The dissertation addresses a pressing scientific issue, which is to develop proposals for improving the effectiveness of mechanisms for forming and implementing Ukraine's anti-corruption policy in the context of economic development.
The first chapter of the dissertation “Theoretical Foundations of Mechanisms for Formulating and Implementing Anti-Corruption Policy in the Context of Economic Development” provides a theoretical analysis of the concepts of “corruption” and “anti-corruption policy” as well as the main aspects of the functioning of anti-corruption policy, which made it possible to establish its multidimensional nature as a socio-economic, managerial, legal, and cultural-ethical phenomenon. It has been established that anti-corruption policy is an integral element of the public administration system and functions through a set of principles, institutional mechanisms, organizational procedures, financial and economic instruments, and behavioral and cultural factors. The systemic, institutional, and functional approaches used in the study provided a comprehensive understanding of policy as an open, multi-level system with cascading effects between subsystems; defined the role of formal and informal rules, accountability, and incentives; and identified the key functions of policy: preventive, control, law enforcement, asset recovery, educational, and behavioral modeling.
The second chapter of the dissertation “Analysis of the Status and Features of Anti-Corruption Policy Implementation in Ukraine” provides a detailed analysis of the status and features of anti-corruption policy implementation in Ukraine. It demonstrates the multi-level nature of the regulatory and legal framework, which combines international standards and national legislation, as well as its fragmentation, which requires harmonization and greater consistency with the practices of the EU and international organizations. Polycentric institutional architecture has been identified, which ensures the distribution of powers but is also characterized by duplication of competences, insufficient coordination, and the political dependence of some bodies. The analysis strongly suggested that effective anti-corruption policy has a direct impact on the economic security of the state: its implementation promotes transparency of budget flows, the development of fair competition, and the attraction of investment, while high levels of corruption destabilize the financial system and increase macroeconomic risks. In the context of martial law, particular attention is paid to monitoring the use of humanitarian and military aid, transparency of public procurement, digital monitoring tools, and public participation.
The third chapter of the dissertation “Directions for Improving Anti-Corruption Policy Mechanisms in the Context of Economic Growth” proposes ways to modernize anti-corruption policy and develop an integrated mechanism for its implementation within the framework of national economic security. The section substantiates the institutional foundations for modernization, systematizes institutional risks, proposes a matrix of challenges and directions for institutional reform, and demonstrates the critical role of autonomy and professionalization of bodies, as well as the integration of digital platforms into interaction processes. Strategic directions for modernization were identified, and four interrelated blocks were developed, including institutional strengthening, prevention, law enforcement and public participation; the role of the NACP as a coordinator of preventive measures and digital analytical tools was substantiated, and the concept of ‘operational integrity’ was defined for assessing the effectiveness of authorities. In addition, the mechanism for implementing anti-corruption policy at the strategic, coordination, law enforcement, corporate and public levels have been revealed; a comprehensive model of an integrated mechanism has been proposed, combining state regulation, corporate self-control and digital-analytical accountability. The institution of the Anti-Corruption Program Commissioner and a single national register of corporate programs have been introduced, contributing to a reduction in transaction costs, harmonization of corporate integrity with OECD and EU standards, and increased investment attractiveness.
Key words: public administration, corruption, anti-corruption policy, shadow economy, public policy, public policy against corruption, combating corruption in government bodies, anti-corruption system, legal regulation, corruption prevention strategies, public service, modern technologies, integrity, public participation, ethical values
