Theory and Practice of Public Administration

Formation and Development of the Organizational and Legal Mechanism for the Protection of Human Information Rights and Freedoms in Ukraine

Lesja Vasilieva — 2025-01-06

The article is devoted to the formation and development of the organizational and legal mechanism for the protection of information rights and human freedoms in Ukraine. It is established that information has become an important resource in modern society, determining the development of not only economic, but also social, cultural and political processes, which creates the need for clear legal regulation of information rights and human freedoms, respectively, the right to access information, its processing and dissemination are fundamental for ensuring democracy and the development of civil society. The article emphasizes that the development of technologies and globalization require constant improvement and adaptation of legal norms related to the protection of information rights of humans, in order to effectively respond to new challenges in the digital environment. The development of the information society is impossible without the development and implementation of relevant legal norms that ensure a balance between freedom of information and the protection of human rights. It is emphasized that the formation and development of the organizational and legal mechanism for the protection of information rights and human freedoms is a necessary component of the legal system of any democratic state that seeks to ensure the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms, in particular, in the conditions of the development of information technologies. It is determined that the organizational and legal mechanism for the protection of human rights and freedoms encompasses a set of measures, instruments and regulatory legal acts that ensure the implementation, protection and restoration of violated rights in the information sphere. The specific features of the organizational and legal mechanism for the protection of information rights and human freedoms in martial law are highlighted. The prospects for the organizational and legal mechanism for the protection of information rights and human freedoms are determined to be in the improvement of national legal systems, intensification of international cooperation, expansion of human rights institutions, increasing the level of legal awareness of citizens and strengthening law enforcement practice.

The State and Personal Data in the Post-GDPR World: Towards a Global Consensus or Regulatory Fragmentation?

Igor Dunayev — 2025-01-06

This article explores the transformation of the state’s role in regulating personal data in the post-GDPR world. The author analyzes the impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the evolution of the global privacy protection landscape, identifying trends towards harmonization and fragmentation of national legislations. The changing functions of the state as a regulator and guarantor of personal data protection in the context of digitalization are unveiled. The potential of blockchain technologies and distributed ledgers in ensuring user control over data is investigated. The influence of the development of the data market and new business models on the regulatory approaches of states and corporations is analyzed. The consequences of the spread of decentralized services for the relationships between the state, business, and civil society are considered. Priority directions for improving Ukrainian legislation in the field of personal data protection are substantiated, taking into account the realities of Web 3.0 and the need to balance innovation and security. The key idea is that the post-GDPR world stands at a crossroads between further fragmentation of the regulatory landscape and a long path towards harmonizing privacy standards. The choice of development trajectory depends on the coordinated political will of states, corporations, and global civil society to protect personal data as a shared value that unites humanity in the digital age. The article delves into the complex interplay of technological, legal, and societal factors shaping the future of data governance, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead. It highlights the need for adaptive and inclusive regulatory frameworks that balance individual rights, economic interests, and public goods in an increasingly data-driven world.

Electronic government as a platform for the development of digitalization of the administrative services provision system

Oleksandr Zhadan — 2025-01-06

The article is devoted to the issue of determining promising directions for the development of e-government as a platform for the development of the system of providing electronic administrative services. The purpose of the article is to generalize the theoretical foundations of electronic governance and to identify the problems and development prospects in its environment of the system of providing electronic administrative services. To achieve the goal, the author used both general scientific and specialized methods of scientific research. Based on the analysis of the experience of the world’s leading countries in the field of e-government, conclusions were formulated summarizing the possibility of using its individual aspects in the formation of the system of providing electronic administrative services in Ukraine. Grouping of research results of individual authors on issues of digitalization of public administration was carried out. Methods of abstraction and forecasting were applied to determine the prospects for the development of the system of providing electronic services in Ukraine. The article examines evolutionary aspects of digitalization of public administration, including: optimization and automation of existing administrative procedures; implementation of services, creation of benefits adapted in terms of composition and order of provision to the individual needs of citizens. It was determined that the main global trend of digitization of the sphere of public administration is the implementation of the principles of electronic government in the work of authorities, which interacts with state authorities, citizens, and organizations in an electronic format with minimal physical intervention. The author’s vision of the concept of electronic government as a complex of ideas and stable ideas about the principles, forms, mechanisms of state and municipal management of social and political processes with the help of information and communication technologies is formulated. The priority directions for improving the system of providing administrative electronic services based on the use of artificial intelligence and blockchain, creating personalized services, ensuring cyber security, forming digital skills and developing effective incentive tools for civil servants have been identified. The author considers the prospects of further research on the regulation of the issue of access to data, their confidentiality and protection, assessment of the possibilities of applying intelligent technologies that provide processing and analysis of data necessary for the provision of electronic administrative services.

Ensuring governance resilience and continuity of public service delivery in wartime and emergency conditions in Ukraine

Nataliia Stativka — 2025-01-06

The article explores strategies for ensuring the resilience and continuity of public service delivery in Ukraine under martial law and prolonged crisis conditions. It analyzes best international practices for adapting public governance systems to extreme circumstances, drawing on the experiences of countries that have endured protracted military conflicts (Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Afghanistan) as well as large-scale natural and technological disasters (Japan following the Fukushima-1 nuclear accident and New Zealand after a series of earthquakes). The study identifies key factors ensuring the resilience of public services, including proactive planning, decentralization of authority, digitalization of management processes, and innovative approaches to workforce management. The article highlights the primary challenges facing Ukraine’s public sector during wartime, such as the destruction of critical infrastructure, shortages of resources and personnel, and the need for rapid adaptation of regulatory mechanisms and procedures. A conceptual model for adapting Ukraine’s public governance system is proposed, comprising the prioritization of critical services, strengthening the autonomy of local governments, scaling up digital tools, establishing a flexible personnel management framework, and implementing new regulatory mechanisms. Special attention is given to the role of digitalization in maintaining public service accessibility amid the destructive impacts of armed conflict and fostering an inclusive approach to assisting affected communities. The research methodology is based on a systemic approach that enables a comprehensive assessment of challenges and opportunities for public service adaptation. The study employs theoretical and methodological analysis, case studies, comparative analysis of international practices, and content analysis of official reports from international organizations (World Bank, OECD, WFP) and Ukrainian government agencies. The findings demonstrate that the implementation of digital technologies, the development of local governance ecosystems, and the enhancement of public servants’ competencies are critical for ensuring the resilience of public services, maintaining public trust, and supporting institutional viability during prolonged crises. The proposed recommendations include strengthening decentralization, advancing the digitalization of administrative services, integrating crisis protocols into government operations, and fostering workforce capabilities aligned with contemporary challenges. The article offers both theoretical insights and practical guidance for modernizing public governance in Ukraine during wartime and in the post-war recovery period.

Integration principles of the cybernetic and electromagnetic environment

Yevhen Zhyvylo — 2025-01-06

Over the past ten years, there has been a transformation in the views on the creation of cybersecurity systems, information security, and electromagnetic activity. These elements are now used in combination to suppress or even completely block the operation of emitting complexes/devices, disable the functioning of control systems and weapons, as well as interacting systems, communication, and service platforms. This change has occurred against the backdrop of accelerating technological development, while cyber activity in the global arena has created a complex state of constant interstate competition or war. As a result, it is essential to emphasize that achieving superiority in such an environment can only be accomplished through a clear understanding of the current situation and through continuous adaptation and improvement of the system itself.
In Ukraine, active work continues to improve the forms and methods of conducting active cyber operations, as well as the development of mechanisms for building the national cybersecurity system. In the modern digital environment, emerging cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex and diverse, which makes securing the country’s information infrastructure a priority task.
One of the main directions of this work is the enhancement of existing cybersecurity technologies and strategies, as well as the creation of new methods for effective response to cyber threats. In this context, significant attention is given to building coordination mechanisms between government agencies, the private sector, and international partners, which enables the rapid detection and neutralization of cyber incidents.
An important aspect is also the development of the national cybersecurity system, which includes the creation of new regulatory acts, improvement of personnel policies, and raising the level of technical training of specialists. This not only ensures effective protection against external and internal cyber threats but also enhances the resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
Thus, improving the forms and methods of cyber operations, as well as implementing mechanisms for building the national cybersecurity system, are key elements of Ukraine’s national security strategy in the face of modern challenges.

Key trends of digitalization of public administration in the context of European integration of Ukraine

Iryna Kryvoruchko — 2025-01-06

The article analyzes key trends in digitalization of public administration in the context of Ukraine’s European integration vector. The terminological approaches to the definition of «digitalization» in narrow and broad meanings, national legislation, and peculiarities were identified. The essential understanding of digitalization in public administration has been clarified. It has been established that digitization, as one of the main sectoral directions of European integration, has achieved significant results by starting extensive digital transformation processes for the provision of electronic services, management processes at the state and local levels. Attention is focused on the importance of the development of electronic governance as an integral component of bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and the EU in the digital sphere. It has been established that progress in e-governance is aimed at accountability, transparency and trust in the government, which contributes to bringing Ukraine closer to joining the EU. Positive points regarding the introduction of digital technologies are presented. Emphasis is placed on cooperation with the EU and strengthening the processes of digital transformation of Ukraine. Achievements and problems of digital development in Ukraine are outlined. It was found that the digital transformation of public administration requires both digital skills and digital flexibility. It was established that with the support of the EU, the following reforms should be carried out in the digital transformation sector in the next few years: secure and efficient digital infrastructure; digitization of public services. The implementation of these reforms involves two stages and should contribute to rapprochement with the European Union, increase the efficiency of public administration, promote digital transformation as a tool for sustainable development and inclusive growth, strengthen social and economic development, as well as support the development of investments, the private sector and increase the growth rate of the domestic economy. A number of problematic issues that become an obstacle to the effectiveness of this process have been identified, and further directions for improvement in the researched area have been proposed.

A comprehensive mechanism of public administration in the field of forensic expertise in Ukraine

Nataliia Martynenko — 2025-01-06

From the standpoint of the institutional approach, a definition of the concept of “mechanisms of public administration in the field of forensic activity” is proposed. The features of institutional mechanisms of public administration in the field of forensic activity are reflected in the formed complex mechanism of public administration in the field of forensic activity, which in this study is considered as a kind of 3D (three-dimensional) model: mechanisms of formation, mechanisms of functioning, mechanisms of development. The definition of the concept of “complex mechanism of public administration in the field of forensic activity” is given and its purpose is formulated.
The definition of the concept of “public administration functions in the field of forensic activity” is provided and it is proposed to consider them as a 3D (three-dimensional) model, generalizing them into the following blocks: 1) general functions inherent in government bodies at all levels, carried out in all areas of public administration: forecasting, planning, organization, regulation, coordination, accounting, control, etc.; 2) special functions that make it possible to determine the features and conditions of public administration in the field of forensic activity, establish the specifics of objects and subjects, as well as other interested parties; 3) auxiliary functions on which the quality of public administration in the field of forensic activity depends, they ensure the implementation of general and special functions.
The concept of “principles of public administration in the field of forensic activity” is defined and it is proposed to consider the principles of public administration in the field of forensic activity as a 3D (three-dimensional) model, generalizing in the following blocks: 1) general principles that are common to all public administrative relations; 2) special principles inherent in public administration in the field of forensic activity; 3) own principles developed by expert practice and substantiated by science, inherent only in forensic activity.
The methods of public administration in the field of forensic activity are defined and it is proposed to consider them as a 3D (three-dimensional) model, generalizing in the following blocks: 1) methods of organizing government bodies, which consist in streamlining the activities of structural units, officials and employees of public administration entities for the purpose of their optimal functioning, are aimed at increasing the effectiveness of their practical implementation of their tasks, functions and competences, in particular; 2) general methods of activity of administrative bodies, applied when using all or the main functions of management at all the most important stages of the management process; 3) special methods of activity of administrative bodies, methods applied when implementing individual functions at some stages of the management process.
The analysis of the complex mechanism of public administration in the field of forensic activity allowed to identify the following mechanisms in its structure: scientific and theoretical, regulatory and legal, organizational and managerial, personnel, methodological, material and technical, information and communication, financial. A description of the content and composition of the identified mechanisms of public administration in the field of forensic activity is provided.

Theoretical foundations of interaction between public administration bodies and civil society institutions

Nadiya Myrna — 2025-01-06

This article examines the theoretical foundations of interaction between public administration bodies and civil society institutions in the context of Ukraine’s democratic transformation.
The essential characteristics of «public administration» and «civil society institutions» concepts are defined, and their evolutionary features and interrelationships are revealed. Scientific approaches to understanding the mechanisms of interaction between public administration bodies and civil society institutions are analyzed.
The research employs a complex of general scientific and special methods, including: analysis of scientific literature to determine conceptual approaches to understanding public administration and civil society; structural-functional analysis to reveal the role and place of each interaction subject; comparative method to juxtapose Ukrainian and foreign practices; and axiological approach to highlight the value foundations of state-public partnership.
Attention is drawn to the limitations of the current conceptual framework, particularly the inconsistency between the terms «public» and «state» administration in Ukrainian legislation. The necessity of expanding the subject structure of civil society through overcoming public passivity is substantiated.
The need to improve communicative mechanisms of interaction, particularly through the implementation of electronic forms of communication, is noted. The potential of civil society institutions as intermediaries between society and public authorities is revealed.
Theoretical approaches to optimizing the interaction between public administration bodies and civil society institutions are proposed, specifically through:
– Expansion of forms of public participation;
– Implementation of democratic governance principles;
– Development of communicative mechanisms;
– Improvement of regulatory and legal framework.
The article emphasizes the prospects for further scientific research on interaction mechanisms between public authorities and civil society in the context of building a democratic state

State policy in the field of preservation of notarial archives under the conditions of marital state

Bohdan Pazdnikov — 2025-01-06

The conduct of hostilities on the territory of Ukraine has led to the emergence of a number of issues that have not been resolved or have been resolved without understanding the specifics of martial law, in particular, regarding the preservation of notarial records and archives of state notary offices, state notary archives, and private notaries.
The article analyzes some problematic aspects related to the regulatory regulation of the implementation of measures to preserve notarial archives, including judicial practice.
The issue of preserving documents stored in state notary offices and state notary archives is currently mostly regulated, which cannot be said about the preservation of notarial records and archives that are in the use and possession of private notaries. It is the notary who is obliged to take care of the preservation of notarial records and archives, preventing their damage or destruction, however, in conditions of martial law and hostilities, there is currently no real opportunity for a private notary to take out his archives without violating the requirements of the law in one way or another. In turn, such violations can entail serious liability, because the current legislation provides for a sanction in the form of cancellation of the certificate of the right to engage in notarial activities for the loss of the archive.
The publication makes proposals for amendments to the current legislation, the main purpose of which is the transfer of notarial documents of private notaries to the notarial archive in an orderly manner. It is proposed to restore the norms that allowed private notaries to transfer documents for temporary storage to the state archive, to allow the storage of archives in safe places other than the private notary’s workplace, which have appropriate conditions for preserving notarial secrecy, and also provide protection against damage, even in other regions, if necessary to ensure their preservation.
Along with the issue of creating storage facilities, including underground ones, to store archives that will be protected from hostilities and natural threats, the issue of digitizing notary archive documents and creating a special platform for storing digital copies of documents is being raised, which will ensure their proper preservation and the possibility of recovery in the event of loss of physical documents.

Determinants of corporatization in Togo: capital, credit, and sectoral disparities

Kokouvi Kunalè Mawuena — 2025-01-06

This article explores the determinants of corporatization in Togo, focusing on access to credit, capital, and the domain of operation. Corporatization aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and financial performance of public enterprises by aligning them with private sector practices. This transformation is influenced by various economic, political, and institutional factors. The theories used to analyze these determinants include public choice theory, which examines the principal-agent relationships between policymakers and public enterprise managers, and transaction cost theory. The article employs a Probit model to assess the marginal effects of different explanatory variables on corporatization using data from the 2018 General Enterprise Census (RGE) in Togo. The results show that access to credit has a positive and significant marginal effect, suggesting that improved credit access is associated with increased corporatization. Similarly, capital has a positive effect, indicating that an increase in capital correlates with a rise in corporatization. However, the domain of operation shows a negative marginal effect, potentially reflecting sectoral disparities or specific conditions that negatively impact corporatization. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of improving credit access and increasing capital to boost corporatization, while considering the specificities of different sectors. Policymakers and researchers should focus on targeted interventions to maximize the benefits of corporatization and attract foreign investments by creating a stable and regulated environment.

The Role of Digitalization in the Development of Public Finance

Mykola Kovalenko — 2025-01-06

The article explores the role of digitalization in the development of public finance, highlighting its key advantages, challenges, and directions for implementing digital technologies in financial resource management. It is determined that digitalization is a key factor in enhancing the transparency, efficiency, and accountability of budgetary processes. The integration of big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies contributes to process automation, improves revenue and expenditure forecasting, and enables the timely detection of deviations or violations.
The study examines the implementation of digital platforms such as ProZorro and “Diia,” which have significantly increased the transparency and accountability of budget expenditures while strengthening public trust in government authorities. It has been established that expanding their functionality through the integration of artificial intelligence and automation of financial operations opens new opportunities for improving public finance management efficiency.
At the same time, the digitalization process faces challenges, including the insufficient level of digital literacy among civil servants, uneven access to digital services across regions, high modernization costs for infrastructure, and the complexity of integrating new technologies with existing systems. Overcoming these barriers requires a systematic approach that includes developing digital infrastructure, reforming legislation, fostering financial technologies, and strengthening cybersecurity.
The study analyzes international experience in the digitalization of public finance across various countries. Using China as an example, which demonstrates a high level of integration of information and communication technologies into financial management, it is shown that their application enhances transparency, reduces costs, detects deviations, improves imperative planning, and increases the accountability of public officials. Moreover, digitalization contributes to strengthening a country’s financial sovereignty. In particular, the use of automated control and monitoring systems significantly enhances the accountability of government agencies. China’s successful experience demonstrates the potential for effectively integrating digital technologies with public financial policy. For Ukraine, this opens up prospects for introducing a mixed economic system that combines market mechanisms with effective state regulation. The implementation of such approaches, coupled with profound social transformations, will contribute not only to the digitalization of public finance but also to strengthening social security and ensuring the long-term development of the country.
The research findings have both theoretical and practical significance for the development of a national strategy for the digitalization of public finance. A set of measures is proposed to enhance public trust in government institutions, reduce financial losses, optimize expenditures, and improve Ukraine’s international competitiveness. The integration of digital technologies will not only enhance the transparency of budgetary processes but also ensure the long-term stability of the country’s financial system. Further research should focus on improving digital ecosystems, adapting international experience, and assessing the socio-economic impact of digitalization.

Managing public value through innovative mechanisms for financing sports infrastructure development: challenges and opportunities for Ukraine

Igor Dunayev — 2025-01-06

This article tackles the pressing issue of managing societal value through innovative financing mechanisms for sports infrastructure development in the context of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. The main idea is to critically present these innovative financing mechanisms, comparing their potential with the risks posed by public administration dysfunctions in Ukraine and globally. The authors analyze worldwide trends and models in sports financing, focusing on the growing role of public-private partnerships, “greening,” and digitalization of the industry. At the same time, they uncover institutional challenges and implementation risks in the Ukrainian context, stemming from decision-making opacity, lack of cross-sectoral coordination, and underestimation of the social role of sports. A comparative analysis of European and Ukrainian contexts allows identifying common systemic barriers to effective and inclusive investment, as well as specific «pain points» of the domestic governance system. On this basis, adaptive mechanisms for introducing innovations in sports infrastructure financing are proposed, with an emphasis on developing public-private partnerships, crowdfunding, impact investing, and collaborative ecosystems at the local level. The article underscores the pivotal role of transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance mechanisms in ensuring that sports investments generate tangible societal benefits. It also highlights the potential of innovative financing tools, such as blockchain-based crowdinvesting platforms and social impact bonds, to democratize access to sports infrastructure financing while fostering community engagement. The authors argue that unlocking the industry’s investment potential requires not only attracting additional resources but also a fundamental transformation of stakeholder interaction principles towards greater accountability, inclusion, and focus on societal value. Only with such a holistic approach can sports infrastructure become a driver of post-war recovery and sustainable human development in Ukraine.

Digital transformation of sports infrastructure public management to enhance resilience and adaptability in emergency situations

Nataliia Stativka — 2025-01-06

The article explores the potential of digital transformation in public governance of sports infrastructure to enhance Ukraine’s resilience and adaptability to contemporary security challenges, including Russian aggression, hybrid threats, and the uncertainty of post-war recovery. Based on a synthesis of theoretical foundations in sustainable development, smart city concepts, e-governance, and strategic adaptability, an analytical framework is developed for assessing the benefits and risks of integrating advanced digital solutions into sports facility management systems. The study systematizes recent international practices in employing the Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and digital twins to improve the governance of sports infrastructure during natural disasters, technological accidents, terrorist attacks, pandemics, and hybrid conflicts. The research identifies the synergistic effects of «smartifying» sports facilities to strengthen urban resilience and engage citizens and businesses in collaborative crisis management. Key challenges and prerequisites for successful digital transformation are highlighted, including the need for systemic institutional reforms, capacity-building, data protection, and the development of collaborative ecosystems. Priority areas and mechanisms for digitalizing sports infrastructure management in Ukraine are outlined, such as adopting modularity principles, deploying smart safety systems, creating municipal and regional integrated management platforms, and enhancing the digital skills of personnel. The study proposes conceptual foundations for a national model of digital transformation of sports infrastructure, emphasizing strategic state vision, multi-level stakeholder partnerships, innovative financing tools, and citizen engagement in value co-creation. The findings affirm that digitalizing sports infrastructure governance based on resilience, adaptability, and inclusivity can become a cornerstone of Ukraine’s ability to effectively address current and future security challenges while laying the groundwork for post-war recovery.

Digitalization of public finance auditing as a tool for ensuring accountability in public governance during emergencies and war

Dina Tereshchenko — 2025-01-06

The article examines the potential of digital technologies in transforming the system of public finance auditing under conditions of emergencies and prolonged wartime uncertainty. It substantiates the need to transition from traditional retrospective audit methods to digital approaches, including continuous real-time auditing and big data analysis. The authors emphasize that these tools significantly enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of budget resource management in crisis situations. The study focuses on three key aspects. The first section explores the theoretical and methodological foundations of audit digitalization, highlighting its role in strengthening control over public finances. The second section presents a conceptual model of digital auditing, which involves integrating innovative technologies such as data analysis algorithms, blockchain, business intelligence (BI) systems, and visualization tools. The third section investigates the potential benefits of digital auditing, including proactive risk management, mitigation of corruption risks, and strengthening citizens’ trust in government. The research is based on a systemic approach that considers auditing as a dynamic component of public governance. Methods of analysis, synthesis, comparative analysis, and modeling were used to evaluate international practices and adapt best practices to the Ukrainian context. The informational base comprises analytical materials from international organizations (INTOSAI, OECD), data from Ukrainian government institutions, and scientific studies. Key findings demonstrate that digital technologies have the potential to enable a transformative shift in the audit system, improving its speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The authors stress that the effective implementation of digital auditing requires political will, reform of the regulatory framework, development of digital competencies among public officials, and active engagement of civil society. The proposed conceptual model of audit digitalization has the potential to become a cornerstone of Ukraine’s post-war transformation, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of public funds.

Legal mechanisms for the development of public-private partnership in healthcare

Oleg Vashev — 2025-01-06

The article highlights the innovative transformations that have taken place in Ukraine over the past two years within the framework of legislative processes aimed at ensuring effective public management of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the healthcare sector. In the context of modern challenges, in particular, a full-scale war, the importance of cooperation between public and private organizations has increased significantly. This cooperation contributes to strengthening the infrastructure and ensuring access to quality medical services even in times of crisis. In this context, the emphasis is placed on the latest legal innovations in Ukraine that form the basis for the effective functioning of PPPs in the healthcare sector.
The article examines the evolution of contractual structures that have become more adaptive to modern realities, in particular through the integration of risk management strategies and the implementation of models based on achieving results. Considerable attention is paid to transparency and accountability as key elements of the successful functioning of PPPs. An important aspect is also the involvement of stakeholders, including representatives of the public, the medical community and investors, which ensures a balance of interests and contributes to the long-term sustainability of projects.
The analysis of legal mechanisms for adapting to the challenges of the healthcare sector showed how new approaches help overcome problems such as the restoration of destroyed infrastructure, the lack of qualified personnel, the protection of data confidentiality, patients’ rights and compliance with ethical standards. Special emphasis is placed on international comparative studies that allow adopting best practices and integrating them into the national legal field.
The review of innovative development of the legal mechanism for ensuring PPP includes an analysis of legislative reforms, risk management strategies, adaptation of the regulatory framework, implementation of new contract models, ensuring transparency, compliance with ethical standards and integration of international experience. Such transformations form a dynamic legal environment that stimulates the development of public-private partnerships, creating the foundation for building a healthcare system that is patient-oriented and sensitive to the challenges of modernity.

Prospects of standardization of methodological support of forensic expert activities in Ukraine

Nataliia Martynenko — 2025-01-06

Standardization, based on the latest achievements of science, technology and practical experience, is the most important tool for improving quality, and also determines progressive and, very importantly, economically optimal solutions to many tasks. To create conditions that ensure high-quality forensic examinations and increase the efficiency of expert proceedings, a rational system of standards is necessary, which will cover all “life cycles” of forensic examination, however, the standardization of methodological materials for conducting forensic examinations has always been considered a priority. The purpose of this article is to study the issues of standardization of methodological support for forensic expertise, in particular: to find out the level of international cooperation in the implementation of standardization mechanisms, to establish whether the implementation of standardization is a mechanism that will contribute to achieving a single methodological approach, to outline the prospects for standardization of methodological support for forensic expertise in Ukraine.
The high requirements of the judiciary for the objectification of evidence determine the current trends in the development of forensic expertise. In the context of globalization of all spheres of human activity, given the realities of Ukrainian reality, associated with the intensification of European and Euro-Atlantic integration processes, the direct use of armed force against Ukraine, the need to counter growing transnational crime, international terrorism, economic crimes, illegal migration and other challenges of the time, standardization is the main organizational mechanism for achieving and maintaining a high level of quality of forensic expertise, the reliability of expert opinions and increasing the efficiency of expert proceedings.
The value of international standards in the field of forensic examination lies in their universality, i.e. the possibility of application in any forensic institution, regardless of the country, departmental affiliation and organizational structure. The provisions of the standards developed by ISO/TC 272 should be taken into account when developing national standards in the field of forensic examination, supporting compliance with the principles of interdependence, consistency and continuity in standardization. To improve the quality of forensic examination activities, it is necessary to develop and strengthen cooperation between forensic institutions of Ukraine and international organizations on standardization issues both through joint work in ISO/TC 272 and through participation in various formats of communication offered by regional networks of operating forensic examination laboratories.

Transformation of state regulation mechanisms for economic security amid modern hybrid threats: European experience and Ukrainian realities

Denys Papyrin — 2025-01-06

This article examines the theoretical-methodological foundations and practical aspects of transforming state economic security regulation mechanisms in the context of modern hybrid threats. Through systematic analysis, four key methodological approaches to ensuring state economic security are identified and critically analyzed: neoclassical, institutional, network-based, and proactive. The study reveals their distinct characteristics, advantages, and limitations in countering hybrid threats. The research analyzes European experience in transforming economic security mechanisms, particularly examining practices from leading EU countries in developing resilient security frameworks and innovative response mechanisms to hybrid challenges. The findings indicate a trend toward comprehensively integrating various methodological approaches and tools, ranging from classical market and institutional mechanisms to innovative network-based and foresight instruments. Based on comparative analysis of European experience and Ukrainian realities, the paper establishes conceptual foundations for modernizing Ukraine’s state economic security regulatory system. The study proposes a regulatory mechanism transformation matrix that accounts for current conditions and defines priority directions for change within each methodological approach. The research argues for phased implementation of proposed mechanisms, considering available resources and state institutional capacity. Special attention is given to digital transformation and public-private partnerships as key drivers for modernizing the economic security system, with particular focus on developing resilient institutional frameworks and adaptive response capabilities. The article outlines prospects for further research, particularly regarding development of comprehensive methodology for evaluating regulatory mechanism effectiveness and adapting European practices to Ukrainian post-war recovery realities, emphasizing the importance of building sustainable and resilient security architectures in the face of evolving hybrid threats.

Conceptual approaches and features of multi-level governance in eu countries: experience for Ukraine

Valentyn Suvorov — 2025-01-06

The article analyzes the conceptual approaches and features of multilevel governance. The main attention is focused on the applied aspects of multilevel governance based on the experience of EU countries, as well as identifying opportunities for its adaptation to modern conditions of public policy implementation, development of multilevel governance and improvement of decentralization processes in Ukraine.
It is found and proven that the features and approaches to multilevel governance in EU countries are of significant importance and can effectively influence the formation of a system of proper multilevel governance in Ukraine, in particular: the experience of Poland, which consists in the functioning of a three-level system of governance, which includes the central, voivodeship and local levels, as well as expanded powers of voivodeships in the field of regional development; the experience of Germany, which provides for strong autonomy of lands (regions), which allows for effective resolution of local problems while simultaneously ensuring effective coordination between levels of government, which is a key element of success; the experience of Sweden, which has one of the most decentralized governance systems in Europe, where municipalities play a key role in providing services to the population, where the key factor for success is the financial autonomy of local authorities.
The introduction of areas of improvement for the formation of an appropriate system of multi-level governance in Ukraine is justified: strengthening institutional mechanisms: creating effective mechanisms for coordination between levels of government; financial autonomy: providing local authorities with greater financial independence; benchmarking from European experience: adapting the best practices of EU countries, such as e-government (Estonia) and regionalization (Poland); ensuring transparency and accountability: introducing mechanisms to ensure transparency in the use of resources.

The influence of the administrative-territorial reform on public management mechanisms of the development of the road industry of Ukraine

Anatoliy Tymokha — 2025-01-06

The article examines the influence of the administrative-territorial reform on the transformation of mechanisms of public management of the development of the road industry in Ukraine. The relevance is due to the need to modernize the road infrastructure in the context of European integration aspirations and post-war reconstruction, as well as the decentralization of power, which has caused significant changes in the management system of the industry. The analysis of scientific works devoted to the public management of the development of the road industry was carried out, and the insufficient research of the comprehensive impact of the administrative-territorial reform on the functioning of the industry was revealed.
The purpose of the article is to identify and analyze changes in the mechanisms of public management of the development of the road industry under the influence of decentralization, as well as to develop scientifically based recommendations for their improvement.
An integrated approach has been applied, combining methodological principles of public management and administration, regional economy, as well as methods of systemic, institutional and comparative analysis.
It was established that the administrative-territorial reform caused a redistribution of powers between the central and local authorities in the field of road management, intensified the role of communities in management processes, created conditions for the implementation of innovative approaches, but at the same time revealed a number of problems related to the insufficient institutional capacity of some OTs, risks of deepening regional disparity and coordination difficulties between different levels of government.
Recommendations are offered for increasing the institutional capacity of OTG, improving coordination mechanisms and ensuring active participation of the public in managing the development of the road industry.

International experience in the field of employment of persons with disabilities

Oleksandr Babich — 2025-01-06

The article uses a method of generalization to determine the forms of support and employment of people with disabilities that can be used in Ukraine, in particular, in the employment of persons who received a disability as a result of military operations on the territory of the state. Determining the forms of employment used in the advanced countries of the world, it can be argued that their list cannot be exhaustive, as they are able to change based on the capabilities of authorities and institutions of civil society, the needs of employers and persons with disabilities.
The article proves that for the employment of persons with disabilities, it is advisable for institutions that make a conclusion about a person’s partial fitness for work to provide recommendations regarding one or another type of activity in their conclusions. The recommended type of activity should be one that does not limit a person’s abilities. The simultaneous presence of different types of violations among people with disabilities is becoming more and more common with the beginning of the Russian attack on Ukraine, especially after the full-scale invasion, so the recommendations of the relevant institutions can be the primary help in further employment of people with disabilities.
In the article, based on the analysis, it is concluded that in Ukraine there are significant differences in the realities of employment of people with disabilities compared to EU countries, which means significant impoverishment for the majority of such people. For Ukraine, the impoverishment indicator for this category of persons is not calculated, besides, the methods of assessing the level of poverty in our state and EU countries are quite different. In our country, despite the fairly socially oriented legislation regarding the employment of people with disabilities, its real provision remains significantly lower than in the countries of the European Union. The rate of employment of persons with disabilities for the leading EU countries and Ukraine differs by more than four times, which requires the authorities of our country to implement advanced European practices.

Problems of staffing in the court staff of local, appellate and higher specialized courts of Ukraine

Olha Кorneva — 2025-01-06

The article is devoted to a significant problem for public management and administration, which consists in insufficient staffing of the staff of local, appellate and higher specialized courts of Ukraine. The article considers “staffing of court staff” as the process of creating the necessary conditions for court staff employees who perform the task of “providing justice with all necessary resources”.
The international community emphasizes the need to implement the principle of efficiency in the judicial system, which is of particular importance in the mechanism of ensuring justice. It is noted that the efficiency of staffing of court staff is considered as a measure of the effectiveness of the ensuring mechanism in the judicial system.
In the legislative initiatives of Ukraine, there is a tendency to regulate the issues of material support for court staff employees. At the same time, these problems negatively affect the prestige of the service. In addition to them, the following are problematic: the length of the working day; emotional stress of employees; the lack of regulation of issues of mobilization of court staff; the unpreparedness of some courts for the digitalization of judicial proceedings; the lack of a strategy for the professionalization of public service personnel in the courts. Such problems require a prompt response from the state, even in conditions of martial law.

Administrative and legal framework of public administration under martial law and emergency situations: challenges and reform prospects

Lyudmyla Byelova — 2025-01-06

The main idea of this paper is to critically examine the legal regulation of public authorities’ powers during the implementation of martial law in Ukraine, analyze gaps and conflicts in current legislation, and propose ways to improve it to ensure balance between management effectiveness and human rights. Through comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework and comparative study of international experience, key shortcomings in current legislation have been identified, including: excessive concentration of power at the central level, insufficient coordination between military and civil administrations, limited mechanisms of democratic control, and lack of transparency in public resource utilization. Special attention is paid to analyzing the distribution of powers between military-civil administrations and local self-government bodies, as well as addressing the rights of internally displaced persons and residents of de-occupied territories. The study examines the experience of EU and NATO countries in organizing public administration during crisis conditions, particularly practices from France, Germany, and the Baltic states. Based on this research, specific directions for improving legal regulation are proposed, aimed at ensuring balance between operational management decisions and maintaining democratic principles and mechanisms. Practical recommendations have been developed regarding the detailed allocation of powers across different levels of government, implementation of effective coordination and control mechanisms, enhanced transparency in public resource usage, and protection of citizens’ rights under martial law. The research makes significant contributions by developing an innovative framework for balancing security needs with democratic governance, proposing concrete legislative amendments, and creating a comprehensive roadmap for administrative reform under martial law that aligns with European standards while addressing Ukraine’s unique challenges.

Hybrid threats to transport infrastructure: challenges for state regulation and national security

Larysa Velychko — 2025-01-06

In the context of modern global challenges, transport infrastructure plays a strategic role in ensuring economic stability, population mobility, effective functioning of supply chains and the state’s defense capability. At the same time, it becomes a target for hybrid threats that combine cyberattacks, physical sabotage, information manipulation and economic pressure. This problem is of particular importance for Ukraine, which has been in an active hybrid confrontation for more than a decade. Military actions aimed at destroying critical infrastructure, massive cyberattacks on transport networks, as well as external economic pressure create a complex challenge for the system of state regulation and ensuring national security.
The relevance of the study is due to the need to develop effective mechanisms of state policy aimed at increasing the resilience of transport infrastructure to new threats. Today, the destruction or incapacitation of key transport nodes can not only cause significant economic losses, but also cause social instability, disrupt the supply of critical resources, complicate military logistics and reduce the level of international trade. At the same time, foreign experience shows that the integration of preventive measures, modern threat monitoring technologies, cyber defense and information security allows minimizing the impact of hybrid attacks on the transport system.
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the main types of hybrid threats that affect transport infrastructure, including: cyberattacks on automated transport management systems, physical sabotage against strategic facilities (bridges, railway junctions, airports, seaports), economic pressure (sanctions, blocking of transport corridors) and information and psychological operations (disinformation about the safety of transport routes, creating panic, undermining trust in state institutions in the transport sector).
The results of the study show that hybrid threats are systemic in nature and require a comprehensive response from the state. An assessment of the current state of security of Ukraine’s transport infrastructure was conducted, its main vulnerabilities were identified, including insufficient coordination between state and private entities in the field of transport security, the obsolescence of part of the regulatory framework, limited capabilities for crisis response to large-scale threats. A conceptual model of the state regulation strategy was proposed, which includes the adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to EU standards and NATO practices, strengthening interdepartmental coordination, developing cybersecurity of critical transport facilities, integrating modern threat monitoring technologies, and implementing rapid response crisis centers.
Special attention is paid to the analysis of international experience in protecting transport infrastructure from hybrid threats, including the strategies of the European Union, the United States and NATO countries to ensure transport security. The feasibility of implementing best international practices in Ukraine is substantiated, in particular, the creation of a state system of cyber protection of the transport industry, the expansion of public-private partnerships in the field of transport hub security and the involvement of international technical assistance for the modernization of critical infrastructure.
The proposed measures include the creation of a nationwide transport security monitoring system, the implementation of the latest cybersecurity standards, the integration of artificial intelligence technologies to identify potential threats, and the development of international cooperation mechanisms to minimize external threats. Prospects for further scientific research in the field of strategic transport security management, risk analysis, and the implementation of new technological solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure are outlined.

Public Administration of Emergency Situations as a Component of Ensuring Sustainable Regional Development

Viacheslav Dziundziuk — 2025-01-06

The article is devoted to the conceptual substantiation of the role and place of public administration in the field of civil protection in the system of factors of sustainable development of regions of Ukraine. The essence of the concept of sustainable development in relation to the regional level is revealed in the context of ensuring balanced progress of territories and their resilience to various challenges and threats. It is shown that the region as an integral socio-ecological-economic system is the basic unit of practical implementation of the principles of sustainable development. At the same time, attention is focused on the security dimension of sustainability, which implies the ability of regional communities to minimize risks and adapt to changing environmental conditions. The main challenges and threats to the sustainable development of regions of Ukraine at the present stage are investigated, associated with a high level of natural and man-made hazards, significant deterioration of infrastructure, and insufficient attention to preventive measures. The unprecedented destructive impact of full-scale Russian aggression on the state of security of territorial communities is revealed, which actualizes the task of strengthening their security capabilities in war and post-war reconstruction. The conceptual principles of integrating the goals and mechanisms of public administration in the field of civil protection into the general system of ensuring sustainable development of regions are analyzed. The institutional structure, target direction, principles and functions of implementing the relevant state policy at the regional and local levels are revealed. The need to transform the dominant model of responding to emergencies towards strengthening the preventive component, expanding the powers of territorial communities, and establishing horizontal interaction between various entities is emphasized.
The experience of developed countries in organizing effective civil protection systems on the principles of decentralization, subsidiarity, and active involvement of local communities and the private sector is studied. A tendency towards strengthening the role of municipal authorities in ensuring the protection of the population from various kinds of dangers by delegating the necessary resources and powers to them has been identified. The spread of the practice of developing local security infrastructure with the widespread use of modern information technologies and communication tools has been noted. Based on a combination of domestic and foreign experience, priority areas for improving public administration in the field of civil protection as a factor in the sustainable development of the regions of Ukraine have been proposed. In particular, the need for modernization of the regulatory framework, redistribution of competences between different levels of government, implementation of mechanisms for interagency interaction, and development of partnerships with civil society have been substantiated. Particular attention has been paid to the actualization of security issues in regional strategies in the context of the ongoing armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

Theoretical and practical mechanisms for retraction anthropogenic risks in the public administration system

Sergiy Lukin — 2025-01-06

The article offers the author’s vision of the use of profiling methods to prevent the occurrence of anthropogenic risk or reduce its negative consequences for the system of public administration and national security. The purpose of this article is to continue the study of profiling mechanisms in the area of identifying threats to the State security. In particular, the article reveals and clarifies the aspects related directly to the human factor, the impact of persons holding elective office, MPs, etc. on the processes of public administration. This becomes especially important in the context of global geopolitical changes, increased military, criminal, terrorist and other risks and threats. The author separately outlines the risks that may be entailed by the appointment to a civil service or elective office of a person who may have the relevant offender profile, in particular, ‘traitor’, ‘corrupt official’, ‘terrorist’, ‘hired killer’, ‘mentally ill person’, ‘drug addict’ and others. The author proposes a number of methods that can provide a certain level of security for the public administration system itself. It is recommended to use profiling as a method of predictive analysis of the behaviour of an anthropogenic type of threat – the offender and related events, especially in relation to elected and civil service positions.