Abstract:

The article deals with some aspects of the development of the theory and methodology of public administration and human rights on a multidisciplinary basis, modern perceptions about human rights in their interaction with the state, in particular, in the processes of public administration. It consistently emphasizes that transformation of human rights principles into the priorities of public administration results in satisfaction of social needs and harmonization of economic, political and ideological approaches to the realization of power, which confirms the organic, logical, expedient nature of human rights and their feasible implementation as a theoretical and methodological basis for public administration. The realization of the functions of public administration on the basis of human rights is possible only under compulsory favorable conditions, namely, the appropriate legal framework and the proper functioning of the necessary political and administrative institutions and processes responsible for responding to the rights and needs of the population. The reform of management systems in accordance with the specifics of social development is considered as a process that can ensure the alertness and adequacy of public administration in solving current problems and identifying strategic perspectives, in particular, of local communities. It is consistently emphasized that decentralization of power is an integral part of a wide range of democratic reforms that embrace key areas for the functioning of society and administration. Their successful implementation requires the settlement of property problems on the basis of the rule of law, guaranteeing opportunities for informed choices, access to and participation of the population in the formation of policies and their implementation at the local level. It is argued that the process of decentralization of power and implementation of democratic management practices in Ukraine is consistent with the European trends and demonstrates restrained positive dynamics.