Decentralization Reform In Ukraine Research Articles

THE WAR IN UKRAINE AND A SOCIAL POLICY: SOCIAL SERVICES IN UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF MARTIAL LAW

The article concerns the issue of providing social services under martial law in Ukraine.The system of social services in modern Ukraine has a complex organizational structure, the main stages of the genesis and development of the social services system in the years 1991–2023 have been identified and characterized. Particular attention has been given to innovations in the social sphere, caused by the adoption of the new law of Ukraine „On social services”, which entered into force on January 1, 2020. The article defines the specificity of the functioning of the system of providing social services under the conditions of martial law in Ukraine. As a result of the decentralization reform in Ukraine, new territorial communities were created, which are now building their own system of providing social services, considering the needs of various population groups. The analysis of the researched issues has allowed for the identification of basic groups of recipients of social services during the martial law period and groups of children requiring specialized social services.

DEMOCRATIZATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AS A STAGE OF DECENTRALIZATION REFORM IN UKRAINE

The relevance of the problem of democratization of local governance is determined by the context and status of the decentralization reform in Ukraine. This goal is contained in the decentralization concept approved in 2014. Its actualization is confirmed by the recent adoption of a number of legal acts. The purpose of the study is to analyze the state and main directions of democratization of local governance in the context of the decentralization reform, and attempt to typify the tasks of democratization in the context of the proximate or post-war perspective. The specifics of the first stage of decentralization were focusing on community amalgamation, transferring of powers and financial resources to local governments, and administrative and territorial reform at the district level. Thus, democratization was not a priority at this stage. It becomes a priority in the context of post-war reconstruction, but not only. The democratization of local governance means, in particular, the involvement of citizens in the management of territorial communities. The forms of such involvement of citizens are prescribed in the Law "On Local Municipalities in Ukraine" and other laws. At the same time, according to researchers, in reality the list of possible forms is wider than specified in the laws. On the other hand, there are gaps in the legislation that don’t contribute to the acceleration of the processes of democratization of local governance. These gaps need to be filled. Martial law limits using democratization mechanisms, primarily in the context of the election of public authorities, holding mass meetings. At the same time, according to researchers, a number of other mechanisms (public discussions, consultative and advisory authorities, public expertise, etc.) can be used already today, and in the context of interaction not only with local government, but also where military administrations operate. In recent years, system of public organizations has been formed, the purpose of which is to promote the mechanisms of democratization of local governance. They carry out not only informational and analytic and lobbying, but also active educational practice, which thus become a feature of the current stage of decentralization, in particular, the democratization of governance.

DECENTRALIZATION REFORM IN UKRAINE AS A FACTOR AND INSTITUTIONAL COMPONENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of the decentralization reform on the sustainable development of territorial communities (TGs) in Ukraine, in particular under martial law. The article uses research methods such as theoretical analysis and synthesis; strategic analysis, in particular SWOT analysis; individual expert assessments; spatial analysis; typology; and forecasting. As a result of the conducted research, it was shown that the decentralization reform in Ukraine did not fully solve the tasks set for it, especially regarding the territorial organization of power. Based on this, the article attempts to justify the necessary steps and measures to improve the effectiveness of the reform in the context of the sustainable development of TG. In particular, it is recommended: to coordinate the basic laws of reform with the Constitution of Ukraine; to form administrative-territorial units of different levels based on the theory of central places; develop strategies and plans for spatial development of communities at a high professional level; restore and strengthen the economic potential of the TG within the framework of the Recovery Programs and the State Strategy of Regional Development of Ukraine for 2021–2027; intensify the creation of such forms of spatial organization of the economy, which will contribute to the consolidation and innovation of TG; increase the financial capacity of TG—based on the development of the local economy; to carry out adequate social policy for the return of TG residents to places of permanent residence; guarantee a high standard of living for all citizens regardless of their place of residence; rational use of TG assimilation potential; develop a “green” economy in TG, with an emphasis on its core—a circular economy; dramatically improve the environment in most TGs, especially those most affected by hostilities; resume the activities of the Ministry of Community and Territory Development. Actually, the rationale for these recommendations is the novelty of the study.

