Strategic Directions for Improving the Quality of Life of the Population of the Arctic Territories of the Republic of Karelia

The article presents the results of a comprehensive study of strategic directions for improving the quality of life of the population in the Arctic territories of the Republic of Karelia. The relevance of the research is determined by the need to develop an effective methodology for managing the development of Arctic territories in the context of modern geopolitical and socio-economic challenges. The purpose of the study is to develop strategic directions for improving the quality of life of the population in the Arctic territories of the Republic of Karelia. The research methodology is based on a systematic approach, including the analysis of sociodemographic, economic, environmental and infrastructure indicators of regional development. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the development of an integrated system of criteria for assessing the effectiveness of strategic development directions in the Arctic territories, including innovative elements such as: a climate module for assessing the impact of climate changes, an adaptive mechanism for adjusting management decisions, an integral index of the population’s quality of life, an early warning system for social risks, and a feedback mechanism with the population. The practical significance of the research is determined by the possibility of applying the developed methodology for monitoring the quality of life of the population, forecasting socio-economic processes, assessing the effectiveness of implemented programs, adjusting strategic development directions, and improving the quality of management decisions. The results obtained contribute to the development of theoretical and methodological foundations for managing the quality of life of the population in the Arctic territories and form a scientifically grounded base for developing effective strategic directions for regional development. The prospects of the approach are due to the possibility of scaling the developed methodology to other Arctic territories and its adaptability to changing conditions of regional development.