Socio-economic Development Programs Research Articles

EMPOWERING B40 WOMEN IN MALAYSIA: A SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE ECER-SURI@HOME PROGRAM

Women can be categorised as one of the marginalised and disadvantaged groups in Malaysia. With the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit Malaysia over the past three years, the vulnerability of Malaysian women in aspects of mental health and limited or inflexible occupations has increased. ECER-Suri@Home is a socioeconomic development program designed for women in ECER, especially housewives and single mothers with mobility constraints, to engage in home-based businesses, such as tenun and songket weaving, as a means to help them earn regular additional income. This study aims to assess the socioeconomic impact of the ECER-Suri@Home program on the participants and explore how the monitoring practice used can influence the sustainability of the program in empowering the wellbeing of B40 women in Terengganu. This study employed quantitative and qualitative approaches in data collection by distributing questionnaires to the program’s participants and in-depth interviews with several key informants from ECERDC and Yayasan Pembangunan Keluarga Terengganu. The outcome of this study revealed that this program has had a high impact on the economic status of the participants. The monthly monitoring visit has increased the productivity and quality of the tenun songket produced by the participants; however, this program would not be sustainable for the next cohort due to the difficulty in finding suitable participants.

Перспективы развития жилищного фонда в крупных городских агломерациях (на примере г. Волгограда)

In the current conditions of uncertainty and disproportionality in the development of the housing sector associated with various differences among large urban agglomerations, the condition of the available housing stock plays a very special role. This role determines the socio-economic conditions for the development of municipalities and the quality of life of the population. The existing number of barriers of an economic and administrative nature predetermines the need to analyze the prospects for the development of the housing stock as a driver of increased investment attractiveness, improvement of the city, and the creation of the necessary favorable conditions for the demographic development of Volgograd. Based on the results of the article, the current state of the housing stock of the city of Volgograd and the trends in its development are revealed, taking into account the implementation of state and municipal programs of socio-economic development, which allows us to assign a separate priority to the development of the housing stock of the city of Volgograd. The authors concluded that, despite the increase in the average level of wear and tear and the increase in the number of housing units recognized as dilapidated dwellings, the ongoing housing and construction policy compensates for most of the housing problems. However, the issue of choosing the most economically feasible approaches in relation to housing stock, which requires financing for its further operation or liquidation, still remains. The politics of the development of the housing stock of Volgograd should occur comprehensively along the following trajectories: capital improvements and reconstruction of the housing stock; housing construction using municipal and state contracts; carrying out renovation programs; and others.

Climate Change Adaptation Strategies among Coastal Community

Using seven themes of adaptability strategies drawn from existing literature, this study examines the strategies for adaptation among the Bajau community in Lok Nunuk to cope with the impacts of climate change in the area. Questionnaires were distributed to 60 household heads, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The four obvious adaptation strategies identified in this study are social-related activities, physical infrastructure, technology-assisted, and government and organization support. There needs to be more than adaptation strategies to improve income among the people; they must be integrated into broader socioeconomic development programs and environment management levels.

Interbudgetary transfers role in regulating the budgetary provision of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation

The article studies the issues of assessing the state of fiscal capacity of the economies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Inter-budgetary transfers are important for ensuring the financial stability of economies and creating conditions for the implementation of socio-economic development programs of subjects. Because of this, it becomes relevant to administer the distribution and definition of criteria for the distribution of inter-budgetary transfers. The revenues volume indicators of the entities and federal districts with and without interbudgetary transfers, as well as their values per capita have been studied. The comparative analysis of the budget revenues and interbudgetary transfers dynamics has been carried out. The structure of interbudgetary transfers distribution among the regions has been assessed. Statistical characteristics of the interbudgetary transfers share in the revenues of the budgets of the entities showing their heterogeneity has been obtained. The fiscal capacity per capita indicators in the regions and their dynamics have been analyzed. The influence of inter-budgetary transfers on increasing the level of budgetary security of the population in the subjects of the Russian Federation is shown. The correlation per capita of interbudget transfers and gross regional product has been carried out, indicating their variability in time and space, as well as the presence of significant differentiation of their values in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