Decentralization of Public Authorities in Ukraine: Administrative-legal, Environmental, Social and Customs Aspects

The purpose of the research is to reveal the administrative-legal, environmental, social and customs principles of decentralization of public authority in Ukraine. Main content. The article reveals the main definitions of decentralization of power, analyzes advantages and disadvantages of the decentralization process in the public administration system. The article also presents the basic typology of decentralization of power in foreign countries and characterizes these types, as well as an attempt to summarize the reasons for performing decentralization in Ukraine. Methodology: The use of systemic, functional, and structural methods in this study made it possible to define concepts, types, as well as to establish the reasons for introduction of the decentralization reform in Ukraine. Conclusions. Various approaches to performing the reform in European countries and its results have been considered, which is due to the need to implement decentralization in Ukraine. The result of the work consists in determination of the main definitions of the decentralization of power, analysis of advantages and disadvantages of the decentralization process, definition of the main types of decentralization, as well as generalization of the main reasons for introduction of decentralization in Ukraine.

Interaction of non-governmental human rights organizations with local self-government

The article is devoted to consideration of interaction and relations that arise between non-governmental human rights organizations and local self-government bodies. Prerequisites and opportunities are established for local self­government bodies in cooperation with the civil sector. The political influence on the result of the interaction of non-governmental human rights organizations with local self-government bodies was analyzed, the positive and negative consequences of it, as well as the reasons that give rise to such interaction were established. Based on the current situation, namely the revitalization of the decentralization process, the emphasis is placed on the importance and prospects of interaction of non-governmental human rights organizations with local self-government bodies. The experience of decentralization of foreign countries is considered, as well as the essence of the main regulatory acts of the European Union is revealed. Particular attention is paid to the peculiarities of cooperation between non-governmental human rights organizations and local self-government bodies in the reconstruction of Ukraine, as well as control over the use of charitable donations for reconstruction in the regions.
 It was concluded that for the successful and effective work of NGOs on the ground, it is extremely necessary for them to cooperate with local self-government bodies, territorial communities, which not only know, but also help solve existing problems. Unfortunately, at the legislative level, the issue of interaction between NGOs and local self-government bodies is still not settled, and due to political pluralism and increased politicization of most problems, the cooperation of these institutions may be ineffective. Nevertheless, the decentralization reform in Ukraine, in our opinion, was successful, and therefore, it remains only to normatively regulate the issue of interaction between NGOs and local self-government bodies in order to achieve the set goals. The experience of leading countries will be useful in this.

DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION OF THE BORDERLINE TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES OF UKRAINE WITH THE EU COUNTRIES UNDER MARTIAL LAW

In the article, international cooperation of territorial communities of Ukraine is defined as a strategic direction to attract financial resources and implement their investment projects. The authors name prerequisites for completing the reform of decentralization in Ukraine. It is stressed that the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine and declaration of martial law have caused structural transformations in the parameters of performance of the local government bodies. The study is devoted to the theoretical and applied aspects of the organization and development of international cooperation among the territorial communities in Ukraine. The paper describes the methodology developed to study the international cooperation of territorial communities. The authors make an assessment of the conditions of international cooperation of territorial communities bordering the European Union countries and present results of the questionnaire conducted amongst managers of the border territorial communities of Ukraine in order to identify parameters of the international activity development. The analysis was conducted to clarify peculiarities of establishing cooperation of the bodies of local government of Ukraine with foreign partners and to find out restrictions and challenges influencing the communities’ opportunity to implement international initiatives and cooperation in conditions of the russian-Ukrainian war. The researchers have developed a complex of measures necessary to improve the efficiency of the international cooperation between Ukrainian local territorial communities bordering the EU and foreign partners by carrying out a promotional campaign among the representatives of the local government bodies and developing a complex system of advanced training for the staff employed at the local power authorities in the field of international activity. It is also needed to enhance the institutional basis regulating the international activity of the territorial communities of Ukraine, to upgrade the financial and economic basis of the international cooperation implementation, as well as to accelerate the rates of development of the border infrastructure objects.

