THE PRACTICE OF IMPLEMENTING A SOCIAL CONTRACT AS A MECHANISM FOR REDUCING POVERTY IN THE REGION AND ACTIVATING THE POTENTIAL OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

Relevance. The scientific work is devoted to the analysis of the practice of implementing a social contract as a mechanism for reducing regional poverty, identifying its features and assessing its effectiveness. State assistance is provided to low-income families and citizens with low incomes, promotes vocational training and employment, the development of family entrepreneurship and personal subsidiary farming, which allows to improve the economic situation of the participants.

The purpose of the study: to study the practice of implementing a social contract as a mechanism for reducing regional poverty and activating the potential of low-income families.

Materials and methods. Official statistical data, legislative and regulatory acts of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Bashkortostan were used. The empirical base was formed by the results of the author's sociological survey of potential recipients of state assistance in Ufa, the Republic of Bashkortostan.

 Results. The article discusses the best municipal practices of implementing a social contract. According to the results of the sociological survey, it was found that 60% of the respondents have been in a difficult financial situation for less than six months, while 40% have been experiencing financial difficulties for a longer period, which indicates the chronic nature of the problems faced by a significant portion of the low-income population. The data obtained indicate the need to implement programs aimed at increasing the financial stability of the region's residents and creating additional sources of income. The social contract is aimed at activating the citizens' own potential, stimulating their economic activity, increasing their social status and developing entrepreneurship. The main motives for starting your own business have been identified: increasing income, striving for independence, implementing your own ideas and helping your family, which underlines the importance of socio-economic sustainability for the program participants.

Conclusions. Among the key obstacles to concluding a social contract, respondents noted a lack of information, lack of necessary knowledge and skills, complexity of procedures, and lack of financial support. The paper proposes measures to improve the program: increasing the amount of financial assistance, raising public awareness about the possibilities of a social contract, providing educational resources on business management, and ensuring long-term support for participants.

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