Priorities Of Socio-economic Development Research Articles

The intermediate performance of territories of priority socio-economic development in Russia in conditions of macroeconomic instability

The Russian economy in recent years has faced the influence of a number of negative factors due to macroeconomic instability and increased foreign policy tensions. In these conditions the considerable constraints faced processes of socio-economic development of regions of the Russian Federation. In this article the authors attempt to analyze the key indicators of socio-economic development of the regions in which it was created and operate in the territories of priority socio-economic development. These territories are concentrated in the Far Eastern Federal District. The article identified, processed, and interpreted indicators, allowing to produce a conclusion on the interim effectiveness of the territories of priority socio-economic development in Russia in conditions of macroeconomic instability.

Dynamics of land use (2007–2014) and future prospects for development of Russkii Island (Gulf of Peter the Great)

The dynamics of land use in Russkii Island is considered for the period from 2007 to 2014, and some issues of its future development are analyzed. The areas of lands of different categories and the maps of land use on the Sapernyi Peninsula are provided for different time spans. It is established that the implementation of the program of the preparation of Vladivostok for APEC Summit 2012 led to a substantial change in the land use pattern in Russkii Island: the area not involved in the economic turnover decreased by 5.09%, the zone of production, engineering and transport infrastructure increased by a factor of 21.5, and the share of lands for recreational purposes increased more than twice. It is shown that recreational activities implying a decrease in the share of lands not drawn into the economic turnover by more than a factor of 5 must become the dominant kind of land use (according to the program of development of Vladivostok). Attention is focused on the issue related to the creation of the territory of priority socioeconomic development in Russkii Island through the use of private-state partnership mechanisms. It is pointed out that the implementation of the development plans for the island is delayed, in spite of the legislative and financial support from federal and regional authorities. Emphasis is placed on the need to develop the program of comprehensive substantiation, modeling and forecasting of the development of Russkii Island in the interests of the sustainable functioning of the natural-economic system.

Приоритеты управления социально-экономическим развитием регионов России

The article discusses management priorities of socio-economic development of the regions of Russia in accordance with the Concept «Strategy of socio-economic development of the regions of the Russian Federation». The conclusion is made about the importance of the choice of effective management priorities of socio-economic development of the country regions in implementing the strategy of socio-economic development of its regions.

О стратегии социально-экономического развития регионов (на примере Центрального Федерального округа)

The article proves the importance of the strategic approach to the management of the economy of the region; a comparative analysis of the strategy objectives and priorities of socio-economic development of the regions of the Central Federal District of Russia is presented; it is concluded that competitiveness of the regions and of Russia as a whole depends on their ability to implement the strategy of their social and economic development.

Finance reform under local integration

Revealed the essence of local finance manifested in economic relations, and their struc-ture is a combination of local budgets, special purpose budget funds; budget funds of local governments; public funds of funds banks if their share capital formed at the expense of lo-cal governments; fund municipal enterprises, institutions and organizations. The analysis on fundamental scientific research on local budgets. Defined-purpose local governments. Systematized theoretical definition of municipal finances. Formed impact of reform of lo-cal finance to ensure the improvement of socio-economic status of the region to the Euro-pean Union for more confident of Ukraine’s integration into Europe. Found that imple-menting fiscal policy in terms of spending, local authorities are guided by the priorities of socio-economic development of the region or administrative unit in line with national principles defined government policy document. Discovered topical issues of local budgets as the existence of significant differences in the regulatory and legislative framework - the excessive centralization of local budgets unstable sources of local revenues inadequacy of intergovernmental relations. It was found that to radically change the existing system of functioning of local budgets, as required considerable time gap and improving the theoreti-cal and methodological and regulatory framework of the local budgets

DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF CLOSED CITIES IN THE ARCTIC

Retracted article The paper estimates the ongoing changes in the Russian closed administrative territorial entities’ functioning under the infl uence of external factors that are expressed in the current aggravation of the international situation, and internal – long-term buildup of strategic military capabilities and strengthening of the role of defensive sector in the economy of Russia. The problem of harmonization of national security and socio-economic development priorities of the closed cities of the Russian Arctic is considered.

