Оцінка соціального та економічного впливу державної політики на партнерство у сфері транспортної інфраструктури

English

Assessment of the social and economic impact of state policy on partnership in the field of transport infrastructure

Abstract. Introduction. The relevance of the study is due to the need to understand the relationships between state initiatives and the private sector in the context of the development of transport infrastructure. In today's conditions of globalization and growing demands for sustainable development, transport systems play a key role in supporting economic growth and social welfare. Publicprivate partnership is an effective mechanism for achieving these goals, but its potential and implications need detailed analysis to optimize interaction between all stakeholders. Purpose. The purpose of the research is a deep analytical study and assessment of the impact of state initiatives on the formation and development of public-private partnerships in transport infrastructure. The research aims to determine how public policy contributes to the attraction of private investment, increasing the efficiency of projects in this area, as well as to assess the social and economic consequences of such interaction for various groups of society and the economy as a whole. Materials and methods. The main sources of research include regulatory documents and laws, analysis from rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's, as well as details of implemented transport projects, covering finance, investment and their socio-economic impact. The methodology is based on a comparative analysis of PPP practices between countries to identify optimal models, assess effectiveness through analysis of strengths and weaknesses, and involve expert opinions for a deep understanding of challenges and prospects. Results. The study confirmed that the state policy aimed at the development of public-private partnerships in transport infrastructure has a significant positive impact on economic development. Involvement of private investments and knowledge in the transport infrastructure contributes to increasing the efficiency of transport services, optimizing costs and creating new jobs. PPP in transport infrastructure also contributes to the improvement of social conditions, in particular by ensuring the availability and quality of transport services for the general population, which, in turn, raises the standard of living and promotes social integration. In order to achieve the maximum effectiveness of publicprivate partnership, it is necessary to adapt state policy, ensure the presence of a clear regulatory framework, transparency and mutual benefit in cooperation between the state and the private sector. Public-private partnership is defined as a key tool for improving transport infrastructure, which will contribute not only to economic growth, but also to increasing the social well-being of the population. Discussion. In-depth study of other aspects and sectors where publicprivate partnerships can be applied, for example, water supply, energy, medical infrastructure. This will make it possible to generalize the obtained results and identify universal success factors and problems of PPPs. Analysis and comparison of the experience of different countries in the field of public-private partnership, which will allow to identify the best practices and mistakes that should be avoided in the formation of the relevant policy. The research could expand its focus to assess the impact of public-private partnerships in transport infrastructure on climate change and its contribution to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Keywords: public-private partnership; public administration; transport industry; socio-economic effect; infrastructure project; authorities