Level Of Social Protection Research Articles

FEATURES OF SOCIAL PROTECTION UNDER CONDITIONS OF DECENTRALIZATION OF BUDGETARY POWERS

Introduction. One of the indicators of society's development is the current system of social protection, its effective organization ensures the stable development of society. In the context of decentralization of budgetary powers, local authorities become guarantors of social protection and direct providers of public services, whose main task is to provide citizens with an adequate level of social protection, which is carried out in accordance with state standards. The purpose of the article is to research of the social protection of the population in the conditions of budget decentralization and substantiation of proposals for its improvement in terms of improving the efficiency of social services. Results. The centralized and decentralized models of social protection in Ukraine were considered. The powers of central and local authorities in the implementation of social protection and the provision of social services were systematized. The dynamics of expenditures on social protection from the state budget, local budgets and state extra-budgetary funds was analyzed. Data on changes in the distribution of expenditures between state and local budgets were presented. Conclusions. The main directions of financing the social protection system were indicated. The advantages of the decentralized model of public services over the centralized one were emphasized. In the context of improving the effectiveness of social protection and the quality of social services, it is proposed to reduce the hierarchical network of budgetary institutions in the field of social services, monitoring and analyzing the number of socially vulnerable groups and providing social services on a competitive basis. The implementation of the proposed measures will improve the social protection system and will allow more rational use of public funds.

Human dignity - the basis of human rights to social protection

We argue that using human dignity as a criterion for determining social protection measures is an effective method. Although the concept of human dignity used in the constitutions of individual countries and international documents is vague and contradictory, it can be taken as a basis when justifying the human right to such a level of social protection that guarantees life with human dignity. That is, we adhere to the widespread opinion that human rights are justified by human dignity. We discuss how the concept of human dignity can influence the coercion of state authorities in Kazakhstan to fulfil their obligations to citizens on social assistance, how this concept can influence state social policy. Thus, the submissions can serve as a basis for the improvement of the regulatory legal framework in rights and freedoms protection.

Increasing the Level of Social Protection of the Population: The Development Features of the Insurance Market of the Russian Federation

The relevance of the study of the insurance market is associated with the strengthening of its role in increasing the level of social protection of the population, increasing the volume of investments in the development of the state economy, as well as exempting the state budget from additional costs for reimbursing losses from unforeseen events. Without insurance market development, it is impossible to ensure the safety of the socio-economic development of the state, the continuity of the functioning of business actors, improving the population welfare and many other guarantees that compensate for the effects of the current risks of environment. The aim of the work is to determine the features of the development of the insurance market in Russia, as well as to identify problems and prospects of its functioning in order to increase the level of social protection of the population. We use modern general scientific and special research methods, including deduction, induction, analysis, synthesis, abstraction, generalization, system analysis, comparison. Currently, the Russian insurance market actively reformed in accordance development strategy; however, due to the crisis processes in the economy, the full implementation of measures is somewhat difficult. The conjuncture of the insurance market is quite sensitive to fluctuations of economy; therefore, in the future its development will depend on economic and political factors, external and internal threats. Many problems solution depends on the use of modern insurance technologies (InsurTech), which combine traditional insurance methods and IT innovations. New approaches require preliminary pilot implementation with subsequent scaling, and legal regulation, the development of digital law in Russia.

MODERNIZATION OF SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF TELEMEDICINE IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL-SOCIAL EXPERTISE

One of the main duties of the Russian Federation is to respect and protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens. In addition, the Russian Federation as a social state the activities of which are designed to provide a decent life and a high level of social protection for all categories of the citizens, without exception, by regulating social, economic and other spheres of society provides social support to all segments of the population, paying special attention to certain categories of citizens which, due to life circumstances or health conditions, need social assistance and special support from the state. The main massif in the category of socially unprotected layers of the population are people with physical disabilities. Comprehensive support for the above category of citizens is carried out, among other things, based on the decision of the medical and social examination. However, the current situation has greatly complicated the on-site examination of disabled people and predetermined the correspondence order as the only possible mechanism for medical and social examination during the coronavirus pandemic. Thus, in fact, conditions close to emergency sent medical and social expertise to the path of telemedicine.

