SWOT ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN RURAL AREAS OF UKRAINE BY SECTORS

Abstract

The article is dedicated to presenting the results of SWOT analysis of the development of social infrastructure by sectors as one of the functional components of rural social infrastructure in Ukraine. The components of rural social infrastructure by sectors include education, culture, physical culture and sports, healthcare, tourism and recreation, and ecology. The SWOT analysis method in the article is presented as an effective tool for public administration and a necessary factor for the formation of an anticrisis management program for rural social infrastructure. The results of the analysis include the following: Strengths: General description of the state of existing social infrastructure objects by sectors, forming an understanding of their level of provision with highly qualified personnel, the functioning of development programs, etc. Weaknesses: General description of trends and problems hindering the development of social infrastructure objects by sectors. Opportunities: External aspects that representatives of rural communities could use to support the state, restoration, and development of social infrastructure objects by sectors. Threats: Any processes or phenomena, external limitations that obstruct the development of social infrastructure objects by sectors in rural areas. Through the use of SWOT analysis, not only strengths and weaknesses inherent in the development of rural social infrastructure by sectors were identified, but also areas requiring the most attention and efforts from local authorities of territorial communities. This method allowed for identifying the most probable opportunities and risks that require the concentration of efforts by local authorities and outlining prospective directions for further development of the main components of social infrastructure by sectors in rural areas