. Forty isolates were selected randomly for WGS. Among these, a mixed infection of M. tuberculosis L1 and L4 and a co-infection of M. tuberculosis and Mycobacterium chelonae were observed. The genotypic drug susceptibility profile of TB stains (39/40) was as follows: sensitive (1/2, 5%), rifampicin mono-resistant (RR) (4/10%), isoniazid mono-resistant (1/2%), multidrug-resistant (MDR) (21/52%), extensively drug-resistant (XDR) (3/7%), pre-XDR (8/20%), and other (1/2%). Among the 38 isolates of M. tuberculosis strains without mixed infection, using a cutoff of 12 SNPs and suggestive of recent TB transmission, 14 (37%) were grouped into five clusters (C1-C5) and included RR (C5), MDR (C3, C4, C5), pre-XDR, and XDR (C2) strains. We recommend greater attention from the regional public health authorities to detect and track resistance to new drugs, especially in areas with pre-XDR and XDR cases. This is the first report on the detection and transmission of XDR-TB in Pará, Brazil, after the recent re-definition of XDR-TB by the WHO in 2021.

Unmet Needs in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus and the Characteristics of the Ideal Treatment: A Spanish Cross-Sectional Survey from a Multidisciplinary Perspective.

Objectives: Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) is underdiagnosed and not fully understood by healthcare professionals, which leads to poor patient management and impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to analyse unmet needs in CKD-aP management and explore the attributes/characteristics that the ideal CKD-aP treatment should have from the perspective of a group of nephrologists, hospital pharmacists, nurses, patient representatives, and regional health authorities in Spain. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted using an e-survey including ad hoc questions (6-point Likert scale) related to unmet needs in CKD-aP and best-worst scaling (BWS) to prioritise the attributes/characteristics of the ideal CKD-aP treatment. The survey was developed from a literature review, a patient focus group, and a multidisciplinary expert committee. Results: A total of 21 people participated, and it was considered, among other aspects, that CKD-aP had a significant impact on patient QoL (4.29/5), but the diagnosis rate and knowledge level of agents involved, as well as current treatment efficacy and safety, were low (1.71/5, 2.19/5, 1.91/5, and 2.67/5, respectively). The attributes "improves overall QoL (physical and mental)", "reduces itch with statistical significance", and "treatment is supported by clinical development/high evidence and has AEMPS (Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices)-approved indication for pruritus" were selected as the most valued attributes. There was a positive balance between best-worst scores (86-5, 71-2, and 78-13 points, respectively). Conclusions: The results show the need to undertake actions to drive relevant changes in current clinical practice to improve CKD-aP diagnosis and management.

Perspective on the role of norms for institutional behavior and policy design in European cross-border regions.

The article analyses how a norm scientific perspective can advance our understanding of cross-border regions and guide future directions of research. Cross-border regions are territorial spaces comprising territory from two or more national states, located directly at the borders of those spaces. Since the 1950s it has become increasingly common that cross-border organizations, constituted by local municipalities and regional authorities and sometimes private entities, are established to coordinate governance processes around shared policy problems. These organizations fit into a Type II model of European multi-level governance as complex, fluid, and carried out in overlapping jurisdictions. A norm scientific perspective focuses on joint expectations as a primary predictor of behavior and thereby on social structures as well as social transformations. In accordance with institutional theory, norms are understood as intersubjective, widely shared, but often implicit, expectations and rules that guide human behavior. The article makes two arguments. First, it argues that a norm-scientific perspective has the potential to significantly advance the scientific community's understanding of various aspects related to how cross-border cooperation emergence and functioning. Second, it argues that cross-border regions constitute a promising venue to advance the knowledge of how norms can be studied and understood.

