Sustainable Development Of Local Communities Research Articles

The Potential Role of Ecotourism in Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review

This study aims to establish the relationship between sustainable development and ecotourism and showcase how ecotourism can contribute to sustainable development. Result from systematic review revealed that community access to ecotourism opportunities is limited, thereby limiting its contribution to sustainable development. The study concludes that for ecotourism to contribute to sustainable development in local communities, there is a need to reduce social inequality and motivate local community members to contribute to the protection of the local environment and culture. The implications are that ecotourism initiatives can benefit local communities if they are involved in the planning, execution, and control of ecotourism projects.

Investigation into the Impact of Pika Population Dynamics on Grassland Degradation and the Development of Management Strategies: A Case Study Conducted in Sanjiangyuan National Park

This study focuses on the dynamic changes of pika and rabbit populations in Sanjiangyuan National Park and its impact on grassland degradation. The Sanjiangyuan region, as an important part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, has a unique ecosystem and rich biodiversity. As a key species in the area, the pika's activities play an important role in loosening the grassland soil and retaining moisture. However, due to the dual impact of climate change and human activities, the excessive growth of the pika population has led to the severe degradation of the grassland ecosystem and the formation of “black soil beaches”, which not only destroys the natural recovery ability of the grassland but also affects the livelihood of local herders had a negative impact. In the context of global sustainable development, this study proposes a series of scientific and reasonable management measures, including the implementation of dynamic rotational grazing, returning grazing to grassland, forage planting, and green prevention and control of pikas, etc., to achieve the goal of realizing cattle, sheep, and pasture and ecological coordination among pikas. At the same time, the study emphasizes the in-depth understanding of the role of pikas in the ecosystem and their relationship with grassland degradation through scientific research, providing a scientific basis for formulating effective ecological protection and restoration strategies. In addition, the study also puts forward suggestions for establishing a sound legal and regulatory system, strengthening protected area management institutions, and promoting public participation, publicity, and education. These measures aim to ensure that ecological protection work in Sanjiangyuan National Park is effectively implemented and to promote the sustainable development of local communities. The case of Sanjiangyuan National Park has important reference significance at the global level, demonstrating how to achieve a balance between economic development and environmental protection through ecological protection and restoration work. This has a guiding role for other regions around the world facing similar ecological problems and will help promote the implementation of the global sustainable development agenda. In short, the ecological protection and management of Sanjiangyuan National Park requires the joint efforts of the government, scientific research institutions, local communities, and the international community to achieve long-term ecological security and sustainable development.

The potential of accessible tourism for sustainable development of local communities in northern Pakistan

PURPOSE: Accessible tourism holds significant importance for local communities as it is a cornerstone for fostering inclusivity and equal participation in the tourism industry. Recognizing the growing global emphasis on inclusivity, especially for individuals with diverse needs, this research aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of accessible tourism on the sustainable development of local communities in the northern areas of Pakistan. Additionally, the study assesses the moderating role of destination image between accessible tourism dimensions and the sustainable development of local communities. Given that destinations heavily rely on tourism to fulfill their socio-economic needs, it becomes imperative to evaluate the potential transformative impact of accessible tourism on their sustainable development. METHODOLOGY: A self-administered survey was completed using a two-stage sampling approach with 321 tourists and 321 local residents from five tourist destinations in northern Pakistan. Subsequently, the collected data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the proposed hypotheses. FINDINGS: The results show the significance of all four dimensions of accessible tourism (accessible core resources and attractors, accessible supporting factors and resources, accessible qualifying and amplifying determinants, and destination planning and management) in the sustainable development of local communities. The moderation assessment further confirms that destination image strengthens the relationship between accessible core resources and attractors, contributing to the sustainable development of local communities. However, destination image was found to have a negative moderating effect between accessible qualifying and amplifying determinants and the sustainable development of local communities. IMPLICATIONS: Empirical findings offer fresh insights for destination planners and policymakers in the tourism industry. These insights pertain to the effective utilization of accessible tourism practices, which can significantly contribute to the sustainable development of destinations. Additionally, tourism businesses can leverage the research to attract a broader segment of tourists, increase profitability, and enhance tourist satisfaction by implementing accessible practices and services. Understanding the moderating role of destination image can further guide them in crafting responsible tourism narratives that resonate with diverse travelers. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The study marks an initial attempt to explain how destinations, particularly those heavily reliant on tourism, can strategically leverage accessible tourism as a crucial factor in fostering sustainable community development.

