RESEARCH ON TRANSPARENCY OF ECONOMIC-ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT IN UKRAINIAN REGIONAL CENTERS: BEFORE AND AFTER FULL-SCALE INVASION

Abstract

Purpose. The objective of this study is to analyze the level of transparency and accessibility of information regarding the activities of local self-government bodies in the regional centers of Ukraine, as well as to identify economic-organizational problems associated with ensuring openness in Ukrainian cities. Methodology. The following research methods were employed to achieve the stated objective: analysis, synthesis, deduction, comparison, and scientific inquiry. Results. An analysis of the transparency of economic-organizational support in Ukrainian regional centers was conducted before and after the full-scale invasion by Russian forces. The degree of transparency, which characterizes the level of openness of local self-government bodies in the regional centers of Ukraine from 2017 to 2022, was identified. Economic-organizational problems related to ensuring transparency in Ukrainian cities were also identified. Scientific novelty. The research has revealed economic-organizational problems associated with ensuring transparency in Ukrainian cities, highlighting the need for further examination and resolution of complex economic, organizational, and managerial aspects that influence the level of transparency and accessibility of information about the activities of local self-government bodies. Practical significance. This research helps identify specific economic-organizational problems that affect the transparency of local self-government. It contributes to raising awareness and understanding of these issues, as well as directing attention towards their resolution.