Summary: This article deals with the peculiarities of rural areas of Ukrainian-Polish cross-border region in the context of European integration. The main positive and negative aspects are determined. The strategic directions of development are suggested.

Keywords: rural areas, cross-border region, cross-border cooperation, development, information and communication infrastructure.

The global problems of Economics and Finance: Abstracts of VІІІ International scientific-practical conference (Kiev - Prague - Vienna, February 28, 2017)

Summary: The article deals with professional competence of the head. The notion of professional competence is defined. The main components of professional competence of the head of the institution within the system of postgraduate pedagogical education are demonstrated. The stages of formation of administrative competence are formed.

Keywords: professional competence, administrative competence, professionalism of the head, professional activity, competence.