Концептуальні засади реформи місцевого самоврядування в Україні та результати її реалізації

The article summarizes and systematizes the theoretical aspects of the formation of local self-government, taking into account the European experience of implementing administrative and territorial reform, outlines the range of problems that arose in the process of decentralization reform in Ukraine during 2015-2021, identifies the positive and negative consequences of local selfgovernment reform in Ukraine. A significant number of communities do not have the resources to perform new functions, the transfer of certain functions to the local level is not always appropriate, there is a need to consider the possibility of "recentralization" of certain powers from the local level to a higher one. The district level of local self-government was almost leveled and it cannot represent the common interests of communities. At the legislative level, there is no clearly defined division of powers between local self-government bodies and executive bodies. This creates a threat of "creeping" centralization of resources, when the government can transfer certain powers to the local level without financial support.

The Conflict in Eastern Ukraine and International Support for the Decentralization Reform (2014–2022): Theory-Guided Observations

This article explores Western donors’ support for the decentralization reform in post-Euromaidan Ukraine prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, with a focus on the relationship between decentralization and conflict management. It demonstrates that, despite the protracted conflict in eastern Ukraine, bilateral donors have preferred to address Ukraine’s decentralization from the governance reform perspective, rather than as a form of territorial self-governance (TSG) arrangement, linked to conflict resolution. They have also tended to “outsource” conflict-related support to multilateral organizations. This article explains the Russian Federation’s use of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk “People’s Republics” as proxies in an international conflict and the contested nature of the role played by the Minsk Protocol in determining the form of support provided for reform. It concludes with insights into the implications of donor support for the decentralization reform in Ukraine for research on decentralization and other TSG solutions in conflict-affected contexts.

Пропозиції до законодавчого забезпечення щодо напрямів просторового розвитку територіальних громад різних видів в Україні

The reform of local self-government in Ukraine has created conditions for the effective operation of all territorial entities related to local development. Its practical implementation is aimed at the use by territorial communities of: various types of their own potential for development, search for opportunities for cooperation, development of local economy and infrastructure, creation of incentives for socioeconomic growth; instruments for long-term and short-term planning, when the general goals defined in the strategy are specified in programs and implemented through projects; conditions for obtaining high-quality services of European level; providing opportunities for the full-fledged life of citizens in their territories. At the present stage of implementation of the decentralization reform in Ukraine, the request for the formation, in accordance with European principles and values of conceptual provisions for determining the directions of spatial development, of territorial communities of various types is more relevant than ever, which, in turn, actualizes and makes promising the need to update the legislative framework regulating these issues. A wide range of developments and the urgent expediency of forming and improving the legislative framework for use in public administration of territorial development (in particular, in the context of overcoming the consequences of military aggression against Ukraine) determines the relevance of further development and implementation in Ukraine of an effective system of regulatory and legal support for the formation of directions of spatial development, its stimulation, development of strategies, solving existing socioeconomic problems, using certain management and development tools, including through the introduction of an expanded and multi-level classification of regions, territorial communities, etc.

ДЕЦЕНТРАЛІЗАЦІЯ ДЕРЖАВНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ ТА ІНСТИТУЦІЙНІ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ СИСТЕМИ МІСЦЕВИХ ФІНАНСІВ УКРАЇНИ

