Authors: Markiyan Datsyshin (Ukraine), Vasyl Keretsman (Ukraine)

publication analyzes current institutional arrangements for regional development in Ukraine and the interaction between different levels of governments in the development and implementation of regional development policy. It also provides a comparative analysis of related institutions and practices from developed countries. The focus of the publication is on the roles and responsibilities of central and regional governments, local self-government bodies, and non-governmental organizations. It identifies strengths and weaknesses of current institutional infrastructure and practices of governmental interaction in Ukraine, and provides policy recommendations improving them.

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