Peculiarities of determining propriety of a party in public legal disputes on appealing decisions of medical and social expert commissions and military physician boards by the Ministry of defence of Ukraine

In the process of developing a legal democratic state on the way to European integration, the Ukrainian society and the state as a subject of law face the next tasks related to the implementation in national legislation, the state policy of standards and principles of international law, embodied, in particular, in the provisions of international agreements between Ukraine and the European community.
 One of the significant agreements that contributed to the revision of the conceptional approaches to law-making and enforcement activities in Ukraine is “The Agreement on Association between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, on the other hand”, ratified Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament on September 16, 2014. Under this Agreement, Ukraine undertook a number of commitments, in particular to increase the level of social protection of the population (Article 420 of the Agreement). In order to achieve this goal, among others an effective system of organizational and legal guarantees (means and measures) for ensuring social rights of citizens should be functioning in the state, which in turn should be based on the close cooperation of Ukraine with the European community in the field of justice, freedom and security with to ensure the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of states (Article 1 of the Agreement). In accordance with the Regulations of article 14 of the Agreement within the framework of such cooperation, the state should attach particular importance to the establishment of the rule of law and the strengthening of institutions of all levels in the field of administration generally and law enforcement and judicial authorities in particular. Cooperation should be aimed, in particular, at strengthening the judiciary, improving its effectiveness, ensuring its independence and impartiality and fight against corruption, and should be based on the principle of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The food of life: an evaluation of the impact of cash grant receipt and good parenting on child nutrition outcomes in South Africa and Malawi

Social protection interventions (inclusive of cash grant receipt and care provision) have been found to be effective in response to some of the negative implications of the HIV epidemic on children and families. This study explores the impact of cash grant receipt and care provision (operationalised as good parenting) on child nutritional outcomes. In this cross-sectional study, 854 children and younger adolescents (5–15 years) and caregivers affected by HIV, attending community-based organisations in South Africa and Malawi, were interviewed. Interviews comprised inventories on socio-demographic information, family data, cash grant receipt and child nutrition. Parenting was measured using a composite scale. Logistic regression and marginal effects analyses were used to explore the associations between differing levels of social protection (none; either cash or good parenting; cash and good parenting) and child nutritional outcomes. One hundred and sixty children (20.3%) received neither cash nor good parenting; 501 (63.5%) received either cash or good parenting and 128 (16.2%) received both cash and good parenting. In comparison to no intervention, receipt of either cash or good parenting was significantly associated with child non-stunting, the child having sufficient food, and the child not looking thin. Three (3/7) nutritional outcomes showed increased improvement amongst children receiving both cash and good parenting care including child-reported non-hunger, child non-stunting and parental report of sufficient food. Marginal effects analyses further identified an additive effect of cash and good parenting on child nutritional outcomes. This study indicates that receipt of combined cash and good parenting, when compared to cash grant receipt alone, has positive effects on nutrition-related child outcomes.

Non-standard employment in Kazakhstan as an object of structural modeling

Phenomenon of employment transformation in the modern economy is the subject of active discussions. Identification of factors influencing its development and the construction of a model of «new» (non-standard) employment are particularly topical. Based on the results of previous studies, we have identified both personal (human capital, education) and external factors (digitalization, social protection), put them forward and tested hypotheses about their impact on non-standard employment. We have constructed a structural model that reflects both the factors affecting non-standard employment, and the socio-economic parameters of society affected by non-standard employment (income and social inequality). We have assessed reliability and internal consistency of the model as well. Based on the results obtained, we have determined the degree of studied factors’ influence on non-standard employment in Kazakhstan. For the research, we used methods of online polling, modeling using structural equations (SEM) of SmartPLS software. Based on the results of the PLS analysis, we have identified two main issues of non-standard employment in Kazakhstan: a low level of social protection and inability to accumulate human capital of employees. Obtained determination coefficients (0.8, 0.5, and 0.58) indicate that the unstable nature of non-standard employment (instability, low wages) leads to an increase in poverty and social inequality. We have proposed measures to regulate these issues by improving legislation on social insurance for non-standardly employed citizens, and taking active measures to promote employment, including a state employment program.