Анализ согласованности приоритетов социально-экономического развития Ростовской области

The article is devoted to the formation of an integrated system of priorities of socio-economic development of the region, in connection with which the author carried out a comparative analysis of the main program and target documents the socio-economic development of the Rostov region from the point of view presented in these development priorities identified primarily sectoral nature of their definition, and shows it the main disadvantages is justified «horizontal» approach to the definition of development priorities in the region.

Ensuring economic safety by law enforcement authorities in the context of the priorities of socio-economic development and the new Russian national security strategy

Ensuring economic safety by law enforcement authorities in the context of the priorities of socio-economic development and the new Russian national security strategy

Ensuring economic safety by law enforcement authorities in the context of the priorities of socio-economic development and the new Russian national security strategy

At the end of December 2015, was approved a new national security Strategy of the Russian Federation, which is one of the basic documents of strategic planning of activity of state bodies regarding domestic and foreign policy, formally defining the national interests and national strategic priorities of the Russian Federation in the field of defense; state and public safety; improve the quality of life of Russian citizens; economic growth; science, culture, technology, education, and health. ecology of living systems and rational use of natural resources and of strategic stability and equitable strategic partnership. The compilation and analysis of data of official statistics over the last decade show negative trends and the dynamics of social indicators of economic security. In accordance with the Concept, by 2020 the unemployment rate should be no more than 4-5%, inflation is 3.5%, the population with incomes below the subsistence minimum is 6.2%. According to the conservative scenario by 2030, unemployment should be at the level of 4.7%, inflation is 3.8%, the population with incomes below the subsistence minimum – 8%. Given the data and the analysis of these documents as a whole show that the concept of the provisions and forecasts require making significant adjustments based on layer-lived situation inside the country and in the world and the need to change approaches to the ongoing socio-economic policy. In modern conditions the effective implementation of the provisions of the new national security Strategy is of great importance for the further successful development of the Russian Federation.

РЕГІОНАЛЬНА ПОЛІТИКА В АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНСЬКІЙ РЕСПУБЛІЦІ: АКТИВІЗАЦІЯ НАПЕРЕДОДНІ ПРЕЗИДЕНТСЬКИХ ВИБОРІВ 2013 РОКУ

The article reveals the peculiarities of regional policy in Azerbaijan, the reasons for its activation on the eve of presidential elections, as well as the actions of the government and the president to resolve socio-economic problems in the regions of the country. In Azerbaijan, as in other Commonwealth of Independent States(CIS) countries in the period of independence, it is observed a priority socio-economic development of the metropolitan region and the surrounding territory. Regional policy in Azerbaijan was implemented only after the start of economic growth and flow of funds in the state budget. The first “State Program on Socio-Economic Development of Regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2004–2008 years” was adopted in February 2004. It was the general system development project. It envisaged the elimination of gaps in the levels of socio-economic development between the capital and the regions, in particular, disparities in education, in access to social and cultural services. In 2008, the second “State Program of Socio-Economic Development of regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2009-2013 years” was approved. Unlike the first, one of the priorities of its objectives was to promote and support the development of entrepreneurship and innovation in the regions. However, social inequality in the Azerbaijani society was preserved through the existence of socio-economic imbalances in the country’s regions development, comparing with the center. This caused social unrest and ferment on the eve of the presidential election of 2013. Social discontent of the population of regions of Azerbaijan showed that economic growth in the country had little impact on the living standards of the population and a large part of officials. The two programs of the regions development promoted to the solution of problems of those regions, which were adjacent to the nation’s capital. The reasons for the failure of the regional policy the government as well as opposition found out from the corruption. However, senior management recognized the corruption among officials of middle and lower ranks, while the opposition politicians accused in it also the president and his inner circle. The complex social situation of ordinary citizens was due not only to corrupt practices of local officials, but also a significant limitation of the constitutional powers of local self-government, which was actually inactive. On the eve of the presidential election in 2013 the authorities carried out a number of activities and approved initiatives to improve the socio-economic development of regions of the country: the replacement of the heads of local executive authorities, meetings between ministers and population of regions in order to accelerate their development. All this, as well as criticism of the President of the officials wore reelection character, to increase confidence to the President. However, society related to it with skepticism.