B a c k g r o u n d . Strengthening the financial basis of local self-government takes on archival importance, considering the economic circumstances of the wartime and post-war reconstruction of the territories of Ukraine. In this regard there is a need to improve the local finance management system and develop its institutional support in conditions of financial decentralization. Theoretical and practical aspects of management in the field of local finances, inter-budgetary relations, financial relations of local self-government bodies in the context of decentralization are considered in the works of domestic scientists: V. Bodrov, V. Vakulenko, I. Volokhova, N. Honcharuk, V. Gornyk, A. Degtyar. The strengthening of the financial basis of local selfgovernment in the process of the post-war recovery of the economy of Ukraine is studied in the works of Z. Varnalij, I. Vertsiuk, Ya. Zhalilo, M. Kosheliuk, I. Ozymok, O. Sokolova, U. Thomann and others. Implementation of financial decentralization, management of local finances is considered by such foreign scientists as: J. Buchanan, A. Wagner, R. Musgrave, W. Oates, P. Samuelson, J. Stiglitz, H. Zimmerman, F. Fukuyama, J. Schumpeter and others. It remains expedient to search for institutional mechanisms for further reforming the financial relations of local self-government bodies, models for managing inter-budgetary relations, sources of financing local budget expenditures, and expanding public control mechanisms in the process of managing local finances under conditions of decentralization. The purpose of the article is the scientific and theoretical justification of the institutional transformations of the local finance system of Ukraine and the development of practical recommendations regarding the mechanisms of its development in the context of the decentralization of state administration. The tasks of the article are to consider the existing problems and outline the prospects for ensuring the processes of financial decentralization, to propose mechanisms for the necessary institutional transformations in the system of local finance of Ukraine and tools for their implementation. M e t h o d s . The article was carried out with the help of modern theoretical and cognitive methods, the dialectics of the processes of public administration and local self-government in the conditions of financial decentralization and reforming of local finances. Methods of system analysis, synthesis and comparisons, historical, logical, deductive methods and modeling were also used. The research used the theory of public choice, public goods and the structural-functional approach to improve the management of budget funds in conditions of decentralization. R e s u l t s . It is claimed that the pre-war experience of active implementation of the decentralization reform in Ukraine gave positive results, from which it is necessary to move on, and further develop and improve this vector. It was determined that institutional transformations should take place within the framework of financial support system structural elements of local self-government – budgets of different levels. The mechanisms of the necessary institutional transformations in the local finances system in Ukraine and the tools for their implementation are proposed. In particular, such a method of improving the local finances system as budget cooperation is proposed. The Law of Ukraine norms "On Cooperation of Territorial Communities" have been analyzed and proposals have been made to expand the regulatory influence of the specified law regarding budget cooperation procedures. Attention was focused on the importance of training modern personnel of local self-government bodies that implement policies in the sphere of budget, finance and prices. The importance of the development of the institution of civil society is also emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the expansion of models and forms of self-organization bodies cooperation of the population in the processes of control and supervision of the local self-government bodies activities in the local finances field in Ukraine. C o n c l u s i o n s . Therefore, the goal of institutional transformations of the local finance system of Ukraine in the context of decentralization is to significantly expand the capabilities of local self-government bodies to independently manage all socio-economic processes at the level of territorial communities and to establish connections between regions, the symbiosis of which can bring the desired effect for the economy of the entire country. Such changes should be synchronized with the changes envisaged by the plan for Ukraine to acquire the status of an EU member state. Our proposals are designed to improve the quality of local self-government and encourage further scientific research in the field of local finance management in Ukraine.

Implementation of power decentralization reform in Ukraine under martial law

Implementation of power decentralization reform in Ukraine under martial law

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF DECENTRALIZATION OF PUBLIC POWER IN UKRAINE

Introduction. The article deals with the aspects of decentralization of public power in Ukraine from the standpoint of theory and practice. Goal of the article is to prove from the standpoint of theory and practice the place and role of decentralization of public power in our country, the advantages and barriers of this process, as well as a set of interrelated measures to improve the effectiveness of the decentralization process. Research methods: to substantiate the importance of implementing the process of decentralization of power in our country, systemic and analytical approaches, statistical methods, as well as the method of analysis and synthesis were used. Results: the author analyzes the content and essential characteristics of public power in Ukraine and provides its features. It is stated that the main subject of public authority is the State. The author emphasizes the important role of local self-government bodies and the public as subjects of public authority. The necessity of development of local self-government and decentralization of power in our country is substantiated. The author reveals the meaning of the concepts of "decentralization process" and "forms of decentralization" with the aim of a fuller and deeper disclosure of the content of the definition of "decentralization". The author emphasizes the important role of trust in public authorities and demonstrates the existing level of trust in government institutions in modern conditions. The author presents a systemic set of problems that emerged during the decentralization reform in Ukraine in 2015-2020. These include: ineffective communication between the authorities and citizens, which resulted in an information vacuum; the need to address the issue of ensuring the capacity of the formed communities; inconsistency of powers between executive authorities and local self-government bodies, as well as functions and powers between local councils and district state administrations and district councils; low quality of personnel of local authorities; and low quality of local government bodies. It is stated that they point to the low capacity of territorial communities, which exists today and is reflected in the inability of individual territorial communities to provide quality and accessible public services (in the areas of health care, environment, housing and communal services, education, etc.); to protect the rights and interests of residents; to support their own development with resources (infrastructure, personnel, financial, etc.). Additional reasons for the low capacity of territorial communities have been identified. These reasons are: insufficient activity of residents of territorial communities and public organizations; imperfection of the property institution; certain information closure of the activities of state and local governments; inadequate digitalization of public authorities; lack of complete and reliable data on the potential of communities; full-scale military aggression of Russia against Ukraine; ignoring the challenges associated with sustainable and inclusive development, etc. The conditions that should be created to strengthen the capacity of territorial communities are outlined.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IN POLAND AS A LESSON FOR UKRAINE FOR THE POST-WAR PERIOD

