ПОБУЗЬКА ОБ'ЄДНАНА ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНА ГРОМАДА КІРОВОГРАДСЬКОЇ ОБЛАСТІ ЯК ПЕРСПЕКТИВНИЙ ОСЕРЕДОК СОЦІАЛЬНО-ЕКОНОМІЧНОГО РОЗВИТКУ

Abstract

In 2014 the Concept of reforming local self-government and the territorial organization of power was adopted and Ukraine chose a course for the decentralization process. The main strategic goal of the local self-government’s reform is to create conditions for providing its possibility to independently solve local-scale questions at the expense by its own resources. The maximum possible transfer of powers to territorial communities is the main way to achieve this goal and accordingly, the creation of conditions for the dynamic development of regions and the provision of high-quality public services to citizens. The establishment of a new united territorial community as a lower level of local self-government, its expediency and functioning is undoubtedly an actual process. The basis of the formation of the Pobuzhka united territorial community (Kirovograd region) in the context of the modern process of decentralization was identified. The Pobuzka UTC (united territorial community) aims to unite two localities: the urban village of Pobuzke and the village of Kapitanka. The choice of these localities is due to several factors: geographical, economic and social. The main problems of the social and economic situation of the Pobuzke urban village were highlighted. The basic financial indicators of the income part of the future community are analyzed. The main components by which the future profitable part of the budget will be formed are determined. Financial independence for society will create the basis for independent development, allocating funds for their own needs, improving the lives of residents. The USAID cooperation and assistance program “Decentralization Brings Better Results and Efficiency” helps united territorial communities to develop and implement projects for improving service delivery is particularly important and perspective. In particular, such cooperation will be facilitated by a signed memorandum of cooperation with the Kirovograd region. The advantages that Pobuzka UTC will receive by reaching independence in solving problems of local-scale issues are determined.A long-term development plan for the Pobuzka united territorial community has been developed, which includes two blocks: economic and social. The economic bloc provides steps and actions aimed at attracting investment, developing transport infrastructure and housing and communal services. The social block provides the development of effective measures in the field of education, medicine, culture, sports and social policy. The main risks in the formation of the territorial community and ways to overcome these risks are indicated.