Public management and administration in the conditions of circular economy development
Abstract
The article examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of public management and administration in the context of the emergence of the circular economy as an innovative model of sustainable development. It substantiates that the circular economy is not merely an environmental or technological concept but a complex socio-ecological and economic paradigm integrating economic efficiency, environmental safety, and social responsibility. The study determines that implementing the principles of circularity requires transforming the public management system – shifting from linear and fragmented regulatory models to dynamic, integrated, and network-based structures focused on co-creation, openness, and strategic partnership.
The scientific approaches of Ukrainian and foreign researchers (R. Naboka, V. Kuzyom, K. Nestorov, A. Murray, P. Rosa, T. Dantas, among others) to identifying the prerequisites, driving forces, and barriers to the transition toward closed-loop economic systems are analyzed. The paper summarizes international experiences in implementing circular economy policies in China, Germany, and the Netherlands, reflecting three fundamental regulatory models: framework-based, sectoral, and recommendatory.
It is demonstrated that the effectiveness of state policy in this field depends on the synergy of legislative instruments, economic incentives, institutional coordination, and stakeholder engagement. For Ukraine, the development of a circular economy represents a strategic vector for implementing the European Green Deal – aimed at industrial modernization, enhancing energy efficiency, and integrating into the European sustainable development space.
The concept of “circular public governance” is proposed as a systemic form of collective intelligence grounded in the principles of interaction, synergy, and adaptability. Its key components are identified as: the establishment of unified standards and regulatory frameworks, the development of strategic partnerships in public procurement, and the introduction of adaptive and participatory community governance.
The results of this study can be used to improve public policy, develop a national circular economy strategy, and build an effective system of public administration focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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