ECONOMIC DECENTRALIZATION IN UKRAINE: ACHIEVEMENTS, CHALLENGES, TASKS, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Abstract
This article is devoted to the study of decentralization as a component tool for the development of socio-economic relations in the country, as well as its role in raising the standard of living of the population. Within the framework of the article, the essence of the concept of «decentralization» was analyzed and clarified, a brief review of scientific works related to this issue was carried out, and the main provisions and achievements of the decentralization reform in Ukraine, which has been going on since 2014, were analyzed. The experience of other countries on the decentralization reform and its impact on the development of these countries has been analyzed. Statistical data demonstrating changes in the economic component of the development of communities and territories since the start of the decentralization reform were studied. Practical recommendations on the possibilities of optimizing the functioning of local self-government bodies and their interaction with the central government to increase the efficiency of their work are provided. A separate part of the article is devoted to the challenges and possible obstacles that may arise in the further implementation of the reform in the context of Russia`s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which lasts from 2022. The article provides practical recommendations for the further implementation of the reform in Ukraine, taking into account both national and foreign experiences. In modern conditions, it is important to maintain the tendency to qualitative changes in the states, in particular, by implementing managerial decisions within the framework of expanding the powers of local self-government bodies. It is also necessary to analyze the unsuccessful results achieved by different countries during the implementation of this reform in order not only to prevent them in the future but also to identify the reason for their appearance for elimination. The Ukrainian authorities are interested in working with international institutions to continue reforms aimed at improving the living standards of the population and promoting the democratization of society as a whole.
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