Developing Competences of Public Management and Administration Specialists: Implementation of Foreign Experience in Ukraine

Abstract

The paper focuses on the comparative analysis of professional competences development in public management and administration university programmes and the possibilities of implementation of international experience in Ukraine. Using the methods of comparative and system-functional analysis, synthesis and generalisation, the authors concentrate on the features of curriculums in public administration field taking into account the current realities of social development. The most common methods of training in the field of public administration and their practical focus are analysed. Particular attention is paid to the methods of problem-based learning in public administration, including case studies, case scenarios, and simulation games as part of the education gamification. The authors carried out an essential comparison of competences adopted in the European public administration training and those defined in the Ukrainian Standard of Higher Education in this area and revealed that the Ukrainian Standard lacks a pool of competencies related to the development and analysis of public policy.

The Impact of a Practice-Oriented Paradigm on Public Administration and National Security

“…The third group of studies focuses on the elements that contribute to the effective functioning and preservation of socio-political systems. The role of the government in public administration and national security is studied, and the need to develop the competencies of national security actors is substantiated [13][14][15][16][17][18]. The fourth group of studies makes a significant contribution to the understanding and promotion of such important issues as cybersecurity, public order, national security indicators, and the formation of social leadership for national security [19][20][21][22][23][24].…”

“…Ensuring equal opportunities for access to cultural resources for all groups of the population, promoting understanding and respect for different cultural traditions and heritage help to reduce conflicts and increase social harmony. This, in turn, contributes to national security by ensuring stability and harmony in society [17].…”