Southern Canyons Pathways UNESCO Global Geoparks: Strategies for Sustainable Development

Objective: This article aims to understand the process of setting up the GMCCS and its prospects for the sustainable development of the communities living in the territory. The following research questions are posed: a) How did the prospecting of UGGps take place in the LAC region? b) How did the process of recognition and approval of the GMCCS take place? c) How has the GMCCS contributed to the sustainable socio-economic development of the towns that make up the territory? Method: In order to achieve the above objectives, the state-of-the-art methodology was used, together with bibliographic and documentary research, to understand the conception of the idea of geoparks in the international context and their dissemination around the world. Results and conclusion: As a result, it was found that the territories that have been recognized, including the GMCCS, have proved to be effective and sensitive tools for the socio-economic development of their respective communities, although the prospecting of geoparks in LAC is still happening slowly and gradually. Research implications: UGGps (UNESCO Global Geoparks) aim to promote the sustainable development of local communities. The GGN (Global Geoparks Network) currently has 177 accredited territories around the world, ten of which are in the LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) region. The research shows that the territory of the UNESCO World Geopark Caminhos dos Cânions Sul is moving towards promoting sustainable development in its territory.

Smart Cities for the Sustainable Development of Local Communities: the Cases of the Volyn Region and the City of Lublin

The concept of a “smart city” is being actively implemented by several European cities to improve citizens’ quality of life and sustainability at the local community level. The article evaluates “smart city” programs adopted by Ukraine cities in the Volyn region based on well‑being assessment. To do so, a literature review was conducted to identify indicators to assess well‑being at the local level, and Benessere equo e sostenibile dei territori (BESdT, Equitable, and Sustainable Territorial Well‑being) was adopted. BESdT is an institutional measurement framework developed by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) to measure well‑being at the local level through a collection of indicators that cover different well‑being domains. The BESdT indicators available for Ukraine and Poland were collected and then measured. The main goals of the scientific research are to clarify if it is possible to use the BESdT indicators, which are used to assess smart cities in Southern Europe, for the countries of North‑Eastern Europe using the example of the Volyn region and the city of Lublin. The work investigates the indicators of smart cities and considers examples of their construction for 2003–2021. The results testify to the upward trend in implementing “smart city” programs in the regional context. In the Volyn region, the priority areas of project implementation are security, transport, and electricity. In this region, development can be identified concerning trends such as a reduced death rate, an improved balance between work and personal life, increased economic prosperity, and the improved environmental component and security of society. On the other hand, a reduction in innovation implementation and a loss of trust in the government were also identified. The analysis shows that the positive changes above are due to the actions of the central rather than the regional government. Based on the analysis, it was established that the countries of North‑Eastern Europe have the level of development of Smart City 3.0, except for Ukraine, which has generation 1.0, and in Southern Europe, generation 4.0.

