CONCEPT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM OF POPULATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF INFORMATIZATION OF THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY

Abstract

Execution of the functions and tasks assigned to the state authorities and local government in the context of global informatization of the economy and society requires reforming the existing system of social protection and development of perspective directions. Therefore, the chosen research topic is highly relevant. The purpose of the article is to study the problems in the social protection system, to develop and substantiate the concept of its development in the context of global informatization of the economy and society in order to increase the level of social standards and ensure the socio-economic development of Ukraine. In order to achieve this goal, the main tasks, principles and methods of research have been outlined. Based on the analysis of the current state of the system of social protection of population and theoretical and practical statements of scientific works of leading scientists, it has been identified systemic problems that need to be solved. One of these problems is the lag in the development of information technology in the social sphere due to the lack of a developed information infrastructure for providing social services to population. A considerable number of programs of social protection of population are implemented by public authorities and government at the expense of state and local budgets. Lack of information interaction between these bodies and consumers of social services leads to dissatisfaction with the quality of such services. The article investigates the mechanism of state regulation of the social protection system of Ukraine and reveals the problems of its functioning. The strategy of the development of the system of social protection of population has been developed, its strategic goals, stages of implementation, and sources of financing have been specified. The concept of the development of such a strategy with a clear definition of the purpose and priorities of its vectors, indicators and means of implementation has been substantiated. The necessity of building the model of social partnership development in Ukraine has been reflected. At the end of the article, the conclusions and recommendations for further researches in the direction of increasing the level of informatization of the system of social protection of population in Ukraine have been presented.