Analysis of Performance Indicators of Functioning of Territories with Special Economic Status in the Russian Federation

Socio-economic development of regions should be based on their production, investment, resource potentials and taking into account geographic, demographic and other features. Support and regulation of development processes is a key task of regional public policy, having at their disposal a fairly wide range of instruments. In order to ensure the accelerated development of some territories of the Russian Federation currently implemented national target programmes which provide the formation of the most favorable conditions for the inflow of investment into various fields of regional development. In the framework of this article discusses the interim results of functioning of special economic zones and territories of priority socio-economic development in Russia, carried out their comparison and analysis, and discusses the key aspects of control and monitoring indicators of their effectiveness. Performance management involves a set of measures aimed at timely identification of metrics and indicators that allow you to track turning points in the socio-economic development. According to the authors of the article, a key condition for formation of system of indicators of the functioning of territories is to ensure its universality and at the same time taking into account the specific features of each territory. There are many approaches to the classification of the indicators and indicators of socio-economic development. In the framework of the given classification it is advisable to use a number of criteria, characterizing the following key areas of socio-economic development of the territories concerned. In this context the analysis of the effectiveness of territorial development, it is advisable to use a set of indicators of economic safety of the territory.

Государственная инновационная политика России: история и перспективы

The article by analyzing the history of the formation of the state innovation policy of the Russian Federation, substantiated the idea that at the present stage of development of the state plays a leading role as a source of demand for innovation, and the chief mediator of innovative processes. It is argued that in times of crisis, it is the state first is interested in the fact that the products of domestic producers-telya was competitive and that it is the state has the best cart-mozhnosti to stimulate innovation processes, both in terms of financing innovation, and the organization of infrastructure, economic environment favorable to the development of innovation, which today are an indicator of the country´s development. In modern conditions, taking into account the priorities of socio-economic development in Russia achieved some positive results towards the formation and implementation of state management of innovation processes at both the federal and regional levels. The state innovative policy in Russia is generated to reflect the changes in the global high-tech markets, changing vectors of scientific, technological and industrial devel-opment of the world´s leading countries in the innovation process. In 2013, the Russian Federation has changed the direction of the state innovation policy: the beginning of the translation of scientific and technical sector of the "traditional" model on the principles of the "new" model of NIS; there was a correction of the "new" model of NIS. The main document defining the state policy in the field of innovation, is the strategy of innovative development of the Russian Federation for the period until 2020. The implementation of a policy document recognized qualitatively change the structure of Russia´s economy and quality of life. However, much remains to be implemented, taking into account the experience of foreign countries and the need to move away from commodity mo-Delhi economy, as well as the current process to date - importozamesche-tion. The main mechanism for achieving targets in the direction indicated by Innova-tional development programs are state of the Russian Federation.

ON THE ISSUE OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE IN THE VOLGA REGION AND SOFTWARE METHODS FOR PROBLEM SOLUTION

The state of surface and underground sources, networks and installations of drinking water supply facilities and networks of water disposal systems in the Volga region on the example of Togliatti. Priorities are defined in accordance with the strategy of socio-economic development of Samara region for the period up to 2020 carried out ecological and statistical analysis of supply sources; technological analysis of the treatment and transportation of drinking water, status of feeder pipelines and the degree of their accidents, leaks; technological analysis of the operation of the networks and structures of drainage systems. It was noted that increased levels of anthropogenic pollution of drinking water sources, significant wear of facilities and equipment the water sector, the lack of a backup water source (Avtozavodskiy district) determine the urgency of the problem to guarantee the residents with clean drinking water and dispose of it in the priorities of socio-economic development in Togliatti. Noted that organization of joint actions of bodies of Executive and legislative authorities, enterprises of the water sector, investors, technical experts, the population of the city to create in the water sector efficient, qualitatively new, modern forms and methods of management. The magnitude of the problem determines the need to develop programs using program-target solutions of complex organizational-technical, legal, economic, social and other tasks and events, providing conditions for its implementation.