Innovation of argan (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels) products and byproducts for sustainable development of rural communities in Morocco. A systematic literature review

AbstractArgan tree is endemic of Moroccan arid regions, providing socioeconomic and cultural benefits since ancient times. This study identifies the emerging threats for the argan forest, and the opportunities related to the innovative uses of argan products and byproducts. Argan forest is facing pressure from overgrazing, demand for argan oil and nuts, and land degradation, despite its recognition as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the inclusion in the FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme. Innovative use and recycling of the waste deriving from argan nuts processing, offer promising opportunities to support a local bio-economy. Argan press cake can be used to integrate livestock feeding, to extract sudan dyes or to produce bioplastics. Argan nut shells can be used to produce environment-friendly and low-cost purifying materials and biochar, or as a source of bioenergy. Argan pulp can be used for bioethanol production or to obtain natural insect repellent. Despite these promising opportunities, the socio-economic impact of innovative uses is still limited. Local population is not sufficiently involved in management and development strategies. To support the sustainable development of local communities, it is necessary to promote a participative approach as well as training and product differentiation among argan women cooperatives.

Two wrongs don't make a right: A multi-step decomposition of latent dimensions of sustainable development and desertification risk in Italy

Desertification risk affects Mediterranean ecosystems as a result of the mutual interplay between natural and human factors. The peculiar socioeconomic profile of vulnerable areas (mainly based on rural poverty, job shortage and the consequent unemployment, subsidence agriculture and ecological fragility of land) suggests that desertification risk may negatively impact the sustainable development of local communities, leading to an irreversible depletion of soil resources. However, although sustainable development and desertification risk remain two hegemonic concepts in both ecological and economic disciplines, their intimate relationship has been occasionally investigated. The present study contributes to fill this knowledge gap delineating a multi-step procedure that analyses, at the municipal scale, the multivariate relationship among 160 indicators of sustainable development and desertification risk in Italy. Based on a Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the procedure performed a spectral decomposition of 18 dimensions of sustainable development (populated with 156 indicators) into 53 latent components taken as predictors of four indicators of desertification risk in a partial least square regression. Results document three sequential ‘early desertification spirals', the first one referring to agricultural intensification (1960–1990), the second one dependent on urbanization-driven human pressure (1990–2000), and the third one reflecting wealth accumulation and societal changes toward less sustainable lifestyles and consumption patterns. This latent evolution may confirm the increasing importance of ‘immaterial' forces such as globalization, societal transformations, and other ‘soft' factors of change, when lowering environmental quality, in spite of more traditional drivers of ecosystem degradation, such as agricultural intensification and economic growth, typical of a capitalistic ‘material' world.

Linking large extractive industries to sustainable development of rural communities at mining sites in Africa: Challenges and pathways

Even though large-scale extractive industries contribute significantly to revenues in mineral-rich African countries, little is known about their effectiveness, and better approaches could align their contribution to the sustainable development of local communities and the environment around their mining sites. This study critically reviews the literature on large-scale extractive investments in Africa published between 2000 and 2022 to understand their current contribution, challenges, and approaches used to support community development and then proposes new pathways for better engagement. Findings show that the offer of large extractive industries to communities is still low, and some are declining over time as technology advances. In many mineral-rich African countries, the government's plans to develop local value and diversify economic sources around mining sites have been ignored or excluded livelihoods for many years and must change. Collaboration, policy coherence, sustainable investment, and diversification of rural economic sources are proposed as pathways that provide the necessary bridge to link extractive industry actors to the sustainable development of surrounding rural communities. For this to happen, the efforts of the African countries and related stakeholders are needed to help local communities to achieve some basic SDGs such as increasing affordable energy (SDG 7), micro-industries, and innovation (SDG 9), diverse employment (SDG 8), improving knowledge to bring local solutions, and creating self-sustaining mining systems (SDG 4). The mining companies must also maintain health and safety of community during and after mining by protecting their land (SDG 15), water quality (SDG 6), life below the earth's surface (SDG 14), climate change (SDG 13), and peace and justice (SDG 16).