Engagement with the EU by Local and Regional Authorities from South East Europe

This article applies MLG theory to the study of engagement of local and regional authorities from South East Europe with the EU. It identifies the EU policies that impact the local and regional authorities from the region. This is a reliable predictor of the areas in which they are likely to engage with the EU. The article also identifies the various epiphanies of this engagement. Local and regional authorities from South East Europe engage with the EU through their own national associations but also through the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS). This is a region-wide organisation of which all the national associations of local and regional authorities from South East Europe are members. Lobbying with EU institutions does not play a big role for the local and regional authorities from South East Europe. These authorities, however, both those from EU and those from non-EU countries, attempt to influence EU policy through the national governments and, where the interests of the national government are not aligned with those of sub-national authorities, through the regional network NALAS or other channels, such as European networks of local and regional authorities, the Committee of the Regions, and Brussels- based representation offices. These offices are limited in number and size due to their high cost and the limited benefits they generate, e.g., in terms of impact on policy. The study evidences a different approach to engagement with the EU in EU and non-EU countries from South East Europe. Whilst NALAS creates momentum around the interests of local and regional authorities from South East Europe, its existence also reveals the relative weakness of these sub-national authorities that, due to their limited powers and resources, are unable to engage with the EU directly and must do so through NALAS, European networks, the CoR or, where viable, the national governments.

Considerations for adapting digital competencies and training approaches to the public health workforce: an interpretive description of practitioners’ perspectives in Canada

BackgroundWidespread digital transformation necessitates developing digital competencies for public health practice. Given work in 2024 to update Canada’s public health core competencies, there are opportunities to consider digital competencies. In our previous research, we identified digital competency and training recommendations within the literature. In this study, we explored public health practitioners' experiences and perspectives on adapting identified digital competencies and training recommendations for Canada.MethodsBetween November and December 2023, we conducted an interpretive description using four focus groups with 19 public health practitioners working in regional and federal health authorities across Canada, with at least 3 years’ experience in current roles and experience using digital technologies in practice. We explored practitioners’ experiences using digital technologies and sought their opinions on how digital competency recommendations previously identified could be adapted to Canada’s context. To generate deep insights of practitioners’ subjective experiences and perspectives, we analyzed verbatim transcripts using Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsWe identified three main themes: a) public health systems must evolve to support new digital competencies; b) strengthen the basics before extending towards digital competencies; and c) focus on building general digital competencies with options for specialization where necessary. Findings emphasized matching workforce digital competencies to public health system capabilities and meaningfully integrating digital competencies within existing curricula. Such integration can consider how digital technologies change current public health practice to ensure practitioners are better able to address contemporary public health problems. Findings demonstrated roles for specialized digital programs as resources for learning within health systems and emphasized hands-on real-world training approaches.ConclusionWe need integrated, systems-focused approaches to digital competencies cutting across the current public health curriculum, while creating space for specialized digital public health competencies and roles. Further research is needed to understand requirements for enacting these recommendations in practice.

Prospects for Personnel Training for the Forestry Sector in the Regions of Russia: Arctic Context

Introduction. The development and enhancement of the management efficiency of the forestry sector in the Macroregion of the Northwest and the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation are strategically significant for the country's development, oriented towards global competitiveness. The aim of this study is to analyze the prospects for personnel training within the system of secondary vocational education for the forestry sector in the Northwest and Arctic zones of the Russian Federation. Materials and Methods. The materials for the study were statistical data from two forms of state federal reporting for 2022: No. 1-T (prof) "Information on the number and demand for workers in organizations by professional groups" and form No. SPO-1 "Information about the educational organization that carries out educational activities in educational programs of secondary vocational education." The study employed methods of descriptive statistics, economic-mathematical modeling, and comparative data analysis. Results of the Study. An extended list of 23 directions and specialties of secondary vocational education organizations training qualified personnel for the forestry complex in the Arctic Macroregion and Northwest Russia has been identified. An assessment of the provision of the economy of enterprises and organizations in the forestry sector with qualified personnel has been presented. The analysis revealed 12 entities in the macroregion whose personnel needs for mid-level specialists can be met by graduates from their own region, as well as 13 entities in the macroregion that need to train their personnel beyond the macroregion in other regions of Russia to meet the demand for qualified workers and employees. A mapping tool has been developed, comprising 85 subjects of the Russian Federation, divided into three groups based on the total admission to specialties and directions related to the forestry sector. Discussion and Conclusion. The mapping tool obtained demonstrates that the regions with the highest preparation of forestry specialists are located far from the Arctic zone and Northwest Russia. Meanwhile, the main forest resources of the macroregion's entities are unevenly distributed across their territories, concentrated mainly in the central and southern parts. The proposed mapping tool contributes to addressing the issues of personnel training for the forestry sector through the involvement of all interested actors: applicants, employers, secondary vocational education organizations, and regional executive authorities.