Формирование системы непрерывного совершенствования компетенций личности в рамках профессионального и корпоративного обучения

The disturbance of the modern model of the reproduction of human capital is seen in the asymmetric distribution of information and intellectual resources in the sector of the real economy, the education marketandthe labor market. The new model of informational and networking interaction among economic actors and agents of the education market within the framework of public-private partnerships and co-developed knowledge management system that takes into account the needs and expectations of all stakeholders in the educational process will signifi cantly reduce the deformation of the education system and join eff orts in the formation of intellectual and innovation-oriented economy in Russia, where the inexhaustible sources of economic growth will be opened in new specialists themselves. The article off ers organizational and management model for continuous training and development, bringing together members of professional and corporate entities for the purpose of continuous improvement of competency of the person in accordance with modern requirements of the market and the priorities of socio-economic development of the Russian Federation. This attitude brings together the capabilities of all stakeholders in the formation of both young and practicing specialists through the use of eff ective methods of learning, development and knowledge management, organizational and communicational forms of interaction.

The Interaction of the Banking and Real Sector of the Economy of Kazakhstan

The article describes the main trends in bank lending to the real sector of the economy in the post-crisis period under the influence of certain macroeconomic factors. The authors made a comparative analysis of indicators of development of Kazakhstan and other CIS countries on the basis of statistical data of the IMF for the period of 2009-2013. During the period analyzed in the study group of countries was the resumption of economic growth, decline in the annual inflation rate as a result of ongoing programs of restructuring the economy and the financial sector. Starting in 2011, Kazakhstan has become a positive trend of growth in bank lending. However, the credit activity of banks after the crisis is still not restored. The research identified the main obstacles to strengthening the interaction of credit banking and real sectors of the economy, such as with an unbalanced lending, short-term funding of banks, the high concentration of credit risk in the real economy, the inefficient use of credit, high credit cost and others. Proposed some measures to improve the credit activity of the second-tier banks, such as interest rate subsidies to fund the priorities of socio-economic development or administrative restrictions of rising interest rates, the provision of state guarantees for loans to the real sector of the economy, the decline in non-performing assets in the balance sheets of banks, the development of the regional elements of the banking system, etc. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n3s3p313

Cardiovascular Diseases in the Context of Russia's Long-Term Socio-Economic Development Priorities

The paper presents results of a comprehensive analysis of the cardiovascular diseases (CVD) situation, both in the global and Russian contexts. It introduces original data illustrating the declining mortality rate from CVD, and the diminishing contribution of these diseases to overall mortality rate--globally and, to a larger extent, in developed countries. The paper also analyses the reasons for continuing CVD epidemic in Russia. Based on factual evidence, it argues that those include insufficient expenditures on treating CVD patients, and critically inadequate funding of prevention programmes. Unsatisfactory use of these funds to subsidise Russian regions (without taking into account their actual needs determined by the CVD mortality rate) only makes the problem worse. Through modelling, "average" efficiency of the Russian health care system in reducing CVD mortality was revealed. The paper describes various scenarios for future development of the Russian CVD situation. In the context of innovation-based scenario, the advantages of technologicalforesight are analysed; specifically, the authors summarise major S & T development trends in the health sector (using data of the Russian S & T Foresight 2030), which could significantly contribute to stopping the CVD epidemic in Russia.

Modern Approaches to the 'Regionalization' of Federal Policy in Russian Higher Education

The significant differentiation and heterogeneity of Russian regional higher education systems requires a thoughtful federal policy which takes into account the peculiarities and unique features of the regional socio-economic situations. The research presented in the paper elaborates the rationale and basis for the “regionalization” of public policy in Russian higher education. Different approaches to the development of the regional higher education systems in Russia are explored in the paper. The analysis is based on the presupposition that the governance of the higher education systems should take into account regional socio-economic development priorities. The typology of regional higher education systems in Russia is presented in the paper. The consideration of the types in the context of the regional socio-economic situations allows authors to offer public policy mechanisms for the development of regional higher education systems in the context of the compliance with the objectives of regional development.