Synthetic surfactants in drinking and surface waters in Armenia and apparent non-association with some diseases

The main goal of this study is to compare the concentrations of anionic synthetic surfactants (ASS) in drinking and surface waters in Armenia and to explore possible relationship with diseases of the skin and digestive system. Surfactants are widely employed in numerous field of the economy, are in contact with the entire population throughout life and can be harmful to human health.The samples of drinking and surface waters (n = 144) were collected in Kotayk province to analyze ASS concentrations, physicochemical parameters and phytotoxic activity. The prevalence of diseases was analyzed for different population groups. ASS concentrations in surface waters were significantly higher in summer compared to spring (p = 0.006). In drinking water, concentrations were also higher in summer, but not significantly. In surface waters, ASS levels were 2.4-3 times higher compared to drinking (p = 0.03) and exceeded the permissible limit by 1.4-2.9 times in summer and fall. No phytotoxic activity and differences in both classes of diseases and age groups were revealed. The determination of ASS in both surface and drinking waters with the same trend showed their interrelation to a certain extent. This study provides important information for future research and action which will contribute to the sustainable development of local communities.

СІЛЬСЬКИЙ ЗЕЛЕНИЙ ТУРИЗМ ЯК НАПРЯМ РОЗВИТКУ ТЕРИТОРІЙ: ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКИЙ ДОСВІД

Modern approaches to the regulation and development of rural tourism as a factor in the transformation of rural areas are examined in the article. The theoretical provisions of rural tourism and its importance in international and domestic practice have been studied. The main feature of this type of tourism is the importance of aesthetics, environment, and economy of rural areas in ensuring their sustainable development. The purpose of the research, the results of which are presented in this article, is to substantiate the role and specifics of rural green tourism in the sustainable development of local rural communities based on the study of the best practices of European countries and to generalize recommendations for implementing this experience in Ukrainian realities. The following methods were used: theoretical generalization, factor analysis, abstract-logical (theoretical generalizations, formulation of conclusions), the method of statistical and economic groupings. Approaches to the state regulation of rural tourism are considered using the example of leading European countries. The characteristic features of rural tourism as a separate field of tourist activity are determined. It has been proven that rural tourism is an important tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and its development requires simplification of bureaucratic procedures and harmonization of European and domestic legislation. Diversification of the offer of family farms as centers of rural green tourism has significant potential for the sustainable development of local communities, which is confirmed by international experience. In international practice, rural tourism is either regulated at the legislative level as a separate industry or included in the general tourism regulation of the country, but in both cases, it is part of the diversification policy of agriculture and a tool for local communities’ development. In addition, it is necessary to jointly solve the problem of informing consumers about the value of the product within the framework of sustainable tourism. Here too, effective use of information distribution channels, especially Internet capabilities, is of great importance.

Kartografirovanie bazovykh i moralnykh emotsiy pozhilykh zhiteley “depressivnykh” territoriy kak odin iz instrumentov preduprezhdeniya emotsionalnykh konfliktov

The article presents an overview of the main theoretical approaches to the origins of the notions of “basic” and “moral” emotions, and the correlation of emotions and space in such scientific fields as cultural anthropology, sociology, and psychology, starting from the 1980s. Also, the article provides examples of contemporary research which utilizes the visualization of basic and moral emotions by means of applications and computer software as a method of studying the emotional image of the city (cities). In 2017–2022, the author created emotion maps of semi-abandoned Vorzogory and Maloshuika villages and Komsomolsky settlement of the Arkhangelsk region (northern Russia), based on anonymous questionnaires among their permanent senior residents. Mapping of emotions made it possible to visualize problem emotional loci, to reveal the existence of emotional segregation and places of mixed emotions, and to determine the borders of emotional environments. As a result of field observations and analysis of travel blogs, the author concludes that there is a “a conflict of emotions”, i.e. a contradiction between the basic and moral emotions. Not only places of basic emotions, such as anxiety and disgust, but also places of moral emotions, such as pride and shame, require preventive work, aimed at avoiding potential community conflicts, as well as conflicts between the local populations and tourists/migrants, preserving emotional health of senior citizens, and in the end, promoting sustainable development of local communities.