ЗАСАДИ РОЗВИТКУ МІСЦЕВИХ БЮДЖЕТІВ В УМОВАХ РЕФОРМУВАННЯ МІСЦЕВОГО САМОВРЯДУВАННЯ

The article is devoted to an overview of some of the main organizational and economic foundations of the development of local budgets in the conditions of local self-government reform. It was determined that local self-government is a manifestation of the democratic management of social development, which is based on the idea of citizen participation in solving community problems. The main functions of local self-government are the involvement of citizens in issues of local development, management of communal property, socio-economic and cultural development, provision of social services to the population. The powers of local self-government bodies include the preparation of community socio-economic development programs, the involvement of enterprises and ensuring the efficient use of resources. The implementation of the organizational and economic mechanism benefits all participants in the process, because the accumulation of taxes in the local budget contributes to the growth of the quality of life of the population, creates additional conditions for the development of enterprises, the creation of new jobs, and affects the formation of the investment climate. In the conditions of martial law, changes were made to a number of regulatory and legal documents regulating budgetary issues to ensure the smooth functioning of budgets at various levels during the war. The changes concerned the provision of prompt, continuous and timely implementation of local budgets, which provide for the needs of both residents and business entities of the OTG. To ensure the restoration of the work of enterprises and organizations in the liberated territories, local self-government bodies redistribute state aid. At the same time, the biggest changes in legislation related to the cancellation of mandatory taxes and deductions to the budgets of the OTG. Further scientific research in this direction concerns the improvement of the methodology for analyzing the development of local budgets in the context of local self-government reform. A number of regulatory and legal documents regulating budgetary issues under martial law were reviewed.

The Concept of Environmental Justice in the Nigeria Legal System

Environmental justice is a progressively advancing subject, social movement and practice, which requires fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all humans, regardless of sex, age, class, income, race, colour or nationality. Environmental Justice is geared towards the development, management, implementation and enforcement of plans, policies, laws and regulatory practices, towards the protection and management of the environment in the course of socio-economic development programmes, including projects. It also requires equitable distribution of benefits and thus indiscriminate exposure of all to environmental good and harm. It is an advancing social movement that advocates a healthy and eco-balanced environment, towards human’s wellbeing, sustainable communities and all-embracing sustainable development in the overall interest of society within the Planet (Mother Earth). The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of environmental Justice in Nigeria, with the view to ascertain if justice is actually done to victims of environmental degradation in Nigeria. The study found that there is need for courts to give wider interpretation to existing relevant fundamental rights to secure a healthy environment. Flowing from the above finding, the study recommends that Section 20 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should be amended to recognize the environment as legal personality with the citizens as its trustees. The study has shown that there should be an interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, policymakers, activist and civil society organization, who will work on environmental justice issues in Nigeria in fostering dialogue, sharing best practices and mobilizing collective actions, thereby enabling victims of environmental hazards get justice they deserve.

Population Changes Under the Impact of Industrialization in Vietnam: A Case Study of Binh Duong Province

Population change is a key component of Vietnam's economic development paradigm. However, in each locality, population shifts can be stimulating while also posing hurdles to socioeconomic development programs. This article assesses population changes in Binh Duong province and suggests plans for development and population control. The findings suggest that Binh Duong has a diversified population and is constantly receiving new population classes. Binh Duong's population increased the most rapidly between 1997 and 2023, following a centuries-long steady pace. This is also a time of dramatic demographic change, with the population becoming more multi-ethnic, multi-regional, multinational, and multicultural. Binh Duong's socioeconomic development successes reflect the contributions of all segments of the community, with immigrants playing a significant role. Binh Duong province must develop and implement policies for sustainable population management and development, including the establishment of a population database system linked to economic and social development strategies, the incorporation of population policies into economic, social, and cultural development programs and plans, and the linking of population development and management policies to sustainable population policies.

