Andrii Magomedov, Ph.D. in History, Applicant of the Department of History and Culture of Ukraine Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Pereiaslav, Ukraine

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5919-2340
e-mail: magomedovandriy@gmail.com

Sustainability of Critical Infrastructure Facilities in the Context of Public Administration

Introduction. Protection of critical functions and functioning of critical infrastructure in Ukraine is one of the most important security priorities for the state. Ukraine’s experience in ensuring energy supply to consumers during wartime and the destruction of critical infrastructure facilities testifies to the various challenges faced in conditions of full-scale military invasion and missile attacks. To ensure the sustainability of critical infrastructure and its continued development, agreed goals and coordinated efforts of all stakeholders are necessary. Understanding the organizational and management aspects of this problem is important for the development of effective management strategies and prevention of possible threats.

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to analyze the organizational and management aspects that affect the stability of critical infrastructure objects in the context of public administration, with the aim of identifying possible ways to improve management systems and ensure security. The object of research is the management system of critical infrastructure objects, and the subject is the organizational and management aspects of ensuring their stability. Research methods include literature analysis, study of domestic and foreign experience, modeling of recommendations for the protection of critical infrastructure in conditions of full-scale military aggression. The author analyzed the main principles of public management in the context of ensuring the stability of critical infrastructure, identified threats and vulnerabilities, and also developed proposals for improving risk management systems and security strategies.

Results. Based on the results of the study, conclusions and recommendations regarding the practical implementation of improved critical infrastructure management strategies were formulated. Recommendations include the development and implementation of effective mechanisms for monitoring and responding to potential threats, promoting cooperation between the public administration sector and the private sector, and increasing awareness and training of personnel responsible for managing critical infrastructure.

Conclusions. It was concluded that critical infrastructure plays a key role in ensuring the functioning of the state and the economy. Analysis of risk management tools and methods aimed at ensuring the stability of critical infrastructure objects indicates the need for constant improvement of security systems and response to crisis situations.

Keywords: organizational and management aspects; sustainability; critical infrastructure objects; public administration; threats; vulnerabilities; risk management; strategies; efficiency; security.

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