democratization of the society and the stabilization of the economy involve finding
new solutions for systemic improvement of social policy.
The main goal of social policy is satisfying the needs of citizens, protection
of their rights and improvement of their security. In addition, the goals of social
policy of the Republic of Serbia are focused on providing social protection,
reducing unemployment, improving working conditions, education and continuous
training of human resources. In social policy, special attention is paid to increasing
the birth rate, improving the demographic structure and the protection of the
family. By the achievement of the projected goals of social policy, the care of an
individual, his personal security, and thus the overall security of the state is
improved.
4.7. Policies in Other Areas of Social Life
Improving education, science, scientific work, environmental protection,
culture and other spheres of social life, as well as their harmonization with the EU
standards, have a strategic importance for the protection of national interests.
Recognizing the growing importance of knowledge, education policy is
focused on organizational changes in the education system, which will allow its
much greater social integration. In this way, the essential preconditions are
created for overall social development and raising awareness about the
importance of education for national security. In achieving this goal, it is necessary
to build favorable working conditions for teaching and educational staff at all levels
of organization. Developing security culture of citizens, especially young people,
represents an important basis of improving national security. Through the process
of education, it is necessary to provide mastering modern knowledge and
technologies, as well as acquiring the basis for independent and continuous
studying during the working life. In addition, education should contribute to the
formation of identity and sense of belonging to the Republic of Serbia.
Improving the scientific work and its harmonization with the social needs
contributes to the development of society. A significant segment of the policy of
scientific and research work is aimed at improving material conditions for research
and development, as well as creating conditions for the specialization of scientific
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