Social investments: Performance assessment tools

Subject. This article analyzes the impact of social factors on the sustainable development of the region. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the relationship between social factors and economic indicators. Methods. For the study, we used the resource-based approach. Results. The article presents a regression economic and mathematical model based on the net present value as an efficiency criterion. The model helps determine the payback period of budget investments. Conclusions. The developed methodology can be used to design regional socio-economic development programmes, as well as to assess the feasibility of investment support for certain sectors of the economy.

Autonomy Acquisition and Performance within Higher Education in Vietnam—A Road to a Sustainable Future?

The Vietnamese Government prioritizes education as a developmental investment within its socioeconomic development programs. Subsequently, Vietnam’s higher education system (HE) is experiencing substantial transformation, emphasizing autonomy, because institutions endowed with self-governance capabilities may allocate societal resources more efficiently for developmental purposes. In this paper, we measured Vietnamese universities’ total factor productivity change (TFPCH) in the autonomy context, using it as a proxy for the sustainable performance of HE institutions. We decomposed TFPCH into Technical Efficiency Change (EFFCH) and Technology Change (TECHCH) and regressed these indices with independent variables to derive their determining factors. Notably, we employed the derived intercept as a proxy for the autonomy context of Vietnam. The DEA found significant advancements in productivity and technology, indicating a positive paradigm shift within Vietnam’s higher education system. The intercepts obtained from these regressions are positive and significant, implying that the autonomous environment supports the sustainable advancement of Vietnam’s higher education system in both components of TFPCH: the catch-up ability (EFFCH) and technological improvement (TECHCH). In addition, we found that investment in vital resources (number of laboratories, research funding, or quality accreditation) improves productivity (TFPCH) via technological improvement. We also observed that private universities experienced higher performance progress than public ones. However, we did not find any significant relationships between the university scale or the location of the main campus and their performance. To further the growth of Vietnam’s higher education system, we propose that the autonomy of institutions continues to be granted.

Readiness Level of Bureaucratic Apparatus and its Impact on Online-Based Community Socio-Economic Development Program Services; Evidence from Tebing Tinggi City, Indonesia

Background: The online-based social-economic development program has emerged as a prevalent bureaucratic service model in Indonesia, particularly at the municipal government level. The model has not been consistent across all service units despite the implementation in several agencies providing bureaucratic service. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the factors affecting the readiness of the community and apparatus in the implementation of the online-based government bureaucracy service model. Method: The research with focus of research on the online-based government bureaucratic service system. This research uses descriptive and explanatory methods with a quantitative approach. Descriptive research is a study to describe in detail a particular phenomenon. Results: The results show that understanding, technology mastery, mental and moral guidance, formal and informal education, as well as material and non-material incentives have a positive and significant impact on the readiness of the community and apparatus in providing online-based bureaucracy service. Furthermore, online-based social-economic development program services can accelerate the role of the community and apparatus in developing urban areas. Conclusion: Tebing Tinggi City government and other similar city governments should focus and increase their attention to efforts to increase mastery of technology and moral development in the bureaucratic service apparatus, as well as build a performance-based equitable material incentive system. Improving the three aspects of apparatus readiness will encourage the realization of better community socio-economic development program services.

THE WINDS OF CHANGE: HOW GOVERNMENT-LED PROGRAMS ARE TRANSFORMING THE ORANG ASLI COMMUNITY

The Orang Asli community, Orang Asli Malaysia, has long faced socioeconomic challenges due to being marginalized and isolated frommainstream society. However, the government’s efforts to implement socioeconomic development programs have brought significantpositive changes to their communities. This paper examines the impact of the government-led program on the Orang Asli community,particularly in settlement, economy, and social. This study focuses on the Organized Settlement Program, Economic Development Program and Social Development Program. This study uses data from government reports, academic publications, and interviewswith members of the Orang Asli community. Findings show that government-led programs have increased access to education, bettereconomic opportunities, and better health care services for Aboriginal people. The study also highlighted the challenges that remain in trying to fully address the socioeconomic gap the Orang Asli community faces. Overall, this paper provides insight into the transformative power of government-led programs in addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by marginalized communities and the importance of continued efforts to promote equitable and sustainable development.

ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY

The article presents an analysis of the food industry market according to the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Statistics, the main share of meat and meat product producers as of 01.02.2023. Meat products are now regarded as high-risk products that carry both biological and chemical dangers. The International Epizootic Bureau (OIE) and Codex Alimentarius papers include guidelines for thuse of a risk-based approach to animal products. The OIE documents, on the other hand, primarily concern the veterinary welfare of farm animals, but in the Codex Alimentarius they relate to the completed product and are seen as relevant to human health. The technology aspect is not particularly addressed in these texts, but it is crucial in managing both individual hazards and their aggregate, allowing to produce products with guaranteed shelf-life safety as well as safety for human health and epizootic well-being. The success of the nation's socioeconomic development program will be greatly influenced by the quality, variety, and availability of food, which should be prioritized as a national effort.

ANALYTICAL RESEARCH OF THE RESULTS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF KRYVIY RIH AND STRATEGIC GOALS OF ITS ACHIEVEMENT

Objective. The objective of the study is the substantiation of the goals and principles of state programs of regional development, the identification of influencing factors on the process of developing programs of socio-economic development of the city of Kryvyi Rih, and the development of strategic directions for the effective and efficient implementation of regional development programs. Methods. When preparing the article, general and special methods of scientific research are used, in particular, the method of retrospective analysis and synthesis - to generalize the main theoretical approaches to the formation and implementation of the local socio-economic development program and the order of its development; dialectical method - for a comprehensive study of relations between state administrations and local authorities; graphoanalytical – for a schematic representation of the theoretical and practical provisions of the research; method of system analysis - to determine the priority directions of reforming the socio-economic development program by the local authorities of a specific territorial community. Results. The definition of «local program of economic and social development» is studied, in particular according to the term, as well as the concepts of «regional development program» and «budget programs», which are closely related to the local program of socio-economic development. It is proved that the principles of development of local socio-economic development programs are defined as the expected achievements based on the results of the implementation of a complex of interrelated tasks and measures aimed at solving the most important issues of the development of the united territorial community. Analytical studies of the results of the implementation of the Social Protection Program for certain categories of Kryvyi Rih residents and the dynamics of the total amount of funding under this program for 2018-2022 are out. It is determined that in order to implement the measures of the Program for the Perspective Development of Education in Kryvyi Rih for 2019-2024, free meals are provided to pupils and children from large families in general education institutions of the city, children from student families in preschool institutions of the city, children whose parents were involved or killed or went missing as a result of the events in the East of Ukraine. It is noted that culture, the financing of which is provided for by the legislation of Ukraine from the local budget, is of no less importance for the development of Kryvyi Rih in the humanitarian sphere.. Special attention is paid to the Program for the reimbursement of part of the loans provided by the association of co-owners of apartment buildings and housing and construction cooperatives for the implementation of energy-efficient measures in the housing sector for 2016-2023. It is emphasized that for the purpose of social support of all categories of citizens of Ukraine who are in the territory of the Kryvyi Rih urban territorial community, during the period of martial law in Ukraine, and to increase their social security, free travel in public municipal public transport is introduced in the city. It should be noted that the Strategic Development Plan of the city of Kryvyi Rih for the period until 2025 has been approved at the local level, based on a transformational version of the city's development, which reflects the focus on supporting the positive development vector of all spheres of the city's life, innovative renewal and diversification of the economy. It is emphasized that the chosen Strategy provides for the provision of coordinated joint actions of local executive bodies and local self-government bodies in the conditions of a military/post-war state in order to implement a unified state policy for the development of Ukraine at the district level. The authors formulate strategic directions for effective and efficient implementation of Kryvyi Rih Socio-Economic Development Program for 2023-2025 based on the principles of developing local socio-economic development programs, namely: decentralization of management; development of interregional cooperation; implementation of a system for identifying and assessing priority social problems of a certain territory; optimization of state management structures and procedures; implementation of an active resource strategy by bodies of executive power and local self-government; promotion of public activity and development of various forms of self-organization of the population; raising the level of social culture and education of employees of state administration and local authorities, deputies of all levels.

