Особливості адміністративної реформи в Західній Україні 2015-2020 рр.: історико-правничий аспект
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of the administrative-territorial reform in Ukraine, covering the period from 2014 to 2020. Its primary focus lies on the legislative framework that regulated the reform's implementation, the socio-political prerequisites of this process, and the specific impact of the reform on the western regions of the country. The study emphasizes how decentralization of power (emerging as one of the key tools for modernizing the state governance system) contributed to strengthening democracy at the local level. Attention is drawn to the historical context in which the foundations of the reform were laid, highlighting the continuity of systemic changes complicated by political crises, military aggression, and public demands for the renewal of governance mechanisms. The research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of the reform, including legislative, socio-political, and regional dimensions. Particular attention is given to the key legislative acts that served as the basis for the transformation of the country's administrative structure. The practical significance of these documents for strengthening local self-governance and their role in the process of adapting to European governance standards are explored in detail. The paper summarizes the main stages of the reform's implementation, starting with the adoption of conceptual documents in 2014 and culminating in the new administrative-territorial structure approved in 2020. Specifically, it analyzes key legislative acts, such as the Laws of Ukraine "On Voluntary Amalgamation of Territorial Communities" (2015), "On Local Elections" (2015), and the Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine "On the Formation and Liquidation of Districts" (2020). Particular emphasis is placed on the specific features of administrative changes in the western regions of the country and their impact on the socio-economic and political structure of these areas. Furthermore, the article provides the author's assessment of the reform's impact on the development of local self-governance. Special attention is given to strengthening the ties between government bodies and citizens as an essential factor in democratization. At the same time, the significance of the reform is outlined within the context of Ukraine's European integration course, which involves, to a certain extent, the adoption (and national adaptation) of the best European practices in the field of regional policy.
Source: Art of Justice
Author: Олександр Лада
Institution: King Danylo University
Language: Ukrainian
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204169508