Learning through practice: women interns searching for sustainability and collaboration with small-scale enterprises

ABSTRACT This paper is about the collaboration between the Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Odisha (India), and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim (Norway), initiated in 2017. The main objective of the collaboration was to facilitate students through educators to bridge the gap between higher education and the practical skills needed for assessing and advancing sustainable development in local communities. This paper presents the contribution of nine women interns within the framework of partnership among the universities, government, and social enterprises in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. It analyses the role of women interns in activities and experiences in Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), in motivating women farmers to join FPOs to benefit in terms of increasing productivity, value addition for better products, and improving market opportunities. The concluding observations section provides three sets of learnings each for the role of women interns and implications for higher education.

Concept of ecotourism development in UNESCO biosphere reserves

Ecotourism is a sustainable form of tourism in protected areas that provides support for nature protection and sustainable development of local communities. Biosphere reserves are special areas with a relatively original nature and active socio-economic development, as well as with cultural characteristics that must be in harmony with the ecological environment. Understanding the interaction of environmental, economic and social factors in a biosphere reserve is the basis for setting the concept of sustainable development of ecotourism. In respect to that, this paper includes an analysis of the concepts of ecotourism within the protected areas Kopački rit (Croatia) and Gornje Podunavlje (Serbia), in the biosphere reserves Mura – Drava – Dunav (Croatia) and Bačko Podunavlje (Serbia), with the main aim of making a comparative analysis of their organization. The main findings are providing the knowledge basis in terms of nature protection according to the national legislation and international nature protection statuses, nature degradation and challenges of protected area management, organization of tourism, cooperation between nature protection and tourism development, projects supporting the nature protection and ecotourism development and involvement of the local population.

The hydrothermal resources of medium and low enthalpy in the diversification of primary sources of energy and biotechnology applications: A case study at the San Bartolome de Los Baños geothermal zone, Guanajuato, Mexico

In the present study, the hydrothermal sources of the community of San Juan de Los Llanitos, Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato, were physically chemically, and microbiologically characterized. The characterization aims to diversify the use of primary sources of energy, particularly their use in microbial biotechnology. Two types of energy resources were recognized in this geothermal zone: one related to the geothermal energy of medium enthalpy (150 °C > T > 90 °C), while the other is of low enthalpy (90 °C > T > 25 °C). The medium energy resource can be used to produce electricity using binary cycle power plants. The waters of the San Bartolomé de Los Baños geothermal zone are of sulfurous sodium chloride type, hyperthermal and superthermal, with a colloidal content, ionic activity, and a presence of chemical components that can be used for balneotherapeutic purposes. Hot springs are extreme ecosystems that, despite having high temperatures, constitute an environment for many thermophilic microorganisms (bacteria, cyanobacteria, and diatoms). The identification of bacteria (Brevibacillus agri, Paenibacillus sp.), cyanobacterias, and diatoms in the study area could be used in the biotechnological application and as indicators of the water quality and the environment. From thermophilic bacteria found in the studied waters, enzymes can be obtained. Such enzymes include amylases, cellulases, proteases, hydrolases, lipases, DNA polymerases, and nitrates, that could be used in the food industry, paper, detergents, medicines, and toxic waste disposal. Medium and low enthalpy geothermal energy represents an opportunity to promote the diversification of primary energy sources, fight against climate change by reducing CO2 emissions on a global scale, and promote sustainable development of local communities and the region with the implementation of activities such as balneology, therapeutic, biotechnological, and industrial.