Developing the right to social security: the experience of European countries

Goal: analysis of the development trend of social security law in the practice of developed European countries.Methods of research: analysis and study of domestic legislation on social security.Results: The article analyzes the legislation on social security of a number of economically developed countries of WesternEurope (Germany, France, Great Britain). The main purpose of the analysis is to identify the consistency of the social security legislationof these countries with international law and to identify opportunities to benefit from the positive experience of these countries ingeneral.A high level of social protection is being established in these countries. Nevertheless, the presence of differences in the internalpolitical situation, national traditions, the level of economic development and the social sphere is noted. It is recognized that the leadingstates of Western Europe, despite their natural differences, have common values that unite them. This is due to the fact that these stateshave long recognized that social justice and social equality contribute to economic development. The European social model providesfor joint actions of states and civil society in this area, aimed at meeting the material needs of all citizens, participation in society,strengthening social cohesion.Discussion: take advantage of the experience of developed European countries in the development of social security legislation.

Gendered Perspectives on Services Trade and Investment

The service economy, and services trade and investment, are potentially important sources of inclusive growth by supplying considerable employment opportunities for female workers in light of the skills and work attributes often at play in services work. Services can play an important role in closing gender gaps, alleviating poverty and addressing the many forms of workplace discrimination weighing more heavily on female workers, managers and business owners. Economies around the world at all development levels are experiencing patterns of structural transformation resulting in a sustained rise in the share of services in key economic aggregates – output, employment, trade and foreign direct investment (FDI). Cross-border trade and investment can accelerate the pace at which economies specialize in tertiary output, employment and cross-border exchange. And trade and investment policies designed to induce an orderly process of structural change can help promote greater inclusiveness and address gender gaps in employment and work conditions. But trade policy alone cannot address a range of factors holding back the employment and economic opportunities of women and often confining them to a narrow range of service sectors and occupational categories. Trade-induced increases in employment opportunities for women often may not necessarily lead to reduced inequalities, such as gender segregation in types of occupations and activities, gender gaps in terms of wages and working conditions, and gender-specific constraints in access to productive resources, infrastructure, and services. Policies aimed at affording women higher levels of social protection, lessened time burdens flowing from household responsibilities, better access to education, vocational training, finance and information networks as well as strengthened entrepreneurial skills all form important complements for sustained improvements in female empowerment in services and beyond, as do steps taken to combat gender discrimination in all its forms. Trade in services, gender, structural change, female empowerment, international trade negotiations, World Trade Organization.

PROBLEMS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE PROCESS OF FORMATION OF THE FINANCIAL MECHANISM OF NON-STATE SOCIAL INSURANCE IN UKRAINE

In this article, the authors substantiate the need for further reform of the national system of private social insurance in Ukraine through a thorough analysis of its financial mechanism. The purpose of the article is a comprehensive analysis of the financial mechanism of private social insurance in Ukraine, providing conclusions and recommendations for its further improvement. The authors use the following research methods: analysis (in the study of individual components of the financial mechanism), synthesis (in generalizing the results of the study of the formation of the financial mechanism), scientific abstraction (taking into account only certain external and internal factors of the system). The paper uses economic and institutional analysis, as the studied sources are primarily analytical documents, scientific publications and regulations. The authors provide a definition of the financial mechanism of private social insurance. The list of studied objects includes: revenues, expenditures, reserves, financial methods and levers (planning and forecasting, investing, lending, incentives, liability, taxation, transfers) and related support (information, regulatory and organizational) of the financial mechanism of the non-governmental social insurance. A comparative analysis of the relevant elements of the financial mechanism (and activities in general) of organizations that provide services for private social insurance: life insurance companies and private pension funds. The results indicate that increasing the level of social protection of citizens in Ukraine is possible only with a comprehensive improvement of the studied financial mechanism. The conclusion is made about the need for further research on the selected problem, especially - the experience of partner countries. Key words: financial mechanism, methods, levers, non-state social insurance, insurance and pension contributions, wage fund, participant, insurance company, non-state pension fund.

