Cooperation of Territorial Communities: International Experience and New Possibilities for Ukraine

Goal – the research is focused on two main goals: 1) study of international experience of inter‑municipal cooperation which is considered together with the widespread trends for consolidation of communities; 2) definition of the ways for inter‑municipal cooperation development in Ukraine on the basis of the best European practices and taking into account the implementation of the territorial organization reform at the present stage. Research methodology – for the realization of the research the methods of synthesis, generalization, comparison, observation as well as other general scientific methods were used. Score/results – various types of inter‑municipal entities created in different countries, their legislative basis, responsibility area, financial resources and other aspects were examined in the context of further implementation of the best foreign models in Ukraine. Originality/value – as a result of the conducted analysis recommendations were elaborated for the more successful development of inter‑municipal cooperation in Ukraine as an efficient way for the solution of local economic problems and sustain‑able development of communities.