The war has reduced the intensity of the discourse on decentralization reform in Ukraine, but recent events and statements suggest that this reform will continue, particularly in the political context.
 The purpose of the article is to analyze the local self-government reform in Poland in order to highlight those aspects that were not resolved in Ukraine at the time and will accordingly appear on the agenda in the post-war period.
 The analysis of decentralization in Poland shows that the reform is not limited to a change in the administrative and territorial structure, but is a complex process. In addition, it is a long-term process and involves the implementation of certain measures in other spheres of public administration, in particular with the aim of overcoming shortcomings that were inherent or were not taken into account during the administrative-territorial reform. First of all, this concerns the financial and budgetary sphere, the democratization of local government, the sphere of education, etc.
 Extracting the lessons of the Polish reform for Ukraine, it is possible to hypothesize that in the post-war period, during the resuscitation of the decentralization policy, the following areas of reform will be relevant: the financial and budgetary sphere, the introduction of a system of local taxes based on the principle of "one tax – one level of management"; the administrative-territorial system, namely the presence of state administration bodies at the district level and consolidation of the regional division of the country; political governance at the local, district, and regional levels, namely, the activation of civil society, the introduction of new democratic institutions, and the strengthening of transparency and accountability of local authorities; education etc.
 At the same time, the implementation of these and other directions is impossible without the creation of a political prerequisite – a "unified political headquarter" of the reform, namely the achievement of a consensus of the most influential political forces regarding the principles and directions of the reform. This also follows from the experience of decentralization in Poland.

The role of socio-psychological climate in public administration and local self-government bodies in the context of decentralization in Ukraine: theoretical analysis of the problem

Introduction. The article examines different approaches to socio-psychological climate in organizations and analyzes its role in the decentralization reform in Ukraine. Aim. To conduct a theoretical analysis of social and psychological climate and to identify the key factors in its formation in the bodies of public administration and local self-government in the context of the decentralization reform in Ukraine. Methods. Analysis, classification, systematization, comparison and generalization of theoretical and experimental data on the research problem. Results. The socio-psychological climate epitomizes the work-team, its spirit, mood, priorities, collective values, rules and norms of behavior, as well as interpersonal relations, etc. The key components of the socio-psychological climate in the collectives of state administration and local self-government include: employees' attitude to work, managers and employees' personal and work-related qualities, managers-and-employees’ relationships, refresher training regularity, work organization, managers' role in work organization, etc. Conclusions. The socio-psychological climate in the bodies of public administration and local self-government is an important organization's policy factor in all spheres of the national economy. The socio-psychological climate affects employees' health and is affected by the organization managers.

PRINCIPLES AND MECHANISMS OF FORMATION OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

