Nesenenko P., Podmazko O., Kushnar V. (2025) Development of civil society institutions in Ukraine in the conditions of european integration. Ed.: V.V. Kovalenko (ed.-in-ch.) and others [Rozvytok instytutiv gromadjanskogo suspilstva v Ukraini v umovah jevropejskoi integracii.: V.V. Kovalenko (gol. red.)], Scientific Bulletin of the Odesa National Economic University (ISSN 2313-4569), Odesa National Economics University, Odesa, No. 4 (329), pp.98-106.

Abstract

he purpose of the study is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the development of civil society institutions and the processes of European integration in Ukraine. This involves the formation of a holistic view of the current state of civil society institutions, identifying key problems that hinder their development, and determining the prospects for their further strengthening to ensure the successful European integration trajectory of the country.The article uses a comprehensive approach that includes the analysis of scientific publications, legislative acts and strategic documents, as well as the generalization of the experience of Central and Eastern European countries. Methods of comparative analysis, systematization and classification are applied to identify key trends and patterns in the development of civil society in the context of European integration processes. An analysis of the evolution of the concept of civil society is carried out, the main European standards of civil society participation in governance are defined, and the impact of European integration on the development of civil society in Central and Eastern European countries is characterized. An overview of the main types of civil society institutions in Ukraine is provided, the level of their activity and impact on social processes is assessed, and the legislative and institutional environment governing their activities is analyzed. The key problems hindering the development of civil society institutions in Ukraine in the context of European integration are identified, and the prospects for their further strengthening are outlined.The scientific novelty of the study lies in the comprehensive analysis of the complex and multifaceted relationship between the development of civil society institutions and the processes of European integration in Ukraine. The study provides a holistic view of this interaction, taking into account both the positive impact of European integration and the challenges and obstacles that hinder the full development of civil society in Ukraine. The article also identifies key trends and patterns in the evolution of civil society institutions under the influence of European integration, which contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of this process. The results of the study can be used to develop effective strategies of state policy aimed at supporting and developing civil society in Ukraine in the context of European integration. The formulated recommendations will contribute to the creation of favorable conditions for the activities of civil society institutions, enhancing their role in decision-making processes and strengthening their cooperation with public authorities. The findings of the article can also be useful for international organizations and European institutions involved in supporting democratic development and European integration in Ukraine.

Keywords

civil society, European integration, Ukraine, Association Agreement, non-governmental organizations, public administration, democracy, reforms, volunteering, legislation, institutional development.

JEL classification:F150; P260; O520;DOI: https://doi.org/10.32680/2409-9260-2025-4-329-98-106

UD classification:316.334.2:061.2(477):341.171

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