Sustainable development through the tourism sector: to what extent can sustainable tourism contribute to social justice for the local communities? A case study of the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in South Africa

ABSTRACT The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals promote global sustainable development. One significant part of the socially focused goals for sustainable development is social justice. Regarding this, the tourism sector has been heavily criticised for not adequately contributing to sustainable development, especially social justice, and is blamed for primarily focusing on profit maximisation and benefitting external stakeholders and businesses, but not the local community. Respectively, this research article explores to what extent sustainable tourism can contribute to social justice for local communities. “Socialising tourism” is a novel concept specifically focusing on social justice for local communities. Thus, this concept has been taken into account when exploring the role of sustainable tourism for social justice. In fulfilment of this aim, this study is based on qualitative research with interviewees from the tourism case study of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. The qualitative research is used to explore how Grootbos, as a private business, contributes to sustainable development with forms of social justice for the local communities. Respectively, the personal understanding of the participants of social justice has been investigated. Grootbos’ impact on the local community has been looked at through the lens of socialising tourism. The research shows that sustainable tourism and socialising tourism can contribute to sustainable development in local communities and their perception of social justice. Nevertheless, there is a discrepancy between social justice according to the literature and the aspects mentioned by the participants, which have probably been elicited due to listening to the local community.

USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES OF EASTERN PODIL

The article considers the main theoretical and practical approaches to the concept of sustainable development, international approaches to the implementation of sustainable development principles, practical mechanisms for implementing its social, economic and environmental indicators, organizational and managerial aspects of environmental protection for different regions. It conducted a study of the basic provisions of the concept of sustainable development of territorial communities of Eastern Podolia in the implementation of the state strategy. The system of estimation parameters of influence of factors of external and internal environment of territorial communities on the basis of the complex approach taking into account economic, ecological and social component is offered. It was found that ecologically balanced development of territorial communities of the region directly depends on the development of environmental management, marketing and auditing, environmental assessment of economic decisions, strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, ensuring proper environmental safety and the formation and implementation of effective local environmental policy. Therefore, the authors proposed to use a detailed scheme of components of sustainable development of local communities to write and implement strategies. Based on the research, the authors recommended 24 social, 16 economic and 24 environmental indicators of sustainable development of rural, urban and urban territorial communities of Eastern Podillya. It was found that the justification and development of any long-term program for the development of the local community should always be associated with objective risks. SWOT-analysis of local communities in the region should be used to reduce these risks. Therefore, to determine the ecological status of any territorial community of Eastern Podillya, its socio-economic development, it is necessary to conduct a SWOT-analysis. It should include the identification of strengths (strengths) and weaknesses (limitations) of the social, economic and environmental blocks of the model of sustainable development of the territorial community. These results should be further used for the formation and selection of goals and objectives of the strategy of sustainable development of territorial communities in the region.

An integrated waste-to-energy approach: A resilient energy system design for sustainable communities

The idea of sustainable cities and communities is a collective goal that runs across intergovernmental programs, like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the African Agenda 2063 strategic framework. However, with several communities in sub-Saharan Africa and some parts of Asia having no access to electricity, this objective is still a “mirage”. Developing a resilient energy system for an unelectrified community should involve a thorough assessment and integration of the local energy resources in a decentralized generation and distribution system. For example, technologies that convert the waste generated in the community into biogas should be a part of microgrid systems. This paper thus proposes a microgrid solution for small communities where a combination of waste-to-energy, battery storage, and solar photovoltaic technologies can provide enough energy needed for the sustainable development of local communities. An unelectrified village in Nigeria has been selected as a case study. The energy demand for the village was carefully analyzed as 574 kWh/day. Techno-economic analysis of the hybrid solar PV/biogas/diesel system fit to serve this load was carried out using hybrid optimization of multiple energy resources software. The optimum hybrid system configuration was found to have a net present cost of $436,943 for 25 years with carbon dioxide emission amounting to 4,070 kg/year, compared to the traditional solar/diesel/battery microgrid which will require net present cost of $655,521 and emit 22,648 kg of carbon dioxide annually. Also, the cost of energy from this system is $0.151/kWh which is similar to the average grid tariff in the region. From the breakeven grid distance analysis, it was noted that the proposed solution is much more economical than grid extension for communities above a distance of 2.78 km to the grid.

