Development Of Social Well-being Research Articles

Characteristics and social significance of the civil service

The article is devoted to the problems of the categorical apparatus of the civil service in Ukraine. The civil service in our country is recognized as one of the most important institutions in the formation and development of Ukrainian statehood. It is from this institute that the quality of functioning of the social and political system as a whole and the solution of multifaceted tasks and functions of the modern state depend. Civil service has the greatest influence on the development of constitutional and legal formations and is the basis of state construction. It is argued that the civil service is a complex and multifunctional, legal and political institution, the essence of which is the performance by officials who are endowed with high professionalism, act in a complex relationship and in close interaction both among themselves and with other systemic entities, political forces, by public organizations and citizens, tasks and functions of the state within the legal field and in accordance with the authority granted to them to create social benefits, further development of social well-being and stability in the state. The most important features of the civil service are highlighted: the content of the civil service is an activity aimed at the practical implementation of tasks and functions of the state (analysis, development and implementation of state policy, ensuring the provision of affordable and high-quality administrative services, etc.); the public nature of this activity; professionalism; politically impartial character. It has been established that the priority of human rights and interests over the interests of the state should be the main feature of modern civil service. The goal of the civil service is disclosed, which consists in streamlining and increasing the efficiency of the processes of formation and implementation of state power and state administration, provided that responsibility for the performance of the powers of the position and social and economic guarantees of the civil service are combined. The main goals and tasks of the civil service have been defined in terms of ensuring the fair, effective and stable activity of state authorities in accordance with their powers and competence, aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of people and citizens, as well as creating conditions for the development of civil society.

Analysing of the territorial competitiveness index in Izmir through dynamic model

Transition towards more sustainable and resilient economies is crucial to provide sustainable economic development by considering environmental protection and social well-being. There is an increasing focus on the concept of territorial competitiveness that encompasses the aspects of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Thus, this study aims to analyse the factors affecting the territorial competitiveness index in the Izmir town. To facilitate a comprehensive analysis of the factors that impact territorial competitiveness, a systematic approach is employed through the use of a system dynamic model. This model enables the exploration of the complex and dynamic relationships between key parameters, providing insights into their interdependencies and how they cooperatively influence the territorial competitiveness index. The results show that Gross Domestic Product growth rate, renewable energy production and technology innovation index is increased rapidly. This increase caused by development of social well-being in the region. However, sustainable land use and waste is decreased and therefore CO2 is increased in the 2010 and 2027. Besides, territorial competitiveness index is expected to increase till 2027 since subsidies in energy and material (re)use, efficient use of resources (circular economy), achievement of economic development and technological investments. Governments and businesses should adopt sustainable strategies for improving territorial competitiveness index and balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social welfare in the regional context.

Investing in industrial archaeology to develop knowledge and social wellbeing

This paper aims to present how industrial archaeology may support knowledge transfer and social wellbeing development. An inductive approach is proposed. The research strategy includes a multiple case study of Italian industrial companies that have invested in industrial archaeology since 2000. The choice of companies is based on a strategy of theoretical sampling. The findings outline how it is possible to turn old places - often degraded and abandoned - in 'new' spaces for social meeting and cultural sharing by means of investments in industrial archaeology. Thanks to the mentioned changes both wellbeing and social inclusion are fostered with supporting the achieving of higher levels of social happiness. This paper discusses some Italian industrial companies that are investing in industrial archaeology to create value in a knowledge and social wellbeing development perspective in the 21st century.