Weaknesses and successes of the Ukrainian administrative reform

raine is one of the last post-communist countries where implementation administrative reforms has started in practice. The aim study to analyze local-level results main stage reform Ukraine which was carried out 2014–2020. analysis concerns Ukrainian local government units equivalent LAU 1 and 2. When collecting data, so-called triangulation sources applied. SWOT method used analysis, Neshkova Konstadinova’s publication (2012) constitutes reference point. decentralization power finance led creation amalgamated territorial communities (ATCs), better able deliver public services. Thus, this respect, effects so far have been similar those diagnosed by Konstadinova other countries. Admittedly, corruption decreased, but only slightly. Therefore, assumption about positive impact on reducing not confirmed Ukraine. Referring detailed greatest strengths included partial success financial establishment State Regional Development Fund (SRDF) support development governments. quality services also improved. However, there were weaknesses form still too small funds received new ATCs irregularities functioning SRDF. International for intensification activities non-governmental organizations considered be opportunities. existing strongest threat an endogenous nature (despite its decline) level corruption, exogenous a from Russia. In addition, negative COVID-19 pandemic can seen at end reform.