Strategic Planning and Project Management in Local Government in Ukraine: A Scoping Review

BACKGROUND The study investigates the peculiarities of strategic planning and project management within the local self-government of Ukraine to reveal the main opportunities and problems affecting the effectiveness of these processes. The results show specific challenges to applying strategic planning, such as reforming the legislative system, regulating the financial situation, and providing appropriate qualifications among local government employees. MATERIALS AND METHODS This task was accomplished by applying methods of analysis and content analysis of scientific literature selected using the PRISMA-ScR approach. A thorough overview of strategic planning and project management within Ukrainian local self-government was developed by examining 42 scientific sources. RESULTS Resolving the identified challenges requires improving intergovernmental coordination, using the organizational skills of civil society, conducting appropriate personnel policy, establishing a clear division of powers, and combating corruption. These measures enable the mobilization of valuable resources and the successful implementation of specific strategic initiatives. The management maturity model, the Agile model, and the MSP model are considered particularly important for strengthening local self-government capacity. CONCLUSION Further improvement of strategic planning and project management processes within the framework of decentralization will require significant changes in the regulatory framework, active involvement of local government representatives in adopting national development strategies and similar documents, the introduction of educational programs, continuous staff development, and practical tools for monitoring and evaluating project performance.