This study examines the extent to which citizen-initiated contact with elected representatives and perceived responsiveness of representatives to citizens are related to government approval ratings, trust in political institutions, satisfaction with democracy, and turnout across 30 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Findings from a multilevel analysis of Afrobarometer survey data (N = 42,684) support existing work indicating that responsiveness is crucial to government-citizen relationships. Heightened benefits appear for responsive representatives in less democratic countries. Practical and theoretical implications are discussed.
Local agri-food markets are a key link in the sustainability and resilience of rural communities, as they merge producers and consumers, create jobs and ensure food security. This paper analyzes the state and perspectives of the development of local markets in rural regions of Russia, relying on demographic, economic, structural and innovation indicators. The results show marked regional differences: in urbanized areas the share of the rural population is low and markets are weak, while in Siberia and the Far East, local markets remain vital, albeit under pressure from depopulation. Structural shifts in favor of plant production, along with worsening price parity, indicate reduced profitability of small producers, but also open opportunities for diversification through processing and branding. Analysis of production concentration shows that sectors with more dispersed production (vegetables, milk) enable greater flexibility and resilience of local markets. Highly concentrated sectors remain vulnerable to market shocks. The findings confirm that local markets can be not only guardians of tradition, but also drivers of modernization and growth. The work thereby makes an empirical contribution to the understanding of the sustainability of rural markets and shows that, with targeted policies that link demographic stability, economic incentives, digital tools and ecological practices, local markets can become a pillar of sustainable development and a significant instrument for strengthening the resilience of the agri-food sector in Russia and beyond. Methodologically, the article applies a mixed approach: (i) quantitative analysis of several sets of statistical data (Rosstat, supplementary FAO/OECD/Eurostat) through descriptive indicators and indices (incl. input/output price parity), as well as cluster typology of regions; and (ii) qualitative mapping of findings to contemporary policies and practices. This framework allows structural trends to be directly linked to implications for local food markets.
Agricultural insurance plays an important role in minimizing risks and strengthening the sustainability of agricultural enterprises. The peculiarities of agricultural production and its dependence on weather conditions make it necessary to use agricultural insurance tools. The article examines the main agricultural insurance programs and their change in 2025. The need to increase the efficiency of agricultural insurance and its attractiveness for agricultural producers is shown.
В статье рассматривается проблема организации персонализированного обучения с точки зрения использования потенциала избыточной образовательной среды школы. Отмечается важность последовательного создания такой среды на различных уровнях: коллективно-групповом, индивидуально-личностном и фронтально-массовом. Выделены условия, соблюдение которых необходимо для создания сбалансированной среды, адаптированной к индивидуальным потребностям и возможностям каждого ученика. Предложен пошаговый план действий для реализации персонализированного подхода в обучении, включающий шесть этапов: 1) диагностика потребностей учащихся и родителей; 2) определение траекторий развития; 3) реализация выбранной траектории; 4) обратная связь и поддержка; 5) анализ и корректировка; 6) вовлечение внешних партнёров. Приведено описание системы школьных лабораторий в контексте организации персонализированного обучения в избыточной образовательной среде. The article considers the problem of organizing personalized learning from the point of view of using the potential of the school's excess educational environment. The importance of consistently creating such an environment at various levels is noted: collective-group, individual-personal and frontal-mass. The conditions that must be met to create a balanced environment adapted to the individual needs and capabilities of each student are identified. A step-by-step action plan for implementing a personalized approach to learning is proposed, including six stages: 1) diagnostics of the needs of students and parents; 2) determination of development trajectories; 3) implementation of the chosen trajectory; 4) feedback and support; 5) analysis and adjustment; 6) involvement of external partners. A description of the school laboratory system in the context of organizing personalized learning in an excess educational environment is given.
Статья посвящена анализу эффективных методов обучения в начальной школе, которые обеспечивают устойчивое усвоение учебного материала младшими школьниками, формируют учебную мотивацию, развивают познавательные способности и метапредметные умения. Особое внимание уделяется сочетанию традиционных методик с инновационными образовательными технологиями, включая игровые формы, элементы цифрового обучения и деятельностный подход
