Социальная политика в интересах развития человеческого потенциала: мировой опыт

Abstract

In the period of global instability, the role of the state as a regulator of social relations and social support increases. The article analyzes complex socio-economic problems faced by modern Western states, that were formed even before the current coronavirus crisis and partially intensified by it: deepening of social stratification, the growth of unstable employment, wage and income inequality, the commercialization of the social sphere, changes in the parameters of poverty. It is concluded that in the course of searching for ways to partially compensate for losses and smooth out the negative effects of the socio-economic restrictions of COVID quarantine and its consequences, there was a request to change the forms of regulation of social relations and social support in favor of more universal models and expanding the scope of services that the state is called upon to provide citizens or actively participate in their organization. The system of social benefits, including their budget and insurance types, is unable to solve alone the whole range of problems faced by citizens who find themselves in an emergency situation. Economic unavailability of a whole range of services is the reason for the formation of a vicious circle of material dependence and social instability, leading to loss of human capital. The main attention is paid to considering such factors as ensuring sustainable social development of children, ensuring access to all levels of education, issues of medical and long-term social services for people in need of outside care. The key areas of state support that play an important role in ensuring social mobility, professional growth and improving the health status, such as housing security and access to high-quality public utilities, transport and digital services are also considered separately.