Decentralization of Authorities and Local Government Reform in Ukraine: Their Impact on the Efficiency of Public Law, Power and Strengthening of Democracy

Abstract

The decentralization of power in Ukraine, together with its impact on the efficiency of public authority and strengthening of democracy, is considered through a prism of theoretical concepts, dealing with the variety of types and major decentralization models, coupled with the corresponding advantages and risks. Research Design & Methods: The analysis covers the research and theoretical concepts, offering their own approach to decentralization by delegating certain public authorities to a lower level. It also considers the experience of other international countries to pass the decentralization process; the tools and risks that may be associated with the decentralization process; and the achievements and challenges of the decentralization process