АКТУАЛИЗАЦИЯ ИНДИВИДУАЛЬНЫХ ПРОГРАММ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ РЕГИОНОВ СИБИРИ

One of the driving ways of socio-economic development for regions with a low level of development was the Individual Programs for Socio-Economic Development (hereinafter – IPSED) until 2024 with prolongation until 2027, with financial support from the center in a ratio of 90 to 1 (federal subventions in the amount of 90%, regional 1%). Siberian regions with a low level of development were selected by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia on the basis of the "Methodological recommendations for organizing work on the development of individual programs for the socio-economic development of subjects of the Russian Federation with a low level of socio-economic development": the Republic of Altai, Tuva and the Altai Territory. Individual programs for socio-economic development will help Siberian regions with a low level of development to achieve the national development goals of the Russian Federation until 2030. The purpose of the study is to update the intermediate implementation measures of the regional authorities with the IPSED in Siberia. The object of the study was the IPSED of Siberian regions with a low level of development. A comparative description of the main socio-economic indicators of the development of problem regions of Siberia has been made. The authors also calculated the interpretive forecast version of 4 indicators: average per capita cash income of the population; the proportion of the population with monetary incomes below the subsistence level; unemployment rate; investment in fixed assets per capita, on the basis of which 10 regions of the Russian Federation were selected for the development and implementation of the IPSED until 2024. In this case, a set of methods was used: induction, deduction and statistical methods of analysis, such as comparison, dynamics, forecast (least squares method). Taking into account the set goal, the assessment of some positions of individual programs for the socio-economic development of the regions of Siberia is carried out by the authors on the basis of a qualitative component (distinctive regional components) and its real impact on the economy of regions with a low level of development. The result of the study is of an intermediate-recommendatory nature, IPSED programs are being implemented in territories with a low level of development of Siberia until 2024 (prolongation until 2027).

Research competence as one of the components of the system of key competencies

The main problem is that the study of research competence does not lose its relevance nowadays, but on the contrary, requires special attention of teachers of secondary schools. The main subject of the study is teaching students research skills to the most effective methods of mastering key competencies. Objective: the role of research competence in the learning process of students. Methods: analysis, synthesis and comparative analysis are the main research methods. Results and their significance: as a result, the concept of "research competence" was studied. Various views on this idea are considered. In the last ten years, the program of socio-economic development of Kazakhstan has determined the main directions of the development of the system of education of students. The research has both theoretical and practical significance, since its results can be used in the development of programs and methods for the development of research competence in biology lessons.

ПРОГРАММЫ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ АРКТИЧЕСКИХ РЕГИОНОВ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (РЕСПУБЛИКА САХА (ЯКУТИЯ))

This article is devoted to the study of the specifics of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The regional socioeconomic development program of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in such areas as demography, health care and medicine, education and science, culture, and tourism is analyzed. The importance of the process of managing the territory of the region in the context of solving current problems in the development of the Russian Arctic.

Uzbekistan: Theory and Practice of Personnel Training for Tourism

This article analyzes the republic’s need for tourist personnel. It is convenient to combine these datawith the prospects for the development of the tourism industry through state and regional programs. At thesame time, these plans should be an integral part of the employment policy of the population within the frameworkof the state program of socio-economic development of the regions of the republic. Such a systematicapproach makes it possible to accurately and rationally implement forecasts of the needs of professionalsubjects of tourism activity.

