In the dissertation research, an urgent scientific and applied task has been addressed, which involves the development of theoretical and methodological foundations and the substantiation of scientific and applied recommendations for improving the conceptual model of the post-war transformation of Ukraine's civil society.
In accordance with the objectives of the dissertation, the theoretical approaches to defining civil society have been summarized, and its functions characterized; the specifics of the institutionalization of civil society in Ukraine have been revealed; the state of development of civil society institutions during transformational processes in different periods has been analyzed; a problem-oriented analysis of the level of interaction between public authorities and civil society institutions in Ukraine under martial law has been conducted; a conceptual model for the transformation of Ukrainian civil society in the post-war period has been proposed, along with tools and mechanisms for its implementation, taking into account Ukraine's aspirations for European integration.
The results obtained during the research confirm the achievement of the set goal and the resolution of the tasks, providing grounds for formulating conclusions and practical recommendations.
In the first chapter of the dissertation – "Theoretical and Methodological Foundations for the Development of Civil Society" – the definitive basis of the scientific research is revealed, the paradigmatic principles and functions of civil society are defined, and the specifics of the institutionalization of civil society in Ukraine are disclosed.
The analysis of the essence of civil society indicates the doctrinal exploration of this issue and demonstrates that the search for ways to form civil society, the understanding of models of its interaction with the state, and the role of individuals within this society are of concern to both scholars and society as a whole. As a result, it has been determined that civil society is a complex system of interconnections, relationships, and structures consisting of individuals, groups, communities, and organizations that operate independently of the state and contribute to ensuring the freedoms, rights, and interests of citizens.
It is characterized by democratic principles, citizen participation in decision-making, the development of civil society, pluralism, self-organization, and interaction between actors at various levels. The creation of civil society is an important stage in the formation of political democracy and the limitation of the all-encompassing role of the state. One of the key features of successful civil societies is their separation from the state, meaning that society has its own identity, independent of the influence of other structures.
Moreover, such a society is formed by people who share common needs, interests, and values, which include aspects such as tolerance, inclusion, cooperation, and equality. A successful civil society develops through a fundamentally endogenous and autonomous process that is difficult to control externally.
The research established that the paradigms of civil society development define the main approaches to the advancement of this sphere and can be considered through the lens of liberal, social, critical, deliberative, and modern paradigms. It should be noted that the paradigmatic role of civil society institutions is determined by the functions of civil society: integrative, instrumental, distributive, regulatory, managerial, communicative, normative, value-based, controlling, oppositional, and critically reflective functions. However, depending on the field of activity of the institutionalized elements of civil society, primarily on the object of organized action within the dual system of "civil society – state," the list can also be supplemented with the political functions of civil society, which, in turn, are divided into internal and external functions.
In the second chapter – "Analysis of the Development of Civil Society Institutions in the Context of Transformational Processes in Ukraine" – the stages of the evolutionary development of Ukrainian civil society are analyzed, the participatory mechanism of interaction between civil society and public authorities under conditions of transformational changes is characterized, and a problem-oriented analysis of the level of interaction between public authorities and civil society institutions in Ukraine under martial law is conducted.
The analysis demonstrated that the key characteristics of civil society throughout various historical periods include the following: orientation toward public interests; independence from state authorities and market structures; flexibility in actions, approaches, and issues of concern; the ability to perform multifunctional roles; dynamism in responding to changing circumstances; accountability to the community they represent;
