Implementation of state policy on the development of civil society at the regional level under martial law
Abstract
The article is devoted to the analysis of the implementation of state policy for the development of civil society at the regional level in the context of martial law in Ukraine. The impact of full-scale war on public administration practices in the regions, the transformation of administrative powers, and changes in the formats of interaction between public authorities and civil society organizations are examined. It is argued that martial law significantly changes the conditions for the implementation of state policy, strengthening security priorities and at the same time highlighting the need to maintain minimum democratic standards at the local level. It has been shown that opportunities for participation and forms of interaction depend on the security status of the territory: in frontline and high-risk regions, rapid response management decisions prevail; in de-occupied and affected communities, issues of recovery and social support are central; while in relatively safe regions, there is still potential for consultation, partnerships, and resident engagement. It has been established that the main risks to democratic standards arise when temporary restrictions are insufficiently justified, there are no defined time limits for their application, and feedback is limited. It has been proven that the effective implementation of state policy for the development of civil society in a state of martial law requires the introduction of clear and predictable regional procedures for interaction that combine security requirements with openness, accountability, and accessible channels of communication. It is concluded that institutionalizing such approaches at the regional level contributes to maintaining trust in public authorities, increases the effectiveness of management decisions, and creates the conditions for the further development of civil society in Ukraine.
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