Topicality. The study of the development mechanisms of regional economic systems is an urgent task in connection with the reform of decentralization in Ukraine, which creates new opportunities for economic development of territories. The relevance of this study is determined by: the State Strategy for Regional Development 2021-2027 (Strategic Objectives � 1-3) [1], the Concept of Local Government Reform [2], the National Economic Strategy for the period up to 2030 [3]. In particular, these documents emphasize [1] the need to build competitive regions and functional areas by involving all actors in development and overcoming the inequality of socio-economic development of regions. Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is to determine the conceptual foundations and methodological principles of building and increasing the capacity of economic systems of territorial communities in Ukraine, as well as the formation of mechanisms for implementing relevant principles of forming and ensuring effective functioning of regional economic systems. Research results. The basic principles according to which the regional economy should develop are revealed. The problem of regional economic systems (RES) management from the point of view of network management is considered. The hypothesis of a new economic system is put forward. The connection of the institutional basis of RES with the goals of sustainable development is shown. The institutional basis for ensuring the effective development of regional economic systems in the context of local government reform is substantiated and the current principles are formulated, according to which territorial economic systems should function in accordance with the requirements of national and European regulations. Hypotheses about the need to supplement the existing list of principles of functioning of regional economic systems with the principles of structural and institutional support of their development are proved. The mechanisms of realization of the principles of functioning of regional economic systems in modern conditions are substantiated, which include instruments: tax, credit, financial-budgetary, organizational-infrastructural, property-legal. Measures are proposed to ensure effective economic cooperation of communities. Conclusion. The successful functioning of communities depends primarily on the activities of regional economic systems. The joint implementation of economic projects by communities is most conducive to their cooperation in all areas. The activities of the regional economic system must comply with the principle of structure and the principle of economic cohesion (economic solidarity). In the long run, these principles should lead to the emergence of a new solidarity-based economic paradigm.

Provision of Capacity Territorial Communities in Ukraine

The article examines the essence of the concept of capacity of territorial communities in Ukraine in the context of local government reform. It is noted that one of the main tasks of local governments in the context of local government reform is to strengthen the capacity of the territorial community, which is able to ensure respect for the rights and interests of its inhabitants, as well as their protection. It is proved that strengthening the capacity of territorial communities is a process of increasing the ability of local governments to act within the law, implementing the rule of law. Gathering more powers and resources for the implementation of the united territorial communities, as well as responsibilities, should be the main result of the decentralization reform in Ukraine. That is why today the provision of the capacity of territorial communities is an urgent goal of both residents of territorial communities and local governments. It is noted that the territorial community, as an administrative-territorial unit of the basic level, is the integrity of the components: territorial-natural, demographic, economic, social and cultural-mental, and therefore is created by the criteria of historical certainty and socio-economic feasibility. It is proved that the capacity of the local community is the availability of budgetary, financial, resource, infrastructure and personnel conditions that determine the ability of the local community to provide quality public services to the population, as well as the ability to use their own potential — managerial, financial, economic, investment, human, public participation. It is noted that this area of research in the context of local government reform remains extremely relevant for further research.

ВПЛИВ ЄВРОІНТЕГРАЦІЙНИХ ПРОЦЕСІВ НА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РЕФОРМУВАННЯ ФІНАНСОВОЇ СИСТЕМИ У СФЕРІ ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ СЕРЕДНЬОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ

The article considers theoretical and practical aspects of financing general secondary education in Ukraine and the European Union member states, in particular in Finland, Estonia and Germany. Studies of Ukrainian and foreign researchers on the problems of the decentralization of secondary education management, expanding the autonomy of education authorities at the local level, and establishing the rights and responsibilities of the institutions both in educational processes and in financial support were analyzed. The article justifies the importance of implementation of the reform of decentralization in Ukraine, as a result of which the rights of local self-government bodies in making managerial decisions, in particular in the system of financial resources and control, have been expanded. Analytical indicators of the efficiency of the use of funds of educational subsidies allocated for payment of salaries of teaching staff in 2021 are provided, and the relationship between the cost of education per student and the number of classes in the general secondary education institutions is established. The example of the rural territorial communities helped to prove that the larger the number of classes in the general secondary schools, the lower the cost of education per student. The most common factors of mismanagement and misuse of public and local budgets were identified, in particular the lack of sound forecasting and planning; the misuse of financial resources; unreasonable management decisions; long-term maintenance of the balances of educational subvention funds without the use of the accounts of budget fund managers and the current accounts of educational institutions, etc. The planned amounts of the educational subvention and the subvention for the provision of support for persons with special educational needs for 2022, as well as the remaining unused funds under these subventions, were analyzed in detail. The volumes of the sequestration of subventions, which took place as a result of the military aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine are given. Further research will include the systematization and development of financial reporting forms for a comprehensive analysis of the use of financial resources at all levels of school education management.

