INSTITUTIONAL MODERNIZATION OF PUBLIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP GOVERNANCE IN UKRAINE: STAGES, TRENDS, AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

The article examines the institutional modernization of public entrepreneurship governance in Ukraine amid socio-economic transformations, European integration, and wartime challenges. Four stages of the development of the institutional system supporting entrepreneurship are analyzed: initial institutionalization (1991–2000), program-targeted business support policy (2001–2013), European integration transformation (2014–2021), and adaptation under wartime conditions and post-war recovery (2022–2025). It is established that the effectiveness of the institutional environment is determined not by the number of agencies, but by their ability to meet business needs, coordinate interactions between the state, local self-government, and international partners, and integrate digital services, including the “Diia” ecosystem, ProZorro, and E-data. Key trends are highlighted: digitalization of administrative services, development of public-private partnerships, decentralization, harmonization of legislation with EU standards, and increased international support. Alongside achievements, systemic problems are noted, including fragmented governance, regulatory uncertainty, dependence on external resources, and unstable human capital. It is emphasized that the current priority is to create a sustainable, open, and accountable architecture for entrepreneurship support capable of ensuring effective coordination between government authorities, local self-government, the business community, and international partners. This architecture should combine transparent regulatory mechanisms, digital services, financial support instruments, and innovative platforms for business development, promoting competitiveness and adaptability of entrepreneurship.