Ukraine: Local Government Reform Accelerates, but Slowly
Ukraine: Local Government Reform Accelerates, but Slowly

Author(s): Adriana Skorupska, Piotr Kościński
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Ukraine; local government reform; EU assistance; training programmes for officials; Ukrainian government; decentralisation of power;
Summary/Abstract: Local government reform was supposed to be one of the priorities of the Ukrainian government. Despite declarations by political parties and the newly elected president and international support, the pace of change is slow. It is essential that the declarations are followed by more decisive action on the part of the Ukrainian authorities. EU assistance in the form of outside expert help should place a greater emphasis on the preparation of local authorities and communities for reform and include training programmes for officials and local activists.

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