DIRECTIONS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS AS KEY ASPECTS OF FORMING A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF RURAL TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

Abstract

The article examines the main directions of socio-economic development of rural areas as a key aspect of community development strategy formation. Such directions as infrastructure development, support of small and medium-sized businesses, development of tourism and recreation, improvement of the level of education and professional training, environmental sustainability and attraction of investments are considered. The relevance of the issue is analyzed through the study of the main directions of socio-economic development of rural areas, which can become the basis for forming a strategy for the development of community areas in Ukraine. The socio-economic development of territories is an important element of the development strategy of any rural community, and it is the effective strategy of the development of rural territories that contributes to the growth of the population's well-being, increasing the level of employment and improving the quality of life in the region. That is why, in the modern conditions of the formation of Ukraine as a sovereign, independent, democratic and social state, local self-government plays a key role in effective territorial management. The basis of this system is the territorial community. The overall development of society and the state depends on its quality, efficiency and ability to solve local problems.

The purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of the socio-economic development of rural areas, which are formed and implemented through the coordination of efforts by the state, local authorities, business and the public. The research examines the directions of socio-economic development of rural areas as key aspects of forming a strategy for the development of rural territorial communities, taking into account the implementation and amount of funding, which is a novelty in conducting research. An analysis of the level of profitability of rural territorial communities in the last three years of pre-war Ukraine is provided, and a comparative assessment of the indicators of the development of rural territorial communities in the south of Ukraine was carried out in comparison with the average indicators for the country.

The work highlights measures and initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of the population, creating new jobs and improving the quality of life in rural areas. The article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach and concerted efforts by the state, local authorities, business and the public to achieve sustainable development of rural territorial communities.