Quality of outpatient palliative care assessed by direct service providers, regional palliative care organisations and healthcare authorities – a nationwide survey from Switzerland

Quality of outpatient palliative care assessed by direct service providers, regional palliative care organisations and healthcare authorities – a nationwide survey from Switzerland

Mediation process in business administration. Preliminary issues

The author’s aim is to introduce the principles on which public entities can simplify the process of resolving economic disputes and the role of the court in the mediation process. The question should be posed as to how economic conflicts can be resolved out of court? Does the public economic administration (units of the public finance sector, in particular local and regional authorities) always have to address claims based on a lawsuit filed before a court or are there alternative solutions that do not violate the principles described in the Act of 17 December 2004 on Liability for Breach of Public Finance Discipline (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2024, item 104)? The article answers this question in the affirmative, indicating that it is permissible by law to carry out extrajudicial mediation which does not, in its essence, contravene the principles described by the provisions of the Act of 17 November 1964 - the Code of Civil Procedure or the Act of 17 December 2004 - the Code of Civil Procedure. Code of Civil Procedure or the Act of 11 September 2019. Public Procurement Law which consequently leads to time savings and tangible financial benefits in the budget of the local government.

CURRENT STATE AND FACTORS DETERMINING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF MEAT ENTERPRISES INDUSTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TUVA

The article presents an analysis and assessment of the Republic of Tyva as one of the largest producers of meat and meat products in Russia. The Republic has regional characteristics that are associated with climatic, environmental features, as well as economic and political factors. Recently, in Russia there has been an increase in the consumption of meat industry products, while this figure lags significantly behind developed countries: 120 kg/person in the USA, 80 kg/person in the EU, 63 kg/person in Russia. In recent years, there has been a positive trend in terms of import substitution of meat and meat products, however, a high share of imports still remains, exceeding the threshold level of food security. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the development of industrial production, as well as increasing the competitiveness of meat industry enterprises, especially at the regional level. The article examines the current state of the meat industry in the Republic and the factors that determine its competitiveness. Purpose: to conduct a study of the current state and identify factors that determine the competitiveness of meat industry enterprises in the Republic of Tyva. Methods: analytical methods were used in the research process. Results. The results of the study show that in order to develop and increase the competitiveness of meat industry enterprises in the Republic of Tyva, it is necessary to introduce effective management methods at enterprises, introduce modern innovative equipment and technologies, as well as provide government support. Scope of results. The article offers a number of recommendations for managers of meat industry enterprises in the republic who want to improve the performance of their enterprises and increase competitiveness, which includes investing in sustainable initiatives, establishing clear goals and objectives and using modern digital solutions, interacting with regional executive authorities.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT OF YOUTH IN THE ARCTIC ZONE OF RUSSIA: SOCIO-CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS (CASE OF ARKHANGELSK AGGLOMERATION)

Background. The article is describes the problems and peculiarities of labor and employment of the younger generation in the Arctic regions of Russia in the context of modern political, economic and socio-cultural reality. Special attention is paid to the results of a sociological study of the youth of the Arkhangelsk agglomeration, where the risks of job instability are quite acute, which in turn leads to high rates of migration attitudes. Purpose. The authors aim to reveal the socio-cultural and economic aspects of the problem of labor and employment of young people living in the Russian Arctic. Methodology. The main research methods used were content analysis of monographic and periodic scientific publications, statistical analysis of socio-economic indicators, and sociological surveys of representatives of the younger generation. Results. It has been established that the main reasons for the migration attitudes of the younger generation of the Arctic region are both the lack of employment opportunities, career growth and decent earnings, as well as dissatisfaction with the “future” and “cultural environment”. At the same time, the authors are convinced that in modern conditions, the successful socio-economic development of the Arctic territories depends on ideological and political stability, life strategies of young people, identity and emotional connection with the territory of residence. Practical implications. The results of the study can be applied in the practice of regional authorities responsible for the implementation of youth policy, including in the field of vocational guidance, employment and employment.

