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  ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY FOR REGIONAL PLANNING IN THE CONTEXT OF INTEGRATED TERRITORIAL INVESTMENTS

  In recent years, regional policy at European Union level has entered a new planning paradigm, promoting the implementation of integrated territorial investment as a tool for intervention on the sustainable development of territories. In this regard, the study of the administrative capacity of regional planning is extremely relevant and useful. The ... In recent years, regional policy at European Union level has entered a new planning paradigm, promoting the implementation of integrated territorial investment as a tool for intervention on the sustainable development of territories. In this regard, the study of the administrative capacity of regional planning is extremely relevant and useful. The aim of this study is to outline the main competencies of planning specialists in the implementation of integrated territo¬rial investments as a tool of regional development policy. Research tasks have been set to achieve this aim. The modern approaches for regional development, the policy for sustainable development at regional level and the specific features of the integrated territorial investments are considered. Research emphasis is placed on the organizational and administrative aspects for the implementation of integrated territorial investments, both in the EU and in Bulgaria. Based on em¬pirical research, an expert assessment of the capacity for planning public policies is given, by applying the new impact tool. The planning of the regional development, based on competencies, is considered and a conceptual competence profile of the planning specialist is proposed. Using methods such as induction, deduction, synthesis, comparative analysis and content analysis, the main points of regional development planning based on competencies, including information and communication ones, are derived. As a result, identified weaknesses and challenges are highlighted and the prospects for planning science and practice in general are outlined

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  ANALYTICAL MODELS APPLICABLE IN ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ENTERPRISE

  Forecasting the financial sustainability of enterprises is a priority problem in the context of modern economic and social conditions. Analytical models that are constructed through discriminant analysis provide an opportunity to predict financial sustainability. Their testing in our country would contribute both to the enrichment of the theory of ... Forecasting the financial sustainability of enterprises is a priority problem in the context of modern economic and social conditions. Analytical models that are constructed through discriminant analysis provide an opportunity to predict financial sustainability. Their testing in our country would contribute both to the enrichment of the theory of economic analysis and to the timely detection of the risk of deteriorating financial stability of existing enterprises. In a dynamic and unpredictable environment, attention should be paid to sustainable development procedures, which will help clarify the obligations of investors and increase transparency on the part of financial institutions and companies regarding how they consider sustainable development in the decision-making process. of solutions. In this regard, analytical procedures are established as a particularly important component of the audit, due to the interest of clients not only in their current state, but also in the growth prospects. Such predictions could be made if the assumption that the company will remain operational for the foreseeable future is substantiated beforehand. In the field of statutory audit, one of the main objectives of the EC is: improving the information value of audits for investors and assessment of enterprises. The results of the application of analytical models for assessing the financial sustainability of enterprises can be particularly useful in their timely use to make informed decisions in the field of internal and external control.

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  BENEFIT SEGMENTATION OF BULGARIAN TOURIST

  The peculiarities of consumer behaviour is of key importance for the successful customer centric approach implementation in tourism marketing. The majority of existing studies focused on Bulgarian tourist market groups customers on the basis of the tourist nationality or the type of tourism practiced. Insufficient researched remains attitudes and ... The peculiarities of consumer behaviour is of key importance for the successful customer centric approach implementation in tourism marketing. The majority of existing studies focused on Bulgarian tourist market groups customers on the basis of the tourist nationality or the type of tourism practiced. Insufficient researched remains attitudes and expectations. The study aims to segment Bulgarian tourists by using benefit segmentation approach. Benefits are described via 16 binary variables. Data is collected via online survey with 858 valid respon¬ses. The segmentation was performed by cluster analysis. Segments identification is made both by hierarchical and non-hierarchical clustering algorithms. The existence of five segments has been proven. They are profiled on the base of socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics. Recommendations for using the information from the study in business practice and scientific researches are formulated.