Welfare Chauvinism? Refugee Flows and Electoral Support for Populist‐Right Parties in Industrial Democracies

ObjectivesThe objective of this article is to examine whether refugee flows are associated with an increase in electoral support for populist‐right parties. The empirical evidence on this so far remains mixed. This article argues that refugee inflows alone are an inaccurate predictor of the success of populist‐right parties. Rather, refugee inflows can lead to a rise in electoral support for populist‐right parties where traditional welfare states are expansive—the so‐called welfare chauvinism argument, wherein natives already dependent on high levels of social welfare are likely to see refugees as interlopers who free‐ride on welfare and thereby threaten the welfare of locals.MethodsThis article deploys Tobit and OLS fixed effect estimators in panel data covering 27 OECD countries during the period 1990–2014 (25 years).ResultsThere is no evidence to suggest that refugee inflows per se increase electoral support for populist‐right parties. However, a positive effect of refugee inflows on electoral support for populist‐right parties is conditional upon a higher degree of social welfare spending, which supports the propositions of “welfare chauvinism.” Moreover, support for populist‐right parties increases when the degree of labor market regulation and welfare spending is high. These results are robust to alternative data, sample, and estimation techniques.ConclusionThe results suggest that societies with higher levels of social protection through high taxes might fuel “welfare chauvinism,” in which the segments of native population fear significant welfare losses from inflow of refugees.

Relevant Issues of Property Rights Protection in Ukraine

The issue of protecting property rights today is one of the most important, and depends both on the state and in on the owners of these rights. Despite the fact that Ukraine strives to join the European Union, its legal system is still far from international standards. For example, if the owner of property does not possess at least initial knowledge in the field of protecting his rights, then his property may be at risk, problems may emerge not only from authorities, but also from other owners, entrepreneurs or legal entities. Another issue that should be noted is intellectual property, the concept and regulation of which is necessary for the successful development of the state and its investment attractiveness. The main goal of this paper is to analyze the status of the issue of property rights protection in Ukraine and create a development strategy that can be an important component of a national security strategy. In the paper, along with questions of legislative support of citizens` property rights, considered legislative methods of increasing the potential of enterprises and the level of social protection of the population. Based on the experience of protecting property rights in the European Union, it is shown that the basis for legal protection should be economic feasibility, and not the political situation of the executive and legislative branches. As a result, measures were developed with the help of which the legislative framework and human rights activities should be improved to the level of the EU countries, where special attention is paid to human rights, and, therefore, the property.

Public attitudes towards a European minimum income benefit: How (perceived) welfare state performance and expectations shape popular support

The economic crisis and the unequal degree to which it has affected European Union (EU) member states have fuelled the debate on whether the EU should take responsibility for the living standards of European citizens. The current article contributes to this debate by investigating for the first time public support for an EU-wide minimum income benefit scheme. Through an analysis of data from the European Social Survey 2016, our results reveal that diverging national experiences and expectations are crucial in understanding why Europeans are widely divided on the implementation of such a benefit scheme. The analysis shows that (1) welfare state generosity and perceived welfare state performance dampen support, (2) those expecting that ‘more Europe’ will increase social protection levels are much more supportive, (3) the stronger support for a European minimum income benefit in less generous welfare states is explained by more optimistic expectations about the EU’s domestic impact and (4) lower socioeconomic status groups are more supportive of this policy proposal. These findings can be interpreted in terms of sociotropic and egocentric self-interests, and illustrate how (perceived) performance of the national welfare state and expectations about the EU’s impact on social protection levels shape support for supranational social policymaking.

Світовий досвід формування та реалізації політики соціального захисту учасників бойових дій

