The relevance of the study of international experience of risk management in the context of decentralization lies in the need to adapt international best practices to optimize and strengthen local government systems in the context of strengthening their autonomy and responsibility. The article aims to study the nature, structure, and features of risk management in the context of decentralization. The authors examine the implementation of new paradigms in the establishment of the Ukrainian state, which is facing challenges, including the incompatibility of organizational and socio-economic aspects with modern requirements. Special attention is paid to the lack of reforms in the governance sector, which reflects the neglect of the needs of local communities and the ineffectiveness of regional development programs. The article analyzes the European experience of administrative-territorial division and its role in ensuring access to public services and integrating cultural and social aspects into regional policy, which is key to democratic reforms and sustainable development. The NUTS standards as a tool for socio-economic assessment and their impact on risk management in the decentralization of public authorities are discussed. The article highlights the importance of integrated risk management in the strategic and tactical aspects of local governance development to optimize management decisions and reduce potential risks. Trends and challenges in the standardization of risk management processes at the local level are examined. The article highlights the importance of risk management for local governance, where risk management is an integral part of management processes at all levels, from strategic to project. The key categories of risks that exist in the local governance system are identified, including regulatory, organizational, managerial, financial, economic, and social risks. Measures to minimize risks in the context of decentralization are suggested. 

risk, management, local governance system, decentralization, public administration, international experience 

The article deals with the study of current issues regarding the development of the modern education system in Ukraine. The process of defining and substantiating strategic prospects for the development of the personnel management system in educational institutions of Ukraine is complex, as it requires a comprehensive analysis of modern trends and various influencing factors. In order to substantiate the strategic perspectives of the development of the personnel management system in educational institutions of Ukraine, we have developed a comprehensive research methodology. The methodology for determining the strategic prospects for the development of the personnel management system in Ukraine’s educational institutions involves the implementation of a system of important tasks within 4 main stages. These 4 stages include 1) quantitative analysis of modern trends in the formation of educational institutions of various types; 2) comparative analysis of the qualitative characteristics of the formation of educational institutions of different types; 3) strategic analysis of trends in the development of educational institutions of Ukraine according to the methodology of the Boston Consulting Group; 4) determination of strategic prospects for the development of various educational institutions of Ukraine. According to the results of the quantitative analysis of trends in the development of educational institutions, it was established that over the past 10 years, ambiguous trends have been observed, in particular, regarding the decrease in the number of educational institutions and the demand for educational services of most educational institutions. A comparative analysis of the qualitative characteristics of the formation of educational institutions of different types showed that each of the above types of educational institutions has its strengths and weaknesses, its advantages and disadvantages of functioning. The results of the strategic analysis of the market of educational institutions in Ukraine based on the matrix of the Boston Consulting Group made it possible to divide all public and private educational institutions into 4 groups: «Dogs», «Problem children», «Stars», «Cash Cows». According to the results of the study, the strategic directions and priorities of the improvement and development of the personnel management system in the educational institutions of Ukraine at the current stage are substantiated. 

strategy, personnel management, management system, educational institutions, education systems 

Exhaustion of traditional energy resources, their uneven geographical location, and catastrophic changes in the environment necessitate the transition to renewable energy resources. Moreover, Ukraine's economy is critically dependent on energy exports, and in some cases, the dependence is not only economic but also political, which in itself poses a threat to national security. One of the ways to solve this problem is the large-scale introduction and use of renewable energy resources, bioenergy in particular. The article summarizes and offers methods for assessing the energy potential of agriculture. In our country, a significant amount of biomass is produced every year, which remains unused. A significant part is disposed of due to incineration, which significantly harms the environment and does not allow earning additional funds. It is investigated that the bioenergy potential of agriculture depends on the geographical distribution and varies in each region of Ukraine. Studies have shown that as of 2019 the smallest share in the total amount of conventional fuel that can be obtained from agricultural waste and products suitable for energy production accounts for Zakarpattya region - 172.5 thousand tons. (0.5% of the total) and Chernivtsi region - 291.3 thousand tons. (0.9%). Poltava region has the greatest potential - 2652.2 thousand tons. (7.8%) and Vinnytsia - 2623.7 thousand tons. (7.7%). It should be noted that the use of the energy potential of biomass in Ukraine can be called unsatisfactory. The share of biomass in the provision of primary energy consumption is very small. For bioenergy to occupy its niche in the general structure of the agro-industrial complex, it is necessary to develop mechanisms for its stimulation. In addition, an effective strategy for the development of the bioenergy sector of agriculture is needed. The article considers the general energy potential of agriculture, its indicative structure. The analysis is also made in terms of areas. In addition, an economic assessment of the possible use of existing potential is identified. 

bioenergy, biomass, energy potential, renewable energy resources, agriculture 

The article describes the classification of instruments of the state stimulation policy for the development of the biofuel market, the task of which is to create conditions for the economic, ecological and social interest of the participants in the biofuel market on the basis of implementation of the requirements of legislation and requirements of society. The following classification of instruments of state incentive policy for the development of production and consumption of biofuels made from sustainable biomass has been formed: normative-legal instruments, economic-legal instruments (market and fiscal), and organizational-information instruments. Introduction of a biofuel exchange, which is a kind of electronic platform for trade in biological fuels, has been determined as the most effective market incentives (as part of economic and legal instruments). It is substantiated that normative-legal instruments play a special role, since most of the above-mentioned components of the proposed classification can be realized precisely through legal regulation. The use of instruments of socially responsible interaction is proposed, the essence of which is a combination of actions that ensure socially responsible behavior of the state, business entities and consumers of biofuels in order to achieve the common goal of increasing the production and consumption of environmentally friendly biofuels. Instruments of socially responsible interaction include informing about the possibilities of using biomass as a fuel in individual heat supply. It can be realized by publishing such information (with contact details of potential suppliers) on the site of utility companies or other specially created platforms. The possibility of this instrument implementation will become even simpler in practice, when it is legally secured. It is substantiated that taking into account the existing potential for the formation of sustainable biomass in Ukraine, bioenergy is capable to be the most promising renewable energy source, but it is possible only if normative-legal, economic-legal (market and fiscal), and organizational-information instruments will be applied at the level of the state, society and business structures. 

biofuel market, bioenergy, state stimulation policy, state stimulation policy instruments, socially responsible interaction instruments, stakeholders, energy security, strategy