Community involvement and development

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore how ISO 26000 inter-marries with millennium development goals (MDGs) with a view to demonstrate and recommend how businesses can successfully use this intermarriage to solve society problems.Design/methodology/approach– Case methodology was used to investigate how a company can use the social responsibility standard, ISO 26000, to guide its corporate social responsibility (CSR) aimed at contributing to MDGs. The paper focussed on the CSR dimension of community involvement and development (CI&D) interventions in health-related MDGs (4, 5 and 6). Data collection was by semi-structured interviews with CSR managers of the studied company, plus non-participant observation of CSR activities and projects. In order to develop a framework within which the collected data could be analyzed, the authors employed pattern-matching, explanation building and time series analysis. For generalization purposes of findings, the authors were guided by the “adaptive theory approach.”Findings– The intermarriage is much revealed in health and wellness. This intermarriage also reveals cross-cutting issues which support universal access to health care and prevent illnesses. Lastly, the intermarriage is symbiotic in nature, that is, MDGs contribute what to achieve while ISO 26000 contributes how to achieve.Research limitations/implications– The case study (Uganda Baati Ltd, - UBL) that informed this research is a subsidiary company of a multinational, SAFAL Group. This provided an indication that global or trans-national forces drive CSR/CI&D at UBL. Thus, the findings may not fit directly with a company that has a local/national focus of its CSR/CI&D.Practical implications– The paper presents guidelines to use and localize this intermarriage so as to focus CSR on global socio-economic development priorities, identify strategic stakeholders, and pathways to solutions for complex CI&D issues.Originality/value– This research advances the Post-2015 MDG Development Agenda suggested during the United Nations MDG Summit in 2010 which called for academic contributions on how MDGs can be realized even after 2015.

Developing a Community-Based Resilience Assessment Model with reference to Northern Ghana

Faced with adversarial climatic and physical conditions and an inept socioeconomic development priorities, Northern Ghana remains one of the regions that are most vulnerable to climate-related shocks and disturbances in semi-arid Africa. Because of the effect of frequent floods, droughts, and bushfires, entire livelihoods in Ghana’s predominantly smallholder agricultural population are under threat. In this paper, we present a model for community-based resilience assessment. This model was developed through an experiment conducted in selected rural communities in the Tolon and Wa West Districts in the Northern and Upper West Regions of Ghana. This experiment underpinned an ongoing five-year collaborative research project, Climate and Ecosystem Change Adaptation and Resilience Research in Semi-Arid Africa: An Integrated Approach (CECAR-Africa), and involved researchers and scientists from institutions in Ghana and Japan. Drawing on the findings from extensive literature review, field surveys, focus group discussions, unstructured interviews with various stakeholders, and participatory observations, we developed a matrix for assessing the different categories of community resilience (ecological, engineering, and socioeconomic). The outcome of this resilience matrix, herein called an “integrated” assessment model, offers a mix of factors that could improve societal reorganization when faced with shocks or disturbances. The integrated model provides a workable assessment criteria and key indicators for community level resilience assessments. This experiment proved valuable and highly effective in selecting case study communities for CECAR-Africa. The next step will involve the testing and development of similar criteria and indicators to measure household level resilience.

Innovation infrastructure as a tool for the development of region’s socioeconomic system

This article is based on the analysis of domestic and foreign experience of innovation infrastructure. It identifies the main problems of modern development of innovation systems and the reasons for their poor performance in the Russian regions. The approach using of innovation infrastructure as a tool of modernization of regional socioeconomic systems is proposed. The author emphasizes the urgency of ensuring sustainable development of Russia not only through the development of breakthrough technologies in the production of structural materials with preset characteristics, genetic engineering, molecular biology, but also through the rapid development of technology is directly related to the modernization of the industrial complex. The necessity of the correlation between socioeconomic and innovation policies is proved. Common paths and directions of increase of efficiency of the existing and created objects of innovation infrastructure in Russia taking into account the actual needs and priorities of socioeconomic development of the regions are outlined.