UDC 331.522.4:502.131.1; JEL Q56, R58, J16
Popov, M. P., Dulina, O. V., & Kusplyak, H. I. (2024). Henderni aspekty infrastrukturnoyi bezpeky v konteksti staloho rozvytku rehioniv [Gender aspects of infrastructure security in the context of sustainable regional development]. In Sotsial'no-ekonomichni problemy suchasnoho periodu Ukrayiny [Socio-Economic Problems of the Modern Period of Ukraine]: Vol. 168 (4) (pp. 33-39). DOI: https://doi.org/10.36818/2071-4653-2024-4-5 [in Ukrainian].
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Authors



Popov Mykola Petrovych

Ph.D. of Public Administration, Professor

Professor of the Department of public administration and regional studies of the Institute of Public Service and Management of the Odesa Polytechnic National University

Contacts: popovmykola67@gmail.com

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Dulina Oksana Vasylivna

Ph.D. of Law, Associate Professor

Associate Professor of the Department of public administration and regional studies of the Institute of Public Service and Management of the Odesa Polytechnic National University

Contacts: oksana_dulina@ukr.net

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Kusplyak Halyna Ivanivna

Ph.D. of Public Administration, Associate Professor

Associate Professor of the Department of local self-government and territorial development of the Institute of Public Service and Management of the Odesa Polytechnic National University

Contacts: kusplyak.galina@gmail.com

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Resume

The relevance of this study is driven by the need to integrate gender aspects into infrastructure security to support sustainable regional development. The article finds that unequal access to essential services and resources, including transportation, energy, and information infrastructure, significantly impacts the resilience of regional systems and exacerbates social inequality. The authors prove that incorporating gender considerations enhances the efficiency of infrastructure resource management, promotes their rational use, and increases regional resilience to crises. The study aims to assess the impact of gender aspects on infrastructure security, analyze existing policies and practices, identify challenges and limitations, and develop recommendations for implementing a gender-sensitive approach in sustainable development policies. The research applies methods of comparative analysis, assessment of service accessibility for various social groups, and examination of international practices in integrating gender-sensitive approaches into infrastructure. Particular attention is given to the conditions in urban and rural areas of Ukraine. The findings demonstrate that integrating gender aspects allows for better addressing of the needs of diverse social groups, reduces regional system vulnerabilities, and fosters equitable access to services. Key challenges identified include a low level of awareness among policymakers, insufficient funding for related programs, a lack of systematic tools for monitoring gender impacts, and the persistence of socio-cultural stereotypes that hinder the adoption of these approaches. Based on the research, practical recommendations were developed, including the incorporation of gender analysis in infrastructure planning, the establishment of local consultation platforms to consider gender needs, gender-responsive budgeting, and training specialists to improve management quality. The article recommends enhancing public awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of gender equality in infrastructure development. Future research perspectives include the development of adaptive models for accounting for gender impacts in infrastructure planning, the evaluation of long-term outcomes from the implementation of gender-sensitive approaches, and the creation of methodologies for assessing their socio-economic effectiveness. These measures will contribute to the improvement of infrastructure policy and the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Keywords:

gender aspects, infrastructure security, sustainable development, regional systems, gender analysis, gender-sensitive planning, social equality, infrastructure resources