The Effects of Decentralization on Local Governance: Evidence From Ukraine

Isabelle DeSisto, Grigore Pop-Eleches, Graeme Robertson, Department of Politics, Princeton University, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and Department of Politics, Princeton University, Department of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill

Comparative Political Studies

Published online on May 29, 2026

Abstract

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Decentralization is often promoted as a means of improving public service delivery, strengthening accountability, and enhancing citizen engagement. However, its effects vary widely across contexts. This paper examines how decentralization reforms shaped ...