Entrepreneurial assets of territorial communities: theoretical and conceptual aspects of management

The decentralization reform in Ukraine is recognized as one of the most successful by both domestic and European experts. The Government emphasizes the transfer of executive authorities’ responsibilities to local governments, their distribution between levels following the subsidiarity principle, and the creation of a sufficient resource base for local governments to exercise their powers as major tasks of the second decentralization stage. Therefore, there is a need to find new approaches to building an effective business asset management system at the local level. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical and conceptual foundations for the management of business assets of territorial communities in Ukraine. The article reveals the essence of «business assets of the territorial community» and defines their characteristics and place in the structure of assets of the territorial community. The expediency of identifying business assets by a certain classification criterion (by the form of operation, by the nature of ownership, by the impact on development, by type of activity, and by type of participation in the economic process) is substantiated. The vision of the management of business assets of territorial communities is offered and characterized, which provides a combination of processes of planning, analysis (dynamics of formation and use of assets), motivation (for leaders and managers) and control; choice of management model (growth, restructuring, stabilization and and survival); a clear definition of tasks and principles of management. The purpose of business asset management is to ensure the profitability of assets and increase the economic capacity of the local community. Emphasis is placed on the need to reduce the operating cycle and accelerate the turnover of inventories and finished products, optimize the structure of fixed assets, upgrade obsolete equipment, introduce new technologies or develop new capacity, etc. as key determinants of effective business asset management policy.

КОНЦЕПЦІЯ ІНТЕГРОВАНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ТЕРИТОРІЇ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНОЇ ГРОМАДИ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ СТРАТЕГІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ

In Ukraine, the system of planning the development of territorial communities at the basic level is being modernized. In particular, the preparation of a comprehensive spatial plan for the development of the territory of the territorial community has been introduced as a new tool for territory planning at the local level. The concept of integrated development of the territorial community recommended for development is considered as a means of forming initial data for the development of planning decisions. Its preparation involves broad public involvement in the planning process. The authors of the article became the developers of the concept of integrated development of the Sahuniv territorial community of the Cherkasy region of the Cherkasy district. The main questions that this article aims to answer are the following: what is the experience of developing such documents, what are the basic principles of their preparation, and what is the practical significance of the document. For this purpose, we analyze the approaches to understanding integrated development as a phenomenon, the content of its strategic planning at the local level, the place of the concept of integrated development of the territorial community in the planning system at the local level and its influence on local economic development. The article critically examines the essence and procedure of participatory strategic planning at the local level. Based on the case of the concept of integrated development of the Sahuniv territorial community, the logic of the planning process and the practice of preparing initial data for comprehensive planning of the territory of the territorial community are reflected. The importance of the document for the formation of stakeholder interaction, the involvement of the population in the management decision-making system through planning tools, the coordination of the development of individual components of the local development system, and the identification of territorial elements of integrated community development is reflected. Thus, the article defines the formation of the strategic planning system at the local level in Ukraine as a response to the change of the administrative-territorial structure in 2015-2020 and the deployment of the decentralization reform in Ukraine, and its role for the local economic development and the territorial community of the basic level as a whole, coordination of strategic planning processes for the development of territorial communities and territory development planning.

European experience as a tool for solving problems of public control in Ukraine

Nowadays, society is increasingly interested in the work of local authorities and administration. Decentralization reform in Ukraine has not solved significant problems that hinder the strengthening of community control over local self-government. This article aims to find analogues of EU decisions to solve Ukrainian problems in terms of implementing public control. To address this goal, a comparative analysis of the experience of the EU and Ukraine, and the object of study are examples of the application of public control in the EU and Ukraine. Solving problems with data openness can be implemented through open meetings, maximum disclosure of information, and active use of the community website. The problem of fraud and inefficient use of budget funds can be solved by involving public organizations in inspections of government agencies. Making a mandatory conclusion from the community (for management decisions at the strategic level) will take into account their interests in the future. Especially the communities of Ukraine should pay attention to compliance with the requirements for web pages and reliability, completeness of information on them, which will allow the community to control the activities of local governments including financial control.