DISTRIBUTION OF POWERS BETWEEN EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES AND LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS

Abstract

This article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of power distribution between executive authorities and local self-government bodies in the context of Ukraine’s post-war recovery. The study analyzes the legal framework regulating the interaction between different levels of government, including the Constitution of Ukraine, laws on local self-government, martial law provisions, and executive power regulations. It identifies key challenges facing governance institutions in the post-conflict period, encompassing legal conflicts, financial constraints, and administrative barriers. The research explores international experiences of decentralization and post-war reconstruction (drawing on examples from Germany, Japan, and Balkan countries) and their potential adaptation to Ukrainian realities. The article proposes mechanisms for improving power distribution, including: (1) optimization of the legislative framework, (2) enhanced intergovernmental coordination, (3) strengthening financial capacities of local communities, and (4) implementation of digital technologies to improve governance efficiency. The study highlights the role of international organizations in supporting decentralization processes and regional recovery. The findings may benefit scholars, policymakers, civil servants, and local government representatives engaged in public administration reform during post-war reconstruction.