Participation of Civil Society Organizations in the Public Policy of National Memory in Ukraine

Abstract

The article focuses on studying civil society organisations' participation in the decision-making and implementation by public authorities. The aim of the article is to analyse the involvement of civil society in Ukraine (using civil society organisations as an example) in public policy regarding national memory in Ukraine. The article employs a combination of descriptive methods with analysis and synthesis methods, inductive and deductive methods, and the dialectical method contributes to the comprehensive study of the activities of civil society organisations. Comparative and structural-functional analysis methods were used to study the activities and functioning of civil society organisations. As a result of the research, the main vectors of public policy regarding national memory in Ukraine were identified; the regulatory framework of Ukraine regulating the activities of civil society organisations and their participation in political processes was analysed; an overview of the instruments of civil participation in the public policy regarding national memory was conducted; using the example of the “Reanimation Package of Reforms” Coalition, the activities of civil society organisations in the field of national memory through partnerships and networking were characterised. It was found that the state implements a policy to promote the development of civil society in Ukraine aimed at supporting civic initiatives. To implement this, Ukraine has formed a regulatory framework constantly updated by socio-political challenges and needs. The country implements the National Strategy for the Development of Civil Society, adopts international norms and standards, and fulfils international obligations.