kaspyTHE CASPIAN REGION: politics, economics, culture1818-510XАстраханский государственный университет им. В. Н. Татищева250510.54398/1818-510X.2025.83.2.013347.471Opportunities for expanding the participation of non-profit organizations in solving social policy issuesOpportunities for expanding the participation of non-profit organizations in solving social policy issueshttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-0875-0628PostnikovaOlga Yu.PostnikovaOlga Yu.olga.yu.post@mail.ruRyazan State University named after S. A. YeseninRyazan State University named after S. A. Yesenin1507202521201302001202531032025https://kaspy.asu-edu.ru/en/archive/2025/issue/2/article/2505https://kaspy.asu-edu.ru/storage/kaspy/archive/2(83)/120-130.pdf

The article is devoted to the study of opportunities to increase the participation of civil society organizations in addressing social policy issues. The relevance of the research is conditioned by modern challenges, such as increasing social differentiation and the need to integrate vulnerable groups of the population, which require new approaches in the implementation of social policy. The aim of the study is to identify and justify the possibilities of more active involvement of NKOs in this process. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive methodological approach was used; analysis and synthesis of scientific literature allowed us to study the theoretical basis of NKO participation in social policy. The comparative-historical method was used to identify the evolution of the role of NKOs, as well as to analyses existing barriers and challenges. The systemic approach helped to develop practical recommendations to improve interaction between NKOs and state structures. The study Fund that NKOs have significant potential to address social challenges due to their proximity to citizens and responsiveness. However, barriers related to financial, institutional and legal and regulatory constraints significantly reduce the effectiveness of their participation. Recommendations are offered to strengthen partnership relations between the state and NKOs. It is concluded that it is necessary to further study regional specifics and international experience to develop more effective mechanisms for NKO integration into social policy.

The article is devoted to the study of opportunities to increase the participation of civil society organizations in addressing social policy issues. The relevance of the research is conditioned by modern challenges, such as increasing social differentiation and the need to integrate vulnerable groups of the population, which require new approaches in the implementation of social policy. The aim of the study is to identify and justify the possibilities of more active involvement of NKOs in this process. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive methodological approach was used; analysis and synthesis of scientific literature allowed us to study the theoretical basis of NKO participation in social policy. The comparative-historical method was used to identify the evolution of the role of NKOs, as well as to analyses existing barriers and challenges. The systemic approach helped to develop practical recommendations to improve interaction between NKOs and state structures. The study Fund that NKOs have significant potential to address social challenges due to their proximity to citizens and responsiveness. However, barriers related to financial, institutional and legal and regulatory constraints significantly reduce the effectiveness of their participation. Recommendations are offered to strengthen partnership relations between the state and NKOs. It is concluded that it is necessary to further study regional specifics and international experience to develop more effective mechanisms for NKO integration into social policy.

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