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CNAA / Theses / 2022 / June /

Transitional dimensions of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldov


Author: Ștefanița Anastasia
Degree:doctor of political Sciences
Speciality: 25.00.01 - Theory, Methodology and History of Public Administration
Year:2022
Scientific adviser: Aurel Sâmboteanu
doctor, associate professor (docent), Academy of Public Administration
Institution: Academy of Public Administration

Status

The thesis was presented on the 30 June, 2022
Approved by NCAA on the 30 September, 2022

Abstract

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Thesis

CZU 352/354(478)(043.3)

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190 pages

Keywords

local autonomy, transitional dimensions, Republic of Moldova, phases, local public administration, administrative reform, European Charter of Local Self-Government

Summary

6 ANNOTATION Stefanita Anastasia, Transitional dimensions of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova PhD thesis in administrative sciences. Chisinau, 2022 Thesis structure: annotation, introduction, four chapters, general conclusions and recommendations, 255 references, 8 annexes, 146 main text pages, 14 figures, 7 tables. The obtained results are reflected in 17 research papers. Key words: local autonomy, transitional dimensions, Republic of Moldova, phases, local public administration, administrative reform, European Charter of Local Self-Government. Research field: Social and economic sciences. Profile: Administrative Sciences. The aim of the paper is the theoretical and empirical research of the transitional dimensions of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova from the historical-conceptual perspective by framing it in the context of the reform processes. Research objectives: definition of the concept of local autonomy based on the ideas of the forerunners of political-administrative thinking from various historical periods, different geographical framework; studying the practices of European states with a tradition in democracy, and the comparative experience of the countries of the Eastern Partnership region on local autonomy; investigating the transitional dimensions of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova by determining the stages of evolution in the context of public administration reform processes; correlative analysis of the legal framework and of the institutional evolution in the field of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova; assessment of the level of application of the principle of local autonomy by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova in the light of the European Charter of Local Self-Government provisions; highlighting the impact of the Europeanization processes of the Republic of Moldova in terms of local autonomy; identifying the prospective aspects of local autonomy in the context of public administration modernization. Scientific novelty and originality consists in the realization of the ample synthesis regarding the concept of local autonomy from a historiographical perspective, through the temporal and geographical framing. The innovative character of the paper is explained by the author's attempt to identify the transitional dimensions and delimit the stages of evolution of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova based on a set of criteria developed and applied. The assessment of the level of respect for local autonomy according to the provisions of the European Charter of Local Self-Government is a novelty. This allowed to highlight the impediments and shortcomings regarding the coherent application of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova. All this is correlated and complemented by the assessment of the impact of Euro-integration processes on local autonomy. The transitional dimensions of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova are presented in terms of strategic perspectives for the country's development. Important scientific problem solved: the scientific substantiation of the local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova in a transitional aspect, including by formulating the conclusions and recommendations regarding the consolidation and functioning of the local autonomy. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the researching the analyses of foreign and local authors from various historical periods and different fields of investigation, as well as in the conceptual substantiation by the author of some components of the transitional process of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova by formulating own definitions and issuing certain legalities and trends. The reinterpretation of data and information from analytical reports, those of monitoring and evaluation of reform processes, and monitoring reports of the Republic of Moldova by the European institutions in the field of local autonomy is of particular importance. The applicative value is explained by determining the factors that conditioned the evolution of local autonomy in the Republic of Moldova during various periods of development, which serve as a basis for formulating strategic priorities and measures to reform the public administration system, including local, based on recommendations. Implementation of scientific results was achieved by publishing articles in specialized journals, presentations at national & international conferences, and by participating in the inter-ministerial project on regional, local and urban development. 7