Floristic composition and structure in the undergrowth of agroforests in Neems in the Far North region (Cameroon)

This study took place in the Far North region of Cameroon. The general objective was to assess the floristic diversity of the undergrowth of Agrosystems in Azadirachta indica. The data were collected in 100 m long by 20 m wide transects surveyed in plantations of different ages. In total, 5 transects were carried out, ie a total area of 1 ha per site. The sampling bands were established using the compass, decameter, GPS and wires. The experimental set-up used was a 5-repetition split plot. A total of 7689 individuals divided into 9 families, 13 genera and 16 species have been identified. Guiera senegalensis and Piliostigma thonningii are the most common in terms of relative abundance. The analysis of the Family Importance Index (VIF) shows overall that the Combretaceae, and Mimosaceae are the most important in ecological terms. While those of the species show that Guiera senegalensis, Combretum micranthum and Acacia nilotica finally for the genera, it is Acacia, Guiera and Combretum which contains the most important ecological indices. The overall density of species within the plots varies between 129 and 105 ind / ha. The basal area varies from 2.02 to 3.88 m² / ha. The Importance Value Index (IVI) is of the order of 300 in the different plots. The floristic diversity of the undergrowth of Agrosystems (average ISH> 2) shows homogeneity and an even distribution between the different plots. Plots with similarity indices of less than 50% do not meet floristic affinity while similarity indices are high in plots with floristic affinities greater than or equal to 50%. The diameter structure showed a predominance of young individuals. This information drawn from the conclusion of the present study shows that they constitute an important argumentation of the advantages so that the services of agricultural development should be interested in the conservation and valuation of such an agroforestry system for the protection of the environment against the climate change mitigation and sustainable development of local communities.

Regional aviation for local development in the context of public funds investment

This article presents an analysis of the effectiveness of public support for the sustainable development of local communities. It contains a review of the literature on aviation relationships with local development and business models of regional carriers. Research includes a case study and a comparative analysis of this type of support in the EU environment. Therefore, the collected data came from own research and information provided by the European Commission. The research question posed in the paper concerns the legitimacy and efficiency of this type of support in the context of the legal framework, case study and statistical European analyses. The results make it possible to draw conclusions with respect to reporting such public services, average costs, as well as differences in interpretations of state aid legislation in this area. The key contribution of the paper to the scholarly literature is efficiency assessment for this type of support and identification of weaknesses in the data published by the European Commission on PSO. The summary presents recommendations for decision-makers and potential directions for further research.

ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНА КУЛЬТУРА В СИСТЕМІ СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНОСТІ ЗАКЛАДІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article substantiates the essence of the categories "social responsibility" and "organizational culture", which was carried out on the basis of the analysis of approaches to considering these defini-tions inthe scientific literature. The study of the content of these categories was carried out in the connection with modern higher education institution, its activities and role in the sustainable develop-ment of society and the national economy. The purpose of the article is to reveal the theoretical and practical foundations of the development of organizational culture in the system of ensuring social re-sponsibility of universities. The authors proved that higher education institutions, as providers of high-quality educational services, organizers of investment-attractive scientific research, business partners, responsible employers, participants in socio-economic and socio-political processes, are capable of making a significant impact on the sustainable development of local communities, the national economy and the country in general. The organizational culture is identified as a main tool of such impact. The authors emphasized that when forming organizational culture within the social responsibility system of a higher education institution, it is necessary to take into account the potential of students as one of the most active segments of society, which will create additional opportunities for the sustainable transfor-mation of society. The article describes the organizational culture a set of values, beliefs, traditions, behaviour norms, motives and incentives common to students, academicians, researchers, administra-tive personnel of the university. As a result, it was substantiated that the development of an effective organizational culture in the system of social responsibility of a higher education institution ensures the synchronization of interests and the satisfaction of needs of internal (students, academic and research staff, other employees) and external (applicants, parents of students, entrepreneurs, communities, sup-pliers and other business partners) stakeholders.