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The relevance of this study is conditioned upon the fact that decentralisation of the public administration system cannot be assessed separately from the broader process of political reforms, including reforms of the judicial system, civil service, and strategic priorities. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the results of the decentralisation reform, analyse their consequences, identify achievements and comprehend the possibilities of further transformation of the public administration system in Ukraine and make recommendations on ensuring the most efficient operation of the public administration system in the new conditions. The study employs general theoretical and special research methods, namely the dialectical method of scientific cognition, which allowed tracing the current trends in the transformational development of the Ukrainian public administration system in the context of decentralisation, establishing the conformity of the reforms carried out with the European principles of public administration. This paper also involved the use of historical and logical methods, a systematic approach and comparative legal analysis. The study presents an analysis of the transformation of the public administration system of Ukraine in the context of decentralisation and the simultaneous implementation of numerous important reforms affecting key areas of public life. The analysis allowed identifying the gaps in legal support and shortcomings in the practical implementation of a substantial transformation of the public administration system in the context of decentralisation, which allowed formulating and justifying recommendations for politicians in Ukraine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study covers topical issues of the modern state formation in Ukraine. The study was aimed at investigating the interrelations between individuals and subjects of public administration in the context of modernisation of Ukrainian society and the state. The purpose of this study was to identify the possibilities of introducing civilised aspects of relations between subjects of state power and civil society into management activities, which has been successfully implemented in management practice in countries bordering Ukraine: Poland, Romania, Hungary, the Baltic states, etc. The paper employed the following methods: analytical substantiation of the problems under study; focus group; expert survey; research-to-practice developments in the problems of relations between public councils and subjects of public administration, etc. Having studied the theoretical and practical components, the authors concluded that the public council as a temporary consultative and advisory body, formed under the executive authority to promote public participation in the development and implementation of national policy, is an integral component of a democratic society, which would help in bridging the gap formed over a long time between the government and the population, the state and civil society, restore confidence in the authorities, form transparency and efficiency. The practical aspect of this problem can serve as a certain example for other countries, especially for the former republics of the USSR: Moldova, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper addresses the necessity of research on mechanisms for the establishment of cooperation between the authorities, the private sector, and the public in the field of solid domestic waste management (hereinafter - SWM) in the conditions of presentday Ukraine. A brief excursus was made on both global and Ukrainian practices of forming partnerships. In order to reinforce the theoretical material, the paper presents the results of an expert survey on determining the prospects for improving the state of SWM through the use of mechanisms for establishing cooperation between the authorities, the private sector, and the public. The findings provided information that is useful for identifying the major barriers that prevent the authorities, the private sector, and the public from collaborating in SWM, as well as for setting the criteria for estimating the efficiency of cooperation between these entities. Furthermore, in the course of the study, a hypothesis was formulated: that the crisis determinants of SWM stem from conflicts of interest between the authorities, the private sector, and the general public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper discusses the contradictions of state policy in the sphere of public ownership. It is noted that in the Ukraine there is a movement towards liberalization of all areas of public life which, on the one hand, justifies itself in the context of deregulation of certain spheres of the economy but, on the other, assumes a threatening character with regards to the unwarranted privatization of public property, etc. The inconsistency of the dominant scientific point of view on minimizing the participation of the state as the owner (entrepreneur) is emphasized. It is proposed that a system of innovative enterprises be created that would be able to accelerate the renovation of production in Ukraine. A new approach to the creation of state-owned enterprises has been developed. The expected results of the activity of the newly created state-owned enterprises and the directions of their further transformation are determined. The proposals presented in the paper will ensure the growth of the production potential of the domestic economy, which will be key to the accelerated socio-economic development of Ukraine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, trends in the development of Ukraine’s education sector in the context of the country’s European integration are revealed. This is accomplished through research into the dynamics of changes in the basic indicators of the development level of the sector in the 1990–2019 period on the basis of state statistical reporting. The purpose of this article is to establish the dynamics and directions of changes in the main indicators of pre-school, general secondary, vocational, and higher education. Further, this article seeks to provide an objective and sound assessment of the public authorities regarding the implementation of the state policy of reforming the Ukrainian education sector in accordance with the European integration concept. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper focuses on the hybrid nature of the Ukrainian political and administrative process. It argues that the deeply rooted inconsistency of social order in Ukraine was produced by the rapid redefinition of the basic principles of economic and social life in the last two decades, after the fall of the Soviet Union. The lack of legitimacy is the core reason for this hybridity and is a problem of cultural and social values. A legitimacy deficit brings plebiscitary trends to politics and develops instability in legislation and administration. This research applies the potential of Max Weber’s theory to explain previous internal political crises and to accentuate the consequences for public administration in Ukraine. A comparative juxtaposition of Weberian concepts and meanings can be used to develop a more refined description of the Ukrainian situation. The results of sociological monitoring validate these research conclusions. Hybridity and plebiscitarianism threaten the values of Ukrainian democracy and impede democratic governance. Only comprehensive political and administrative efforts can ensure the integrity of this order and decrease the risk of far-reaching instability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper provides the results of the survey conducted among the teachers and principals of comprehensive secondary schools of Kharkiv as to their awareness of how to abide by, draw up and defend intellectual property rights. The paper suggests implementing a system of actions to further the qualifications of educators in this area by introducing relevant special courses, delivering lectures and workshops, or obtaining a second higher education degree. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Individual and corporate responsibility is the basis for sustainable development of society and the world. Environmental responsibility of business entities is a prerequisite for the survival of people, which is why it is an important aspect of corporate responsibility. The purpose of the paper is to determine the content of corporate and social responsibility of business entities in the field of environmental protection in terms of its interaction with the state on the basis of public-private partnership. The general scientific method of comparison made it possible to compare the Ukrainian legislative base on environmental protection with the legal framework of regulation and practice in foreign countries. Through the structural and functional analysis, it was possible to consider the features of the interaction between the state and business structures and between other institutions the activities of which are related to environmental protection. The analysis revealed the necessity to consider and include elements of environmental and social responsibility of business in the mechanisms of public-private partnership. The study shows that public-private partnership is an imperative element in the composition of social responsibility. The author proposes a definition of environmental responsibility that encompasses three factors: legal, economic and social. In the future, this research area will be of interest as a comparison of the legislative support of the types of responsibility for foreign and international standards in the context of implementing the relevant standards in the Ukrainian legislative framework and their implementation on practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper analyzes the history of establishing vocational training of managerial personnel for education management in MS programs in Ukraine within the specialities: Educational Institution Management, Public Administration (specialization: Education Management), Public Administration in Education. It provides chronology of its emergence. Emphasis is placed on the key role played by training in the Educational Institution Management speciality. The paper also outlines the most recent period of higher managerial education development in Ukraine. The work analyzes the corresponding curricula and syllabi, makes propositions as to enhancing the academic process in Master's programs. It illustrates the changes happening at higher educational institutions after Ukraine has joined the Bologna Process in 2005. The author points out that the processes of managerial personnel vocational training in Master's degree programs has emerged significantly following the adoption of the new Law of Ukraine On Higher Education in 2014. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper considers the influence of the post-Soviet past on modern processes in Ukrainian education. It also contains materials of opinion surveys of education managerial personnel held during the last ten years and analyzes the dynamics of their views on the influence of political factors on personnel appointments in education, etc. The research emphasizes democratization and professional development of the process of appointment of managerial personnel in education, the necessity of applying new economic techniques under the condition of decentralization in educational administration, fundamental changes of the managerial and pedagogical staff, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]