Vol. 13 No. 80 (2024)
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The impact of decentralization on regional development in Ukraine: challenges and opportunities in the post-war era

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  • Yurii Orel,
  • Oleg Kulinich,
  • Serhii Korniievskyi,
  • Svitlana Serohina,
  • Liliya Gryshko
Yurii Orel
Education and Research Institute "Institute of Public Administration", V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine.
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Oleg Kulinich
Education and Research Institute "Institute of Public Administration", V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine.
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Serhii Korniievskyi
Ukrainian State University of Science and Technology, Ukraine.
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Svitlana Serohina
National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine.
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Liliya Gryshko
National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.80.08.9

Published 2024-08-30

Keywords

  • regional policy, local self-government, territorial communities, sustainability, budget planning, administrative and territorial reform.

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Orel, Y., Kulinich, O., Korniievskyi, S., Serohina, S., & Gryshko, L. (2024). The impact of decentralization on regional development in Ukraine: challenges and opportunities in the post-war era. Amazonia Investiga, 13(80), 99–108. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.80.08.9

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Abstract

Decentralization, the transfer of power and resources from central to local governments, has been a key outcome of Ukraine's administrative reform. At the same time, many processes were implemented based on the experience of European countries, which emphasised Ukraine's European integration aspirations. This article examines the achievements and challenges of decentralization, particularly in the context of post-war reconstruction. Through content analysis of relevant literature, the study finds that newly formed territorial communities have gained greater financial autonomy and decision-making power, fostering local development initiatives. However, legislative gaps, lack of experience, and coordination challenges with regional authorities persist. The study concludes that aligning with European decentralization models and adapting legislation accordingly are crucial for Ukraine's regional development and successful post-war recovery. It emphasizes the need for further research on the interplay between decentralization and regional socioeconomic progress, especially considering the unique context of ongoing conflict. In conclusion, it is substantiated that adherence to the European vector of development and approximation of domestic legislation to the best European standards is the key to the success of the country as a whole and the formation of strong, economically viable regions.

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