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  SPECIFICS OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN BULGARIA AND DISTINCTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ITS IMPROVEMENT

  The economic development of Bulgaria is somewhat running behind compared to other European Union countries. This ongoing issue raises the necessity for an in-depth analysis of the causes which are impeding the dynamic growth of the country. In this regard, the paper has two objectives - first it aims at outlining the key economic features of ... The economic development of Bulgaria is somewhat running behind compared to other European Union countries. This ongoing issue raises the necessity for an in-depth analysis of the causes which are impeding the dynamic growth of the country. In this regard, the paper has two objectives - first it aims at outlining the key economic features of business development in Bulgaria, which are strongly related to future exponential growth. The second and most important objective of the study is to offer practical solutions for improving the conditions for more efficient implementation of business processes. Achieving the goals that have been formulated requires the following task to be carried out, namely to analyze a set of indicators of the business environment that are a key factor for its development. The main thesis of the study is that identification the favourable opportunities for qualitative improvement of certain system indicators of the business environment creates prerequisites for stimulating the development of the Bulgarian economy. Based on the research, it can be concluded that in order to increase the overall competitiveness of Bulgarian enterprises, urgent measures are to be taken by the state to improve the conditions under which business entities operate.

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  METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE PREVENTION SYSTEM OF PROSTITUTION

  The article analyzes women’s sexual exploitation in order to obtain benefits and financial resources that support organized crime groups. The aim of the paper is to clarify the organizational management aspects of the prostitution prevention system and develop a methodology for assessing it. The authors' research thesis is that the effective ... The article analyzes women’s sexual exploitation in order to obtain benefits and financial resources that support organized crime groups. The aim of the paper is to clarify the organizational management aspects of the prostitution prevention system and develop a methodology for assessing it. The authors' research thesis is that the effective implementation of the prevention system requires the existence of organizational capacity in the prevention authorities (not only in the form of competencies, but also in guidelines, rules, order of prevention), with a view to determining and converting monitoring and control in a manageable and effective way. The object of the survey is the system of prevention of prostitution and its subject - its organization and the methodology for its evaluation. In direct relation to the objective are the tasks of the study: to clarify the organizational and managerial aspects of the system for prevention of prostitution and to propose a methodology for assessing this system. The prevention effectiveness is determined by the quality of risk assessment, the definition of critical sites and activities, the purposefulness and consistency of measure implementation.

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  PUBLIC INTEREST IN ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS

  The present scientific paper analyses the public interest in the context of administrative relations. Theories and concepts of the public interest in administration and management have been presented, and the reasons for public interest have been discussed in details. The essence and characteristics of administrative negotiation as administrative ... The present scientific paper analyses the public interest in the context of administrative relations. Theories and concepts of the public interest in administration and management have been presented, and the reasons for public interest have been discussed in details. The essence and characteristics of administrative negotiation as administrative attitude have been justified. The role and importance of administrative contracting for the governance has been justified. The study aims to analyse “public interest” and to present its importance for the administrative relations. To achieve this objective the following tasks have been set: theoretical analysis of the scientific expressions of “public interest” in administration and management; considering administrative relations in management; practical research on public interest in administrative relations; summarising the results achieved, formulating conclusions and recommendations. The main research thesis is subordinated to the idea of the key role of public interest in administrative relations, and after an empirical study, it has been confirmed. The study concludes that public interest is the basis of public policies and public interest, it is a key prerequisite for developing administrative capacity and reducing administrative burdens.