ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT STATE OF FINANCING THE SOCIAL SECTOR ON THE BASIS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

This article analyzes the theoretical and practical aspects of public-private partnerships (PPPs). Social welfare is defined as the main criterion for assessing the social significance of PPPs. The study identifies the objectives of private sector partners and the government, and evaluates the practical outcomes of PPPs based on social welfare indicators. By comparing the existing outcomes with the expected social effects, recommendations are developed for governments on the formation of PPP institutions and their effective management. The findings show that applying these recommendations may reduce the number of PPP projects, bring them closer to traditional government contracts, and increase the opportunities for improving social welfare.