Formulation of the problem. The policy of social protection of combat veterans, namely participants of hostilities (hereinafter referred to as POH), in developed countries is a priority issue of state management. The countries of the world that have achieved a high level of social protection for veterans and are able to ensure the competitiveness of military service include the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France. Also, experience of Croatia and Georgia may be of interest for Ukraine.Lack of experience in coping with the consequences for combat veterans actualizes scientific research into the achievements in this area of the countries with the positive practice of developing social security systems for veterans, which will allow improving the national social protection system, taking into account the economic, political and other realias of Ukraine.Analysis of recent research and publications. Extensive research into the best international practices of social protection of combat veterans was carried out by many domestic and foreign researchers and public NGOs, among which the following deserve special attention: A. Husak, I. Datsyuk, S. Korolev, Yu. Kalagin, O. Shkuropatsky, OO Kondratenko, Ukrainian Union of Afghan Veterans, The Legal Hundred, European Information and Research Center, and others. Despite the rather diverse approach to the problem in the scientific literature, the works that would comprehensively reveal the peculiarities of the implementation of world experience in the formulation and implementation of the state policy of social protection of POH are currently lacking.Formulating the purpose of the article. The purpose of the article is to investigate the institutional, regulatory, and practical aspects of the formation and implementation of social protection policy for veterans - combatants in a number of countries of the world.Outline of the main research material. Most developed countries had a rather long period of formulating combat veterans' social protection policies and developing appropriate mechanisms for their implementation: from the end of the eighteenth to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Generalization of world experience in developing a system of social protection for combat veterans, in particular the USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Croatia and Georgia were conducted according to the following parameters: policy-makers and policy-implementators, legislative support and main activities in the field of social protection of combat veterans.The subjects of formation of the state policy of social protection of veterans are the bodies of state power and institutes of civil society which define the basic directions of protection. It should be noted that the governments of these countries have an appropriate executive body which, together with other institutions, implements social security policy for combat veterans - POH. In the US and Croatia, the main executive body is the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, in the United Kingdom and Germany - the Ministry of Defense, in France - the Ministry of the Armed Forces, in Georgia - the State Veterans Service.It should be noted that the military legislation of these countries is constantly updated in line with the challenges of today. A number of common features and differences can be distinguished regarding the directions of the state policy of social protection of POH and combat veterans. The main directions are: pension and preferential care, health care, vocational adaptation and psychological rehabilitation, housing issues. Effective information platforms, preferential mortgages, life insurance and pastoral care also are in force in many countries.Conclusions. It is advisable for Ukraine to develop social protection system for combat veterans, focusing and relying on already existing effective mechanisms for implementing veterans 'social protection policies in developed countries, a convenient system of enquiries for citizens, efficient feedback, a high level of awareness combat veterans of their rights and guarantees, effective social support programs.The direction of further research may be international mechanisms for communication between public authorities, civil society institutions and veterans, means of establishing effective feedback, maintaining the image of combat veterans, their social adaptation.

Constructing an index for comparing human resources management sustainability in Europe

AbstractAssuming that a company's institutional context influences its sustainability approach and its human resources management (HRM), this article compares firms' sustainable HRM systems across countries. Despite the presence of a supranational government, different social models exist in Europe according to the level of social protection in each country. The article compares the engagement of companies with sustainable HRM across Europe and develops an index with which to compare HRM sustainability in countries that present significant institutional differences: Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The index is constructed based on a formative measurement model, which reflects the implementation levels of sustainable HRM in 106 western European firms. The index reveals significant differences between companies from the four countries and between liberal and coordinated market economies, indicating the need to address the impact of the national institutional context on firms' HRM sustainability.

Social Problems of Servicemen and their Families in the Conditions of Anti-Terrorist Operation

The article analyzes the current state of solving the problems of social protection of servicemen in the conditions of the Anti-terrorist operation. The analysis of normative-legal provision in the sphere of social protection of servicemen and members of their families is carried out. A number of normative legal acts regulating the issues of social protection of servicemen and members of their families are analyzed. The main directions of social protection of anti-terrorist operation participants are determined: creation of a single register of anti-terrorist operation participants, which will provide them and their families with an appropriate level of social protection and guarantees; building an effective model of monetary support for servicemen; creation of an effective mechanism for providing housing for servicemen and their families; increasing the efficiency of the existing system of benefits and compensations for anti-terrorist operation participants and members of their families; improvement of the mechanism of solving social problems in the conditions of military training, military and auxiliary service; creation of a system of psychological and physiological rehabilitation; provision of sanatorium treatment.

Тенденції трансформації ринку праці в умовах формування цифрової економіки.

The article is devoted to the research of trends of transformation of the labor market in the conditions of formation of the digital economy. Signs of transformation of the world labor market are considered. The features of freelance development in the conditions of digital economy formation are investigated. An analysis of the global trends in freelancing is conducted. It is proven that nowadays freelancing has covered most of the countries of the world and is developing too fast. According to the results of SWOT analysis, the positive aspects of freelance for the freelancer are freedom of choice of work, saving time and being able to earn income above the region of residence of the person. However, such jobs can be unstable, with low levels of social protection and lack of career growth. A positive aspect for the customer is the reduction of costs associated with renting premises, expenses and office equipment and office, bonuses, allowances, social benefits and more. However, there may be problems with quality control of the freelancers’ work. The main problems of freelancers' social and labor relations are revealed, including wage unstable, social insecurity and discrimination. The article analyzes examples of regulating freelancers in some countries in Europe and the USA. It has been proven that it is necessary to improve the legal regulation of freelancing in labor law in order to determine the rights and obligations of the parties who enter into such relations.