ANALYSIS OF DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS IN AGRICULTURE-BASED AND RAW MATERIALS-BASED REGIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

In recent decades, there has been some reduction in the working age population in most regions of the Russian Federation (influenced by the “demographic pit” of the 90s of the 20th century). The decline in the population is certainly a negative factor in the socio-economic development of any territory. The present study conducted a comparative analysis of the main demographic indicators of the two regions — agriculture-based (Altai region) and raw materials-based (Khanty-Mansi autonomous region — Ugra). The choice of these constituent entities of the Russian Federation is due to their specialization, industry, agriculture, food industry, oil and gas production are the main groups of economic progress of the entire state. The analysis of demographic processes was based on the data posted in official open sources (Federal State Statistics Service).
 According to the authors, without the sufficient number of working age population, without maintaining the optimal ratio of men and women, the level of marriage, the number of women of fertile age, the development rate of the territories will decrease. Preserving the population, increasing the birth rate and life expectancy is the main task of the authorities, which is reflected in the programs of socio-economic development approved by all levels of government of the Russian Federation.

Linear or Circular Economy: A Review of Theories, Practices, and Policy Recommendations for Vietnam

The traditional linear economy has created unstainable development. A circular economy (CE) is considered as a crucial means and has been adapted by many governments to achieve sustainable development goals. By narrative literature review, this article aims to discuss the concepts of linear and circular economies and CE models, examine countries’ CE development experiences, and make recommendations for successfully adapting a CE. The findings show that a CE is different from a linear one in terms of the step plan, focus, system boundaries, reuse, and business models. The CE model includes slowing and closing resource loops and a narrowing of resource flows and is based on the foundation of renewable and non-toxic resources as well as through long-lasting design, and reducing, maintaining, repairing, reusing, remanufacturing, refurbishing, recovering, and recycling. Many countries around the world have adapted a CE model with different circularity levels with the main focus to reduce waste. The paper also recommends that a CE should be percieved as the central point of socio-economic development programs and policies that must address the full cycle, from product design to production processes, consumption, and recycling rather than having only a waste reduction focus. Producers should use a CE framework as the basis for product design, manufacturing, and recycling strategies. Consumers should change their perception of CE and adjust their behaviors towards making decisions to buy and consume toward circularity. Also, there is a need to change the perceptions of policy makers and other stakeholders on the CE concepts and framework.

Marine-related livelihood activities of Can Gio District Residents: Situation and Solutions for Sustainable Development

Marine economic exploitation has been interesting for many decades for the Party and Government in Vietnam, especially in exploiting and developing the maritime economy sustainably. Therefore, the Party and the Government in Vietnam have issued resolutions related to marine strategies, such as Resolution No. 09-NQ/TW (February 9, 2007) of the 10th Party Central Committee on Vietnam’s maritime strategy to 2020, which set the goal of turning Vietnam into a country that is strong in the sea, enriching from the sea, etc., or Resolution No. 27/2007/NQ-CP (May 30, 2007) and Resolution No. 84/NQ-CP (December 10, 2015) of the Government on action programs to implement Vietnam’s maritime strategy up to 2020, mentioning many programs of socio-economic development, defense, and security of the sea and islands. In coastal provinces and cities, all programs are developed, and action programs are organized and implemented related to marine exploitation. Cần Giờ is a district of Ho Chi Minh City. The leaders of the district have implemented a number of programs related to marine exploitation and have encouraged people to continue with a variety of sea-related livelihood activities, such as fishing, farming, salting, and tourism associated with maritime ecological culture. These factors have contributed to the socio-economic development of Cần Giờ district and the successful implementation of Party and State guidelines and policies. However, to ensure the long-term viability of Can Gio residents’ marine-based livelihood activities, it is necessary to assess the current situation and propose viable solutions for the future. This is also the main goal of this article.