SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN TIMES OF CRISIS AND ARMED CONFLICT: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS FOR UKRAINE

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https://doi.org/10.30857/2415-3206.2022.2.10

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INTRODUCTION. The article is devoted to the study of the social responsibility of higher education institutions in times of crisis and armed conflict. Due to the increasing geopolitical conflicts and security threats, social responsibility becomes a key aspect of the work of higher education institutions. In modern times, when the country is facing crisis challenges and military actions, the social responsibility of higher education institutions becomes exceptionally important and relevant.

RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS: The hypothesis of the article is that based on international experience, valuable lessons can be learned to facilitate the development of effective social responsibility in Ukrainian higher education institutions in crisis situations.

THE OBJECTIVE of the article is to analyze international experience regarding the social responsibility of higher education institutions in times of crisis and armed conflict and identify key lessons that can be applied in the Ukrainian context.

METHODS. The research employs methods of  systemic  analysis,  comparative  analysis, synthesis of scientific literature, and analysis of international practices in the field of social responsibility.

FINDINGS. The study identified key aspects of social responsibility of higher education institutions in times of crisis and armed conflict at the international level. Specifically, it highlights practices for responding to crisis situations, involving students in community and charity initiatives, addressing social issues, and contributing to community development.

CONCLUSION. Based on the analysis of international experience, it is concluded that active implementation of social responsibility is essential in Ukrainian higher education institutions during times of crisis and armed conflict. The valuable lessons from international experience can serve as a foundation for developing effective strategies and programs for implementing social responsibility in the Ukrainian higher education system.

KEYWORDS: social responsibility; higher education institutions; crisis; armed conflict; international experience; lessons; Ukraine.

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Liudmyla HANUSHCHAK-YEFIMENKO, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Ukraine

Doctor of Economics, Professor, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Ukraine

Yuriy DANKO, Sumy National Agrarian University, Ukraine

D.Sc in Economics, Professor, Pro-Rector, Sumy National Agrarian University, Ukraine

Peter PLAVČAN, Danubius University in Sládkovičovo, Slovak Republic

Prof., CSc., Ing., Rector, Danubius University in Sládkovičovo, Slovak Republic

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2023-09-25

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