Legal principles of digitalization of public administration in Ukraine: challenges and perspectives

Abstract

The Ukrainian government's adoption of digital technologies marks a critical transition aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening accountability, and encouraging more active citizen engagement in governance. This study looks at the current legal framework in Ukraine that underpins this digital transformation and identifies key challenges that slow its progress. It is imperative that the following factors are given due consideration: the existence of gaps within the regulatory environment, the presence of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the limited institutional capacity to fully implement digital innovations. The study employed a variety of research methods, including the analysis of legislation, policy documents, and consultations with experts in the field. It is evident that Ukraine has already made a certain amount of progress in the development of legal instruments for e-government in the country. At the same time, it reveals persistent obstacles in the effective implementation and harmonization of these legal norms within the broader administrative context. In order to further implement digitalization, the Ukrainian government must adopt a multidimensional strategy. Significant legislative changes are required to ensure that national legislation is in line with the evolving requirements of digital governance. These reforms must address existing legislative gaps, reinforce data protection and privacy safeguards, and establish clear regulatory pathways for the integration of emerging technologies into the public domain. It is equally important to emphasize the enhancement of institutional capacity at all levels of public administration. International collaboration plays a pivotal role in advancing Ukraine’s digital transformation in public governance. Such cooperation facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices. Further research should be directed towards the extensive comparative analysis of digital governance systems across various nations, with a particular emphasis on the legal intricacies inherent in the integration of artificial intelligence, block chain technologies and big data within public administration. It is imperative to give due consideration to the aforementioned challenges, as this will facilitate the establishment of robust legal strategies and the creation of adaptive regulatory mechanisms that can effectively respond to the evolving dynamics of technological development.