Uman National University | today: 12/28/2025
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Nepochatenko Olena O., Doctor of Economics, Professor, Rector of Uman National University of Horticulture, Head of Department, Uman National University of Horticulture Фіщенко М. В., , , Яковин М. М., , , Непочатенко З. В., , , |
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| Category | Economics | ||
| year | 2025 | issue | Issue 107 part 2 |
| pages | 8-19 | index UDK | 351.84:355.1 (477) | DOI | 10.32782/2415-8240-2025-107-2-8-19 (Link) |
| Abstract | The full-scale war in Ukraine has presented the state with the extremely difficult task of simultaneously financing defense needs and ensuring an adequate level of social protection for the population, in particular veterans, internally displaced persons, low-income families, and persons with disabilities. In this context, research into financial mechanisms for supporting the social sphere and veteran programs is extremely relevant for the formation of effective and sustainable state policy in both the war and post-war periods. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need to ensure comprehensive social protection in crisis conditions and to increase the role of state and local institutions in supporting vulnerable groups of the population, as well as integrating veterans into society and the economy. The purpose of the research is to analyze the current state of social sector financing in Ukraine amid military challenges, determine the effectiveness of support programs for veterans and other vulnerable groups, and develop recommendations for improving the sustainability and transparency of social policy. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were set: to assess the dynamics of consolidated budget expenditures on social and veteran programs in 2021–2024; to determine the priorities of state financing during the war period; to identify problematic aspects of the veteran support system; analyze international experience in the social integration and rehabilitation of veterans; propose ways to improve financial mechanisms for social support. The results of the research showed that in 2021–2024, Ukraine's consolidated budget underwent a significant transformation – there was a significant increase in defense spending, while nominal social spending remained stable. Social policy priorities shifted towards supporting the most vulnerable groups of the population, in particular internally displaced persons, low-income families, and persons with disabilities. The growing need for social protection among veterans led to the introduction of separate programs for financial, psychological, and medical support. The main problems of the system have been identified: the complexity of procedures for obtaining veteran status, limited access to benefits, insufficient funding, and poor coordination between authorities. The findings point to the need for a comprehensive approach to social policy that combines state and local resources, international assistance, and digital tools, including trust funds, co-financing mechanisms, social bonds, and an electronic register of veterans and internally displaced persons. The introduction of medium-term budget planning and the development of programs to support veteran entrepreneurship will contribute to greater efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in the social sphere during wartime and post-war recovery. | ||
| Key words | social policy, war veterans, social protection, budget financing, internally displaced persons, military challenges | ||