Vaccinating in Different Settings: Best Practices from Italian Regions.

The success of vaccination programs depends on a complex interplay of logistical, social, and structural factors. The objective of this study was to analyze the different approaches to vaccine administration implemented by several Italian regions since the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. After careful qualitative review of information gathered from scientific articles, official reports (grey literature), contact with regional health authorities, and local health departments, five vaccination strategies across several Italian regions focusing on alternative vaccine providers and/or settings were identified. The innovative practices implemented by different actors covered specific topics and were then examined and described in detail. In Veneto, where prevention departments were the main actor, herpes zoster vaccination coverage for the 65-year-old cohort increased from 44.4% to 54.9%; in Tuscany, family pediatricians administered 64% of all childhood vaccines; in Liguria, pharmacies delivered 70.1% of COVID-19 vaccines, while vaccinating in schools in Taranto led to higher human papilloma virus vaccination rates compared to regional and national averages. Finally, in all the regions, hospitals focused on vaccinating healthcare workers and vulnerable populations. The positive outcomes of these five experiences may, in a context of limited resources, encourage other national and international entities to adopt innovative practices, which offer new perspectives beyond the traditional delivery methods (i.e., local health authority vaccination centers for childhood and adolescent immunizations, and family doctors for adults and the elderly). These strategies suggest the efficacy of specific local approaches favored by regional autonomy in optimizing vaccine distribution and coverage.

INTEGRATED STUDY OF INVESTMENT PROCESSES IN THE TURKESTAN REGION

The article presents key indicators that allow ranking regions by the level of their investment attractiveness and activity. An effective regional investment policy is possible only with the development of a specialized mechanism that combines methods, tools, techniques, rules and technologies, as well as communication and organizational links. Such a mechanism allows regional authorities to purposefully regulate investment processes in accordance with set strategic priorities and development goals, ensuring sustainable economic improvement and capital attraction.

Communicative Type “Municipal Employee” in the Media Space: Development of an Automatic Information and Analytical Assessment System

The article examines the issue of representing municipal government in the media space, followed by the proposed solution for automatically identifying signs of destructive and constructive positioning of communicative types of municipal employees in the public information space. The definition of the concept of the communicative type “municipal employee” with verification features is introduced. The results of the analysis of the organization of local self-government on the example of the Moscow region allowed us to conclude that the communicative type “municipal employee” reflects a diversified system of territorial communicative position within the regional government. The information obtained during the analysis of public information space attitudes regarding the activities of municipal employees can be automated with the method of identifying linguistic markers of emotivity to determine the communicative position of territorial authorities. The suggested methodology for effective automation of the studied subject area in the humanities has been verified as possessing a high scientific potential for further research. It is concluded that the development of technology for monitoring and forecasting public threats based on “soft power” methods through automatic and expert work to identify markers of evaluative presentation of communicative types of municipal employees is designed to help regional authorities achieve the desired results in ensuring territorial identity.

