Received 26.06.2024
Revised 04.11.2024
Accepted 10.12.2024
Retrieved from Volume 28, No. 4, 2024
Pages 96 -109
Abstract
The economic system of a society involves the constant movement of goods, services, money, securities, and labour. The coordinated interaction of market mechanism elements is achieved through their balanced development. It is impossible to increase the efficiency of the agricultural sector of the country’s economy without improving rural infrastructure. The article is devoted to the study of theoretical and practical provisions for accelerating the development of rural infrastructure, ensuring access to it for all segments of the rural population and developing recommendations for improving the living standards of rural residents. The main research methods used were analysis of scientific literature, analysis of statistical data, comparative analysis, and expert assessments. The research paper examined the main indicators of improving the living standards of rural residents in terms of political, social and economic aspects. In order to adjust the goals of sustainable development, the article characterised the losses caused to infrastructure as a result of theft, destruction or damage to facilities. It is shown that the impact of economic growth on poverty alleviation increases with the growth of human capital, but weakens with significant income inequality. Particular attention was paid to indicators of improving the living standards of rural residents in terms of political, social and economic aspects. Conclusions were also drawn on the main tasks facing rural communities to ensure their sustainable development. The practical value of the study lies in the empirical results obtained, which can be used to develop and implement the state policy of rural development. The developed recommendations may be useful for local governments, public organisations and other entities involved in rural development. It is proposed to use the experience of Poland on the way to inclusive rural infrastructure development
Keywords:
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