Traps of institutional capacity in the system of state authority in Ukraine

The analytical report provides an overview of the institutional capacity of public authorities and local self-government bodies in Ukraine. Based on the research findings, which rely on numerous indices and indicators, legal analysis, sociological surveys, and statistical data, the authors identify "institutional capacity traps" within Ukraine's state power system. These traps contribute to the underdevelopment of the system of checks and balances and, as a result, lead to the degradation of political accountability, social mobility mechanisms, and hinder the strengthening of public trust in the state.

The report is intended for policymakers, scholars in the fields of public administration, political science, law and sociology, civil servants and local government representatives interested in improving governance efficiency, experts and analysts engaged in civil service reform, as well as students, postgraduate researchers and anyone interested in the development of public institutions in Ukraine.

CONTENTS

I. The Institution of the Presidency in the System of Power and State Governance in Ukraine

II. The Parliament of Ukraine in the System of Checks and Balances

III. Developing the Institutional Capacity of Governments in Ukraine

IV. The Executive Power Vertical in the System of Checks and Balances

V. Regional and District Councils: The Degree of Influence in Ensuring the Common Interests of Territorial Communities

VI. The Impact of Decentralization Reform on the Institutional Capacity of the State

VII. Judicial Authorities and Their Role in the Institutional Capacity of the State

VIII. The Role of Competition Policy in Ensuring the Institutional Capacity of the State