Проблеми фінансування сфери соціального захисту населення в Україні

The article explores the problems and prospects of further reforming and improving financial support for social protection of the population in Ukraine. The modern problems of financing the sphere of social protection of the population in Ukraine are identified and ways to overcome them are outlined. The analysis of expenses of the consolidated budget of Ukraine for education in 2010-2018 is carried out. It has been revealed that the most significant source of financing for healthcare institutions is the funds of state and local budgets, while funds received from other sources are only an additional financial resource. Therefore, the main form of financial support for the health sector is budget financing. It is determined that the source of financing social security is the budget and extrabudgetary sources. The types of sources of financing social security are given. It is proved that one of the significant obstacles to the effective implementation of social policy in our country is the insufficient level of its financial support, combined with the irrational planning, distribution and inefficient use of available financial resources. The dynamics of the size of the main state social standards of Ukraine in 2014-2019 is presented. An analysis of the data showed that the size of the minimum pension in Ukraine is several times less than the value of the minimum consumer basket, which is the basis for determining the level of the living wage and, in fact, the level of the living wage. Such an imbalance indicates an extremely low level of social protection of the country's population. A set of measures is proposed to solve the problems of financing the sphere of social protection of the population in Ukraine. The main directions of ensuring high-quality social protection of the population of Ukraine are determined.

КАТЕРИНОСЛАВСЬКЕ ТА СІМФЕРОПОЛЬСЬКЕ БЛАГОДІЙНІ ТОВАРИСТВА:КОМПАРАТИВНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ

The article aims at studying the largest charitable societies in Katerynoslav and Simferopol as an example of public care in the Ukrainian lands in the pre-Soviet period. The main directions of their activity are highlighted, common features and peculiarities are determined. Charitable institutions were established, which functioned at the expense of societies. It is proved that charitable activity was one of the factors increasing the level of social protection of the most vulnerable segments of the population in provincial cities. Interest in the topic of charity is inexhaustible, as it is associated with the study of cultural and spiritual traditions, which this phenomenon is associated with in society. Among a wide range of problematic issues, today the activities of charitable societies at the level of the regions of Ukraine are insufficiently studied. The aim of the article is to study and compare the activities of Katerynoslav and Simferopol charitable societies to improve financial situation of vulnerable groups in Katerynoslav and Tavriya provinces. The method of comparative analysis is applied. The main amount of funds came from the collection of direct donations through the organization of charity events (concerts, performances), through salary books and subscription letters. Katerynoslav Charitable Society had a much larger turnover of funds, revenues and expenditures. It is obvious that it collected more donations and was more active in entrepreneurial activity. The successful activity of Katerynoslav and Simferopol charitable societies reflected a wide range of social needs of Southern Ukrainians and was directed, first of all to financial support of vulnerable segments of the population. Over the time, help became more targeted. Attempts were made to solve the problems of social care for the infirm, professional begging and unemployment by creating shelters and working houses. Attention was paid to the main role of women in managing societies and cooperation with local authorities was monitored.

Proposals for Possible Amendments to the Association Agreement between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, on the other hand

An analysis of the achievements of Ukraine as a result of the implementation of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU, as well as the limitations that indicate the need to update it in accordance with new challenges and challenges. The article contains proposals of experts of the Institute of Industrial Economics on appropriate amendments to the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU, concerning Chapter V “Economic and sectoral cooperation”, namely Ukraine’s integration into the European Research Area (Chapter 9 “Cooperation in Science and Technology”) and integration of Ukraine’s environmental policy in the field of industrial and regional policy of the state (Chapter 6 “Environment”). In particular, proposals were made to include in Chapter 9 the following provisions: approval of research institutions of Ukraine as important subjects of the European Research Area; coordination of Ukraine’s scientific policy with EU scientific policy; active participation of universities, National and branch academies of sciences of Ukraine in European scientific and technical cooperation; joint use and development of the European research infrastructure, integration into the European cloud of open science. The expediency of supplementing Chapter 6 with provisions on the development and deepening of cooperation in the field of revitalization of abandoned and abandoned industrial facilities has been substantiated in the framework of the improvement of the Association Agreement signed with the EU. Recommendations are also provided for Section III “Justice, Freedom and Security” to increase the level of social protection of workers in the context of Ukraine’s integration into the EU digital market (Article 17 “Treatment of employees”).