Организация транспортного обслуживания населения муниципального образования: правовое регулирование и механизм реализации

Introduction. The relevance of the article is due to the need to improve the efficiency of implementation of public authorities’ powers on matters falling within the competence of local self-government in the part concerning the provision of transport services to the population and the organisation of transport services between settlements within the boundaries of the municipal area. The article deals with the organisation of transport, the quality of transport services, their pricing, and other critical aspects. The implementation of these powers of local administration is one of the brightest examples of real interaction between federal, regional and municipal authorities in order to improve the general standard of living and well-being of the population anywhere in the populated territory of the Russian Federation. Purpose of the study. To analyse the activities of public authorities on the issues of transport services for the population of municipal entities and to present scientifically valid and practically significant proposals to improve the implementation of the specified powers of local self-government bodies. Methods. The research used general scientific methods, such as scientific literature analysis, normative legal acts analysis, comparative analysis, generalisation of the theory and practice on implementation of powers of public administration bodies regarding transport services for the population of municipal entities. The results of the study consist in the fact that based on the analysis of the municipal authorities’ activities on provision of transport services, a number of main directions for improving the implementation of the powers under consideration have been identified, and specific measures for their implementation have been proposed.

Types of organization of communicative management space in the context of the implementation of national projects: regional cross-section

. This article continues a series of studies on the organization of communicative space in the management of regions. The effectiveness of the implementation of certain management decisions may depend on many factors, including a qualitatively built dialogue between interested parties of social management representing the interests of various categories of citizens. The article presents the results of a search study on the identification of types of the communicative management space’ organization in the context of the implementation of national projects in regions with different levels of socio-cultural modernization. The main task was to determine the levels of constructive (balanced) and destructive (inconsistent) interaction between the subjects of three levels – managerial, resource and basic. With the help of secondary conceptualization of data from a mass survey of the population and mass expert surveys conducted in 12 regions of Russian Federation, it was possible to identify typical signs of organized communication between particular subjects in each of the studied areas by analyzing the opinion of experts. The validity of this group of respondents is confirmed by the presence of experience in management practice, education and professional competence. The authors studied the relations between the subjects of management (regional authorities, local self-government, business communities, public organizations, scientific organizations and the population) in each region. There were constructed the types of the communicative management space’ organization of the region by assessing the similarities and differences of communication connections: 1) balanced constructive, 2) with elements of mismatch, 3) inconsistent (unbalanced, destructive). During the analysis, it was revealed that assessment of the interaction of management subjects is related to the assessment of the management style in the region, the agreement with the managerial style of the regional authorities among representatives of the expert community is associated with an assessment of the nature of the constructiveness of relations between regional authorities and the population.

Digitalization of Public Administration and Public-Private Partnership

The need for digital transformation as a national goal determines the search for various ways to ensure its implementation, among which public-private partnership stands out. Being a way to attract private investment, public-private partnership enables to create a legal and financial model in which it is possible to take into account legislative restrictions on the design, creation, operation and transfer of individual public property objects to private ownership. The purpose of the study is to identify the features in the development of the institute of public–private partnership in implementing IT projects in the public sector. Materials and methods. The research used data from «Rosinfra», «Electronic Budget» and the National Center for Public-Private Partnership platforms using statistical methods (graphical, sampling, time series analysis) for data processing, visualization and interpretation. Research results. A large scale and branching of public administration system in Russia, delimitation of authoritative powers and property between the federal center, regional state authorities and local governments, combined with different financial capabilities and investment attractiveness, have led to digital inequality of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The object of the agreement, likelihood of legal risks during its creation, authoritative powers and property rights of the public partner influence the choice of the agreement form within the framework of public-private partnership on projects aimed at digitalization of the public sector. Regional IT projects in the public sector are of the same type, the developer applies a market capture strategy, fully financing the development. The implemented IT projects at the federal level are unique and are characterized by a high proportion of budget investments. A significant proportion of projects are aimed at creating a data collection system (education, sports, transport). Conclusions. Digital transformation of the public sector is heterogeneous, the main drivers at the regional level are projects in sports and education, and those at the federal level are in the transport sector. Digitalization using public-private partnership mechanisms mainly affects collecting background information for public administration purposes. Digitalization of government functions with the involvement of private capital results in the risk of loosing the country's digital sovereignty. Two strategies to implement the projects within the framework of public-private partnership have been identified, while the first is related to promotion of a ready-made product in different regions, and the second is aimed at developing unique solutions for a specific problem. Since public services are poorly commercialized, implementation of IT projects in culture, healthcare, and social protection is almost not observed.