Authors: Viktor Nizhnyanski (Slovakia), Tomash Potkanski (Poland), Peter Szegvari (Hungary)

This publication provides an analysis of the experiences of Eastern and Central European countries, in particular Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic in implementing modern regional policy approaches, introducing new legislation and institutions and in implementing administrative and territorial reforms. It also provides recommendations for the policy makers in Ukraine on administrative and government reforms required to achieve a democratic regional governance system and effective regional development policy, and on the principles of regional policy and requirements of regional democracy in the European Union. To download this publication, click here.