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Comparative Perspectives On Advancing Reform In Ukraine

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Beyond the Euromaidan: Comparative Perspectives on Advancing Reform in Ukraine

by Robert W. Orttung

4.6 out of 5

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Ukraine has embarked on a path of reform in recent years, with the aim of improving its economy, strengthening its democracy, and combating corruption. However, the country faces a number of challenges in implementing these reforms, including a lack of political will, vested interests, and a weak civil society.

Drawing on insights from other countries that have successfully implemented reforms, this article provides a comparative analysis of reform processes in Ukraine. It explores the challenges and opportunities faced by the country, and offers recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.

Challenges to Reform in Ukraine

Ukraine faces a number of challenges in implementing reforms, including:

A lack of political will: There is a lack of political will to implement reforms among some politicians, who may benefit from the status quo.
Vested interests: Powerful vested interests, such as oligarchs and corrupt officials, may resist reforms that threaten their power or wealth.
A weak civil society: Civil society is weak in Ukraine, and is often unable to mobilize public support for reforms.
A lack of public trust: The public has a low level of trust in the government, which makes it difficult to build support for reforms.

Opportunities for Reform in Ukraine

Despite the challenges, there are also a number of opportunities for reform in Ukraine, including:

A strong popular demand for reform: The Ukrainian people have a strong desire for reform, and are increasingly willing to take action to support it.
International support: Ukraine has received significant international support for its reform efforts, including financial and technical assistance.
A window of opportunity: The current political situation in Ukraine provides a window of opportunity for implementing reforms.

Recommendations for Policymakers and Stakeholders

In order to advance reform in Ukraine, policymakers and stakeholders should:

Build political will for reform: Politicians must be convinced of the need for reform, and must be willing to take risks to implement it.
Address vested interests: The government must find ways to address the concerns of vested interests, while also ensuring that reforms are implemented in a fair and transparent manner.
Strengthen civil society: Civil society must be strengthened in order to mobilize public support for reforms.
Build public trust: The government must take steps to build public trust, by implementing reforms in a transparent and accountable manner.
Seize the window of opportunity: The current political situation in Ukraine provides a window of opportunity for implementing reforms. Policymakers and stakeholders should seize this opportunity to make progress on important reforms.

Reforming Ukraine will be a complex and challenging process, but it is essential for the country's future. By drawing on insights from other countries that have successfully implemented reforms, and by taking into account the specific challenges and opportunities faced by Ukraine, policymakers and stakeholders can help to advance reform and build a better future for the country.

Beyond the Euromaidan: Comparative Perspectives on Advancing Reform in Ukraine

by Robert W. Orttung

4.6 out of 5