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  THE POTENTIAL FOR CREATION OF GREEN JOBS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN BULGARIA

  The main objective of the study is to reveal the potential for change and reorientation of the production model in Bulgaria toward a more sustainable economy generating new green jobs and territorial development, which is to integrate the environmental, economic and social stability. The main tasks are: to systematically analyze the approaches and ... The main objective of the study is to reveal the potential for change and reorientation of the production model in Bulgaria toward a more sustainable economy generating new green jobs and territorial development, which is to integrate the environmental, economic and social stability. The main tasks are: to systematically analyze the approaches and concepts for the development of a green economy and green jobs in the EU and U.S.; to define the term „green jobs”; to examine the prerequisites and barriers to green job creation in Bulgaria, and to study the potential for creation of green jobs in the private and public sectors. The main thesis in the study is that the concept of green economy is applicable in the private and public sectors in Bulgaria. Its implementation will catalyze the process of increasing the competitiveness of the areas that generate green jobs, reduce inter-regional disparities and accelerate the integration of the Bulgarian economy in the European structures. The study emphasizes the main results, namely: the best practices for implementation of green initiatives for sustainable local development and creation of green jobs are outlined, an attempt to quantify the attitudes about the creation of green jobs in the public and private sectors in Bulgaria is made, recommendations for improving the network interaction of stakeholders in the green economy issues are formulated.

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  PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE AGRIBUSINESS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA

  The present study is based on the thesis statement that it is possible and necessary to develop successful business which takes care of preserving the environment in Bulgaria. With reference to this the objective of the present research is to study the problems of sustainable development in the country and in particular the prospects of doing ... The present study is based on the thesis statement that it is possible and necessary to develop successful business which takes care of preserving the environment in Bulgaria. With reference to this the objective of the present research is to study the problems of sustainable development in the country and in particular the prospects of doing sustainable business in the rural regions of Bulgaria. Three sub goals further expand the main objective of the study, namely: to analyze the problems of sustainable use of natural resources; to outline the main trends in the preservation of the environment and biodiversity; and to specify the models and forms of sustainable business development in the country. The specific tasks that the study completes are related to revealing the economic and social advantages of sustainable development, identifying the problems of sustainable use of natural resources in Bulgaria and coordinating the mutual efforts of business agents in the rural regions for achieving sustainable development. The results of the research are as follows: outlining approaches to sustainable use of natural resources within their capacity as a prerequisite of any long-term development by coordinating the political, economic and social systems; suggesting models for sustainable resource use on the basis of organic farming; highlighting the advantages of sustainable agriculture as an opportunity for reducing unemployment, migration processes and local economy development in the endangered regions of Bulgaria.

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  FIGHTING POVERTY – THE CHALLENGE FACING THE TEACHING OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

  The implementation of a comprehensive and integrated approach is a prerequisite for overcoming social exclusion and for breaking the passing on of poverty from generation to generation. Higher education in economics and management takes an important place in the fight against poverty by providing the necessary knowledge, skills and ... The implementation of a comprehensive and integrated approach is a prerequisite for overcoming social exclusion and for breaking the passing on of poverty from generation to generation. Higher education in economics and management takes an important place in the fight against poverty by providing the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies. Thesis statement: „The improvement of the traditional methods and the introduction of new active methods and modes of study in economics and management provide students with knowledge and skills, which are the prerequisites for getting out of poverty.” Aim: Studying the existing modes of study and opening up opportunities for improvement through the introduction of new elements in teaching economics and management to create knowledge and skills for fighting poverty. Tasks: Studying the characteristics of poverty in Bulgaria; Analyzing the content of economics and management courses and creating new opportunities to include issues related to the fight against poverty; Developing methodological materials containing active forms of teaching and acquiring knowledge and skills. The national policies that can contribute to poverty reduction have to be the basis for developing the components of the course content. The incorporation of these policies in the course content would attract the interest not only of students but of all stakeholders to the educational product of the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics.