CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTING EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS IN THE CONTEXT OF UKRAINE’S TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

This study investigates the challenges and opportunities of adopting European public administration standards inUkraine, a country undergoing significant transformation amidst an ongoing war. The paper examines how external shocks influence internal processes of reforming public governance and explores the potential benefits for Ukraine inthe context of European integration. It analyzes the contemporary understanding of public administration, its role in society, and its interconnections with other sectors, particularly the business sector. The study delves into European concepts of public administration and assesses their applicability to the Ukrainian context. The impact of war on various aspects of public administration is examined, including inter-agency coordination, resource mobilization, security provision, and citizen support. The importance of cooperation between the state, business, and civil societyin addressing the consequences of war is highlighted. Key challenges and opportunities related to implementing European standards are explored, including political instability, economic difficulties, social tensions, corruption, decentralization, digital transformation, and the strengthening role of civil society. Based on the findings, the paperprovides recommendations for further developing Ukraine’s public administration system, such as enhancingcoordination between different levels of government, fostering civil society institutions, combating corruption, andembracing digital technologies.