New Approaches to the Formation and Implementation of Public Policy in the Context of Ukraine's Recovery

Program

EURIZON Fellowship Program: “Remote Research Grants for Ukrainian Researchers.”

Project Objective

To study cases of post-war recovery and develop a set of new approaches for the formation and implementation of public policy through governance mechanisms in the context of Ukraine’s reality. This includes such key components as communication, urban planning, and grant activities in collaboration with international donor organizations.

Main Project Tasks

During the first 6 months:

• Conduct interviews with stakeholders both from Ukraine and abroad, including researchers, government practitioners, civil society organizations, and international donor organizations, regarding their views on Ukraine’s recovery;
• Develop a series of new approaches to public policy formation and implementation and test them in focus group discussions;
• Exchange experiences with local government bodies in Germany as part of the project.

During the next 6 months:

• Develop, test, and disseminate the research findings by publishing in a Ukrainian academic journal, presenting at roundtable discussions, and attending expert meetings.

Expected Results

1. Develop a comprehensive set of new approaches to public policy formation and implementation, integrating components of communication, urban planning, and grant activities.
2. Submit one publication to a relevant academic journal based on the findings.

Project Partners

University of Rostock – Germany.

Project Coordinator

Natalia Mykolaivna Kolisnichenko, Doctor of Public Administration, Professor, Head of the Department of Social and Human Sciences, Institute of Public Service and Administration.

Project Team Members

• Yulia Slobodyanyuk, PhD student;
• Larisa Shehyda, PhD student;
• Olena Lypach, PhD student.

Project Language

English.