GLOBALISATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIAL COMPONENT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Abstract

The article examines the complex and multifaceted impact of globalization processes on the implementation of the social dimension of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globalization, as a powerful driving force in the modern world, is reshaping the conditions for social development, generating both new opportunities and serious challenges. The study analyzes the positive aspects of globalization, including improved access to quality education, the development of social infrastructure through international investment, the intensification of intercultural exchange, and the strengthening of global solidarity. At the same time, attention is drawn to the associated risks, such as increasing social inequality, labor market instability, threats to local cultures, and the risk of cultural homogenization. The aim of the study is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the impact of globalization on the social aspects of the SDGs and to analyze the role of national governments, international organizations, and civil society in ensuring socially oriented sustainable development. Special attention is paid to the case of Ukraine as a country simultaneously facing the consequences of globalization, armed conflict, and internal social transformations. In this context, the dynamics of educational accessibility, the scale of international humanitarian aid, and the role of foreign investment in the social sphere are examined. Based on the research, it is concluded that globalization is not a univocal phenomenon: without effective regulation by the state and the international community, it may exacerbate social problems, particularly the vulnerability of certain population groups. A number of recommendations are proposed to enhance coordination across all levels of governance, integrate principles of social justice into sustainable development policies, and promote human capital development and the preservation of cultural diversity as fundamental elements of social resilience in a globalized world.